O.C. and Stiggs Blu-ray Review: Robert Altman’s Teen Comedy
By Steve Geise |
If you weren’t aware that esteemed director Robert Altman made an ‘80s teen comedy, blame MGM’s decision to largely shelve the film.
Köln 75 Blu-ray Review: Two Movies in One
By Steve Geise |
Writer/director Ido Fluk spins his imagining of Keith Jarrett’s 1975 improvised concert performance into an energetic but bipolar film.
Italia: Fire and Ashes Blu-ray Review: Italy’s Film Heritage Reborn Like a Phoenix
By Steve Geise |
The origins of Italian cinema have been remixed into an enchanting new work of art.
Wally Gator: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Complete but Swampy
By Steve Geise |
While it’s great to have all of the Gator shorts together on Blu-ray, their swampy presentation leaves little reason to upgrade from DVD.
Alef DVD Review: Turkish Delight
By Steve Geise |
Aside from its Istanbul setting, this Turkish crime drama initially seems very much like any typical European crime series.
Tom & Jerry: The Golden Age Anthology 1940-1958 DVD Review: It’s Finally Here
By Steve Geise |
Every Tom & Jerry theatrical short, uncut, restored, and as originally released by MGM in chronological order.
Book Review: Petra Chérie by Attilio Micheluzzi
By Steve Geise |
Petra’s dangerous escapades are masterfully rendered in detailed, expressive artwork that recalls the style of Micheluzzi’s peer and countryman, Hugo Pratt.
The Handmaid’s Tale: The Complete Series DVD Review: Too Close to Home
By Steve Geise |
After a six-season run lasting nine years, the complete series based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel is now compiled in one comprehensive DVD box set.
Book Review: Winnie the Pooh: The Hundred Acre Wood Comic Collection: Volume 1
By Steve Geise |
The new tales will delight even the most cynical of fans, reminding readers of the all-ages appeal of the silly old bear and his friends.
The Gilded Age: The Complete Third Season DVD Review: The Carrie Coon Age
By Steve Geise |
It’s visually impressive and stuffed with fantastic performers, but plot deficient and devoid of meaningful character development.
The Death Wish Collection Blu-ray Review: Bronson’s Signature Series Finally Collected
By Steve Geise |
The new Kino Lorber collection compiles all five of Charles Bronson’s signature films in one comprehensive package.
French Noir Collection II Blu-ray Review: Four Formidable Leading Men
By Steve Geise |
Kino Lorber’s second collection of French noir films highlights four powerful performances by classic leading men.
The Miracle (1959) Blu-ray Review: Miraculously Young Roger Moore
By Steve Geise |
This historical epic is most notable for its prescient casting of Roger Moore in a lead role.
Doris Day 4-Film Collection Blu-ray Review: Day Outshines All of Her Co-Stars
By Steve Geise |
This new set compiles four of Doris Day’s most beloved films in one convenient Blu-ray package.
The Americas: Complete Limited Series Blu-ray Review: Epic Photography, Tired Subjects
By Steve Geise |
Filmed over five years across over 180 expeditions, the epic photography is the biggest selling point of the series.
Book Review: Prince Valiant Vol. 30: 1995-1996 by Hal Foster, John Cullen Murphy, and Cullen Murphy
By Steve Geise |
Nearly 60 years after its debut, the Prince Valiant strip still managed to surprise in the ‘90s with its biggest adventure ever.
Chantal: Seasons 1 & 2 DVD Review: Welcome to the Belgian Wild West
By Steve Geise |
Not much Belgian entertainment washes up on our shores, making this offbeat mystery series notable for its US DVD release.
Grass and Chang Blu-ray Review: Laying the Foundation for King Kong
By Steve Geise |
Years before they co-directed the original King Kong, Cooper and Schoedsack teamed for these two pseudo-documentary adventures in exotic faraway lands.
Wicked Games: Three Films by Robert Hossein Blu-ray Review: The Actor Directs
By Steve Geise |
Robert Hossein was primarily renowned as an actor, but he also carved out a substantial career as a talented director.
Book Review: Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum and Jon Buller
By Steve Geise |
In 1895, intrepid adventurer Joshua Slocum attempted to sail solo around the world, determined to become the first person to complete the feat.
The Newsroom: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Same As It Ever Was
By Steve Geise |
Even though this HBO dramatic series began broadcasting in 2012, it remains shockingly timely in 2025.
Book Review: Shadows of the Sea by Cathy Malkasian
By Steve Geise |
A chance meeting of two grief-stricken social outcasts leads to a healing journey and hope for a new future.
The Conjuring 4: Last Rites Blu-ray Review: The Long and Winding Road
By Steve Geise |
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren return for a case so traumatizing it caused them to end their careers.
Went Up the Hill DVD Review: Fell Down
By Steve Geise |
Director/co-writer Samuel Van Grinsven’s sophomore feature is technically a ghost story, but plays more like a two-hander chamber drama.
Malpertuis Blu-ray Review: Orson Welles Runs Wild
By Steve Geise |
After a wait of over five decades, director Harry Kümel’s vision is finally and brilliantly realized in this enthralling gothic triumph.
The Day of the Jackal: Season One Blu-ray Review: Redmayne Conquers TV
By Steve Geise |
Eddie Redmayne stars as the anonymous Jackal in this potent reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel and the 1973 feature film.
