Steve Geise

Considering the minimal financial resources available to director Eiichi Kudo, this competent if unremarkable crime film is a minor miracle.

Fans with any interest in Shaw’s massive martial arts catalog will be thoroughly delighted, making this an essential purchase for the true aficionados.

Argentinian cartoonist Liniers returns with his third Fantagraphics collection of his ongoing comic strip, Macanudo.

This curated collection highlights the Disney magic that allows century-old work to blend seamlessly with modern adventures from around the world.

Opus is a solo concert film produced a few months before Ryuichi Sakamoto’s death in 2023, comprising 20 pieces covering his five-decade career.

With the rise of spy films in the wake of James Bond’s 1960s success, Shaw Brothers pivoted to produce their own take on the phenomenon.

Oikawa’s film adaptation of Tomie pales in comparison to its source material, with none of the manga’s suspense and barely any supernatural elements.

Barbara Shermund was a pioneering female cartoonist and feminist in an era when both were exceedingly rare.

Jacques Tardi grew up hearing about his father’s life as a soldier during World War II, particularly his years spent as a prisoner of war.

Barbra Streisand lights up the screen in her movie debut, commanding every second of her role as showgirl-turned-superstar, Fanny Brice.

It’s everything you would expect from a modern production of the musical, kissed to life by Block’s towering performance.

Didi introduces us to Chris (Izaac Wang), a troubled teen getting through summer break before starting high school in Fremont, CA. 

While it isn’t nearly as bonkers as its premise, it is a thoroughly entertaining and expertly crafted epilogue to Matsumoto’s notable film career.

Schrauwen’s new graphic novel is completely unlike anything else out there, but of all of his works, it’s also the most welcoming and relatable to new fans.

Ceylan’s stunning plot structure and surprising character development combine for an unparalleled cinematic achievement.

DeCarlo may always be remembered first as the “Archie guy”, but the book provides an enlightening look at his full history and his multifaceted career.

Stemrich’s affecting tales and Keck’s inventive cartooning deliver a richly rewarding comics experience well above expectations.

Fukasaku expertly ratchets up the tension throughout the film, turning an initially tense situation into a pulse-pounding game of wits.

Araki’s brand new director-approved digital restorations offer the most complete and technically polished versions of the films ever available. 

Fantagraphics plans for this book to be the first in a series of new US editions of Italian master Attilio Micheluzzi’s archival works.

Fantagraphics continues their line of Disney adaptations of classic tales with this pairing of Metropolis and Faust.

While Grange’s plot misses the forest for the trees, Tardi’s artwork soars above the fray to make sense of it all.

Andy Lau is the main attraction in this 2004 Chinese action drama, but its well-crafted plot is the true champion.

Writer/director Signe Baumane spent over seven years creating this whimsical animated feature film about a young woman’s struggles with romantic relationships.

While the lackluster writing keeps it from being a classic, the series has its simple charms and is an impressive showcase for Roger Moore.

There’s a reason that this public-domain text has a premium price point, and Beehive more than justifies the expense with this gorgeous keepsake product.

This Finnish TV series is hampered by a bland leading character and actress, a rotating supporting cast, and a meandering, overlong first season.

At the start of the 20th century, when female employment of any kind was a rarity, Kate Carew was an absolute unicorn as a trailblazing newspaper cartoonist. Starting from illustration assignments, she eventually shifted into comic strips and illustrated interviews with famous subjects. Recognizing that most people have never heard of her, fellow cartoonist Eddie…

Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci star in writer/director Gilles Mimouni’s BAFTA-winning romantic thriller.

The first-ever Dutch graphic novel is a candy-colored, head-spinning trip through a prescient vision of our near future as imagined over 50 years ago.

Based on a true story, the film utilizes real penguins and beautiful location photography to capture the essence of a remarkable relationship.

Finnish cartoonist Tommi Musturi presents a compendium of his self-published 10-issue anthology series of the same

Chelsea McMullan’s documentary follows the entire production process of the Swan Lake ballet by a legendary retiring artistic director. 

A decade after the conclusion of its five-season broadcast run, Warehouse 13 has finally been compiled into one complete Blu-ray box set.

Once upon a time, David Bowie played a romantic lead in a US feature film that received virtually no theatrical release in the US.

Fantagraphics ventures deep into South America with this new graphic novel anthology featuring short works by 16 Brazilian artists.

Whether you’re a fan of Kiefer or completely unaware of his career, Wenders offers an inviting foray into his amazing body of work.

Writer/director Luc Besson’s latest effort focuses on the jailhouse interactions between a deranged criminal and the psychiatrist assigned to his case.

Under writer/director Emilio Fernández’s firm hand, it’s presented in a wholly logical and measured progression filled with inspired choices.

Anchored by Tsuruta’s incredible performance, Fukasaku’s film lives up to its title by generating massive sympathy for its inspiring underdog.

The film’s specific focus yields a winning portrait of Goldsberry’s early motherhood years and her time with Hamilton.

Director Dawn Porter takes a deep dive into Luther’s past to examine the winding path he took to reach the pinnacle of his profession. 

Carl Craig is a fascinating subject for a documentary, and writer/director Delaloye does a fine job of capturing his multifaceted, eclectic career.

The latest volume does ample justice to the character, continuing the story with consistently entertaining adventures played out in Murphy’s kinetic art.

Oliver Murray dives headlong into the history of the Montreux Jazz Festival and its creator, Claude Nobs, in this fascinating new documentary. 

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the strip or a complete neophyte, this amusing stroll through New York history offers a wealth of indelible scenarios.

Glander has created a welcoming and fully realized universe here, one that is worthy of multiple repeat viewings to savor its details.

The Old Oak is a fitting coda to Loach’s career of socialist realism, a final mighty branch on the tree of his life in film.

Previously released on Criterion DVD in 2004, this Ozu double feature finally gets a Blu-ray upgrade with newly improved technical specs.

After a seven-year gap, Emil Ferris returns with the eagerly anticipated conclusion of the story of Karen Reyes, a monster-obsessed 10-year-old girl.