Steve Geise

O.C. and Stiggs Blu-ray Review: Robert Altman’s Teen Comedy

If you weren’t aware that esteemed director Robert Altman made an ‘80s teen comedy, blame MGM’s decision to largely shelve the film.

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Köln 75 Blu-ray Review: Two Movies in One

Writer/director Ido Fluk spins his imagining of Keith Jarrett’s 1975 improvised concert performance into an energetic but bipolar film.

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Italia: Fire and Ashes Blu-ray Review: Italy’s Film Heritage Reborn Like a Phoenix

The origins of Italian cinema have been remixed into an enchanting new work of art.

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Wally Gator: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Complete but Swampy

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.

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Alef DVD Review: Turkish Delight

Aside from its Istanbul setting, this Turkish crime drama initially seems very much like any typical European crime series.

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Tom & Jerry: The Golden Age Anthology 1940-1958 DVD Review: It’s Finally Here

Every Tom & Jerry theatrical short, uncut, restored, and as originally released by MGM in chronological order.

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Book Review: Petra Chérie by Attilio Micheluzzi

Petra’s dangerous escapades are masterfully rendered in detailed, expressive artwork that recalls the style of Micheluzzi’s peer and countryman, Hugo Pratt. 

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The Handmaid’s Tale: The Complete Series DVD Review: Too Close to Home

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.

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Book Review: Winnie the Pooh: The Hundred Acre Wood Comic Collection: Volume 1

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.

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The Gilded Age: The Complete Third Season DVD Review: The Carrie Coon Age

It’s visually impressive and stuffed with fantastic performers, but plot deficient and devoid of meaningful character development.

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The Death Wish Collection Blu-ray Review: Bronson’s Signature Series Finally Collected

The new Kino Lorber collection compiles all five of Charles Bronson’s signature films in one comprehensive package.

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French Noir Collection II Blu-ray Review: Four Formidable Leading Men

Kino Lorber’s second collection of French noir films highlights four powerful performances by classic leading men.

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The Miracle (1959) Blu-ray Review: Miraculously Young Roger Moore

This historical epic is most notable for its prescient casting of Roger Moore in a lead role.

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Doris Day 4-Film Collection Blu-ray Review: Day Outshines All of Her Co-Stars

This new set compiles four of Doris Day’s most beloved films in one convenient Blu-ray package.

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The Americas: Complete Limited Series Blu-ray Review: Epic Photography, Tired Subjects

Filmed over five years across over 180 expeditions, the epic photography is the biggest selling point of the series.

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Book Review: Prince Valiant Vol. 30: 1995-1996 by Hal Foster, John Cullen Murphy, and Cullen Murphy

Nearly 60 years after its debut, the Prince Valiant strip still managed to surprise in the ‘90s with its biggest adventure ever.

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Chantal: Seasons 1 & 2 DVD Review: Welcome to the Belgian Wild West

Not much Belgian entertainment washes up on our shores, making this offbeat mystery series notable for its US DVD release.

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Grass and Chang Blu-ray Review: Laying the Foundation for King Kong

Years before they co-directed the original King Kong, Cooper and Schoedsack teamed for these two pseudo-documentary adventures in exotic faraway lands.

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Wicked Games: Three Films by Robert Hossein Blu-ray Review: The Actor Directs

Robert Hossein was primarily renowned as an actor, but he also carved out a substantial career as a talented director.

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Book Review: Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum and Jon Buller

In 1895, intrepid adventurer Joshua Slocum attempted to sail solo around the world, determined to become the first person to complete the feat.

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The Newsroom: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Same As It Ever Was

Even though this HBO dramatic series began broadcasting in 2012, it remains shockingly timely in 2025.

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Book Review: Shadows of the Sea by Cathy Malkasian

A chance meeting of two grief-stricken social outcasts leads to a healing journey and hope for a new future.

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The Conjuring 4: Last Rites Blu-ray Review: The Long and Winding Road

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren return for a case so traumatizing it caused them to end their careers.

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Went Up the Hill DVD Review: Fell Down

Director/co-writer Samuel Van Grinsven’s sophomore feature is technically a ghost story, but plays more like a two-hander chamber drama.

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Malpertuis Blu-ray Review: Orson Welles Runs Wild

After a wait of over five decades, director Harry Kümel’s vision is finally and brilliantly realized in this enthralling gothic triumph.