Flash Point (2007) Blu-ray Review: Plenty of Flash, Not Much Point
By Steve Geise |
Donnie Yen’s slickly produced, lightly plotted 2007 actioner hearkens back to the 1980s-90s glory days of Hong Kong cinema.
Book Review: The Past Is a Grotesque Animal by Tommi Parrish
By Steve Geise |
After two lavishly painted graphic novels, Parrish takes a step back to present an archival collection of short stories rendered in a variety of styles.
Relay Blu-ray Review: Long Live Conspiracy Thrillers
By Steve Geise |
Relay is a surprisingly accomplished thriller that deserves much more attention than it has received to date.
Book Review: Nocturnos by Laura Pérez
By Steve Geise |
Nocturnos is delightfully peculiar and open to interpretation, rendered in lush illustrations that invite readers to explore the night with an inquisitive mind.
Cop or Hood Blu-ray Review: Belmondo Star Vehicle Mostly Crashes
By Steve Geise |
When a small-town police chief is murdered, a witty Parisian commissioner is dispatched to investigate.
Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex DVD Review: Teenage Dream
By Steve Geise |
The latest film about glam rock star Marc Bolan is an odd amalgamation of archival footage and new tribute performances.
Boomerang (1976) Blu-ray Review: Alain Delon Loses His Cool
By Steve Geise |
Delon is the sole reason to watch the film, making this one strictly for his most dedicated fanbase.
La Femme Nikita: The Complete Series DVD Box Set Review: Viva Peta
By Steve Geise |
The set doesn’t appear to be remastered or restored; it’s simply a concise and complete collection of the entire series in one convenient box.
Daiei Gothic Vol. 2: Japanese Ghost Stories Blu-ray Box Set Review: Ghoulish Delights
By Steve Geise |
Just in time for spooky season, Radiance brings us their second volume of classic Japanese supernatural films from the vaults of defunct studio Daiei.
Black Samson Blu-ray Review: There’s a Riot Goin’ On
By Steve Geise |
As the unelected ruler of a Los Angeles neighborhood, Samson (Rockne Tarkington) speaks softly and carries a big, big stick.
F1 The Movie 4K UHD Review: Brad Pitt Feels the Need for Speed
By Steve Geise |
Pitt did most of his own driving in the film, allowing for startlingly authentic racing footage prominently featuring his face.
The Lake Trilogy DVD Review: Nordic Noir Moves South
By Steve Geise |
The show is about what you would expect, and Cavazza is an intriguing lead actor, making this a solid choice for fans of police procedurals.
Book Review: Witchcraft by Sole Otero
By Steve Geise |
Otero utilizes disparate character voices and eras to paint a picture of female empowerment, colonialism, and religious hypocrisy.
The House of Sand Blu-ray Review: Art Imitates Life in the Brazilian Desert
By Steve Geise |
It’s not really a survival movie, with Waddington far more interested in exploring the character dynamics than sensationalizing their plight.
Materialists Blu-ray Review: No Sophomore Slump Here
By Steve Geise |
Song is locked on with fully formed, intelligent characters who take the time to truly connect with each other in spellbinding interactions.
Book Review: The Spawn of Venus and Other Stories, Illustrated by Wallace Wood
By Steve Geise |
The new book contains 26 senses-shattering sci-fi yarns drawn by Wood for EC in the early 1950s.
Misericordia Blu-ray Review: Misery Loves Company
By Steve Geise |
Guiradie doesn’t offer any easy answers to Jeremie’s plight, but his perceptive crafting of fascinating characters makes for a richly rewarding tale.
The Wrong Arm of the Law Blu-ray Review: Peter Sellers Warms Up for Clouseau
By Steve Geise |
This 1963 British crime caper stars Peter Sellers mere months before his debut outing as The Pink Panther’s Inspector Clouseau
Maedchen in Uniform (1958) Blu-ray Review: Pretty Maidens All in a Row
By Steve Geise |
It’s a tricky balance, attempting to keep the teacher blameless while also allowing Manuela to explore her feelings, making for a spellbinding viewing experience.
Los Golfos Blu-ray Review: Hope Dies in the Ring
By Steve Geise |
Spanish director/co-writer Carlos Saura’s 1960 feature film debut follows a downtrodden group of young men on the fringes of society.
Book Review: Death in Trieste by Jason
By Steve Geise |
Veteran Norwegian cartoonist Jason returns with an all-new collection of three short graphic stories rendered in his impeccably clear line style.
The White Lotus: The Complete Third Season DVD Review: Thai Spice
By Steve Geise |
HBO’s buzzy limited series continues with its third iteration, this time travelling to an idyllic resort in Thailand.
Book Review: Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant Sketchbooks: An Illustrated Memoir: Volume 1 by Brian M. Kane
By Steve Geise |
Fantagraphics kicks off a new six-volume look behind the scenes of Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant comic strip with this initial volume covering 1971-72.
Martial Law: Lo Wei’s Wuxia World Blu-ray Review: The Brotherhood of Shaw Brothers
By Steve Geise |
We’ve had an abundance of far-ranging Shaw Brothers box sets in the past few years, but this one narrows the scope to three wuxia films by director Lo Wei.

















































