Steve Geise

This 1941 musical is blessed with an abundance of talent, led by co-stars Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth and songs by Cole Porter.

Keaton’s performance never really lets you forget that she’s acting, which makes her an oddly fitting choice to play an actress in over her head.

A conventional drama with, quite literally, a fresh coat of paint used as little more than a crutch grant it more attention than it deserves.

The episodes haven’t been remastered, so if you have prior Blu-ray releases there’s really nothing new here aside from the improved and complete packaging.

Ozon’s comedy is mainstream French cinema, designed for the multiplex instead of the art house, but made with impeccable craft.

This is clearly the definitive presentation of the series, and one of the best black and white reproductions I’ve ever seen in movies or TV.

While the nature of its ongoing subject precludes a satisfying conclusion, it is a fascinating look at civilian perseverance in an active war zone.

This German/Austrian co-production dramatizes the real-life story of an Austrian soldier who adopted a fox cub during World War II.

In German cartoonist Mia Oberländer’s charming debut graphic novel, Anna struggles with life as a giant in a community of normal-sized peers.

Pham’s debut feature film revolves around a young man’s attempt to help his five-year-old nephew after the sudden death of his sister-in-law.

The new Blu-ray box set provides the opportunity to revisit the Suits phenomenon in full, or discover it for the first time.

Anna May Wong stars in this uneven B-movie as an elementary school teacher in China who moonlights as a World War II spy.

The show is an affable enough effort for spectators new to musical theater, but lacking any real substance for serious fans of the form.

In the hands of writer/director Christian Carion, the film is a joyous and heartwarming celebration of life guaranteed to play on your emotions.

Although the three films seemingly have little in common, the throughline is Moreau’s focus on strong, supportive female relationships.

Continuing their celebration of 40 years of Love and Rockets, Fantagraphics presents this overview of the first 50 issues by critic Marc Sobel.

After a four-season, 38-episode run, the full story of Swedish detective Saga Noren is now available in one comprehensive U.S. DVD box set.

Spanish cartoonist Paco Roca returns with his most personal graphic novel to date, a nostalgia-soaked ode to the Franco-era Valencia of his mother’s youth.

Yasuharu Hasebe’s delirious caper oozes with style, and is better than ever in this new hi-def transfer restored by Radiance Films.

When a traveling theater company rolls into a rich Peruvian town, the star actress quickly attracts the attention of three local suitors.

Director and co-writer Nikolaj Arcel has crafted a thoroughly engrossing historical epic that makes us feel every one of Kahlen’s challenges.

Salomé’s measured direction and Huppert’s fully engaged performance combine for a mesmerizing examination of victim blaming and its repercussions.

This fantastic Fritz Lang film is fully worth picking up the new and exclusive remaster on either 4K/Blu-ray combo pack or standalone Blu-ray.

Manuele Fior’s latest graphic novel, his sixth picked up for U.S. release by Fantagraphics, follows two distinct stories occurring in different eras.

Waitress: The Musical returned to Broadway in late 2021 for a limited engagement starring the original lyricist and composer, Sara Bareilles.

Perfect Days is nominated for an Oscar this year for Best International Feature Film, and opens in U.S. theaters this week.

If you’re looking for a gritty and insightful Di Leo film, move along. The film is best suited for Andress completionists, or fans of ‘70s Euro trash.

Deray’s outsider approach to 1970s Los Angeles is completely engaging, from the vast amount of exterior scenes to the pitch-perfect performances.

This 1952 charmer masquerades as a Rock Hudson/Piper Laurie rom-com, but pay close attention to that waving man behind the title.

Zoe Eisenberg’s solo directorial debut premieres at Slamdance 2024, featuring an entirely AANHPI cast set in Hilo, Hawaii.

This debut Atlas Artist Edition sets a new high mark for future archival projects, towering over all other Golden Age collections.

Brigitte Bardot is here to heat up the New Year in this steamy comedy from provocative writer/director Roger Vadim

Blast of Silence isn’t a holly jolly Christmas tale, but it’s an ideal excuse to put on something a bit different in the holiday Blu-ray rotation.

The new box set is a treasure trove of content for Yuasa fans, and a great reminder of the impressive anime legacy he has crafted throughout his career.

Just in time for the holidays, Shout! Factory has released a new Blu-ray box set of the entire series of the beloved animated show, Shaun the Sheep.

David Mamet’s latest book about his Hollywood career is the ramblings and grumblings of a legendary talent as he watches the sunset of his career.

More than 50 years after its debut, Prince Valiant continues his globe-trotting adventures in this latest two-year collection of weekly newspaper strips.

Filmmaker Thomas von Steinaecker paints a well-balanced and engaging portrait of the legendary auteur, albeit with fairly large brushstrokes.

This French TV series takes a look into the halls of power at the top tier of French government, as viewed by a veteran spin doctor.

While Shout! Factory’s latest Blu-ray set is short of star power, it still has plenty of entertaining Shaw Brothers formula.

Following their first omnibus in January, Titan Books is closing out the year with another collection of three standalone Alien novels.

Less a biography than a MacGuffin hunt, writer Thomas Mauceri details his years-long quest to track down and interview the elusive and seminal musician.

Fantagraphics continues their English-language collections of this Argentine comic strip with this charming second volume.

Watch it for Toshiro Mifune in full classic samurai robes brandishing his sword against baddies, as he did so many times in Akira Kurosawa’s films.

After a three-year gap, M.S. Harkness returns with her third autobio graphic novel, and first for Fantagraphics.

It’s hard to believe that a virtually wordless film about a donkey in Poland could be so moving and entertaining, but Skolimowski pulls it off.

Dauntless Dames is a fascinating collection of little-known Golden Age comic strips presented in a stunning oversized format.

Leslie Cheung gives himself over so fully to his character that the line between performer and role completely disappears.

Bakshi’s most American of films is a fascinating look at a master animator delivering a moving, multigenerational tale.

In Laura Pérez’s beautiful, bewildering graphic novel, a young sculptor reminisces about her past girlfriend and her grandmother’s mysticism.