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The Day of the Jackal: Season One Blu-ray Review: Redmayne Conquers TV

Eddie Redmayne stars as the anonymous Jackal in this potent reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel and the 1973 feature film. 

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Flash Point (2007) Blu-ray Review: Plenty of Flash, Not Much Point

Donnie Yen’s slickly produced, lightly plotted 2007 actioner hearkens back to the 1980s-90s glory days of Hong Kong cinema.

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Book Review: The Past Is a Grotesque Animal by Tommi Parrish

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.

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Relay Blu-ray Review: Long Live Conspiracy Thrillers

Relay is a surprisingly accomplished thriller that deserves much more attention than it has received to date. 

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Book Review: Nocturnos by Laura Pérez

Nocturnos is delightfully peculiar and open to interpretation, rendered in lush illustrations that invite readers to explore the night with an inquisitive mind. 

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Cop or Hood Blu-ray Review: Belmondo Star Vehicle Mostly Crashes

When a small-town police chief is murdered, a witty Parisian commissioner is dispatched to investigate.

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Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex DVD Review: Teenage Dream

The latest film about glam rock star Marc Bolan is an odd amalgamation of archival footage and new tribute performances.

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Boomerang (1976) Blu-ray Review: Alain Delon Loses His Cool

Delon is the sole reason to watch the film, making this one strictly for his most dedicated fanbase.

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La Femme Nikita: The Complete Series DVD Box Set Review: Viva Peta

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.

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Daiei Gothic Vol. 2: Japanese Ghost Stories Blu-ray Box Set Review: Ghoulish Delights

Just in time for spooky season, Radiance brings us their second volume of classic Japanese supernatural films from the vaults of defunct studio Daiei.

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Black Samson Blu-ray Review: There’s a Riot Goin’ On

As the unelected ruler of a Los Angeles neighborhood, Samson (Rockne Tarkington) speaks softly and carries a big, big stick.

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F1 The Movie 4K UHD Review: Brad Pitt Feels the Need for Speed

Pitt did most of his own driving in the film, allowing for startlingly authentic racing footage prominently featuring his face.

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The Lake Trilogy DVD Review: Nordic Noir Moves South

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.

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Book Review: Witchcraft by Sole Otero

Otero utilizes disparate character voices and eras to paint a picture of female empowerment, colonialism, and religious hypocrisy.

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The House of Sand Blu-ray Review: Art Imitates Life in the Brazilian Desert

It’s not really a survival movie, with Waddington far more interested in exploring the character dynamics than sensationalizing their plight.

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Materialists Blu-ray Review: No Sophomore Slump Here

Song is locked on with fully formed, intelligent characters who take the time to truly connect with each other in spellbinding interactions.

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Book Review: The Spawn of Venus and Other Stories, Illustrated by Wallace Wood

The new book contains 26 senses-shattering sci-fi yarns drawn by Wood for EC in the early 1950s.

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Misericordia Blu-ray Review: Misery Loves Company

Guiradie doesn’t offer any easy answers to Jeremie’s plight, but his perceptive crafting of fascinating characters makes for a richly rewarding tale. 

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The Wrong Arm of the Law Blu-ray Review: Peter Sellers Warms Up for Clouseau

This 1963 British crime caper stars Peter Sellers mere months before his debut outing as The Pink Panther’s Inspector Clouseau

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Maedchen in Uniform (1958) Blu-ray Review: Pretty Maidens All in a Row

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.

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Los Golfos Blu-ray Review: Hope Dies in the Ring

Spanish director/co-writer Carlos Saura’s 1960 feature film debut follows a downtrodden group of young men on the fringes of society.

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Book Review: Death in Trieste by Jason

Veteran Norwegian cartoonist Jason returns with an all-new collection of three short graphic stories rendered in his impeccably clear line style.

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The White Lotus: The Complete Third Season DVD Review: Thai Spice

HBO’s buzzy limited series continues with its third iteration, this time travelling to an idyllic resort in Thailand.

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Book Review: Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant Sketchbooks: An Illustrated Memoir: Volume 1 by Brian M. Kane

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.

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Martial Law: Lo Wei’s Wuxia World Blu-ray Review: The Brotherhood of Shaw Brothers

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.

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