Madame Curie Blu-ray Review: Geniuses Oblivious to Their Attraction
By Steve Geise |
The chemistry between the actors is undeniable, especially since they had already teamed together in the six-time Oscar-winning film, Mrs. Miniver.
Ziegfeld Follies Blu-ray Review: Two Hours of Follies, Half Hour of Jollies
By Steve Geise |
While it’s not consistently enjoyable, the overwhelming caliber of talent and the many high-quality production numbers make it a worthwhile curiosity.
Indiana Jones: 4-Movie Collection 4K Ultra HD Box Set Review: Dolby Atmos to the Rescue
By Steve Geise |
Just in time for this month’s 40th anniversary of the theatrical debut of Indiana Jones, this new box set presents the first four films in 4K UHD for the first time. No Blu-ray discs of the films are present, although all bonus features are stored on a separate Blu-ray. The dashing adventurer Dr. Jones (Harrison…
Just a Gigolo Blu-ray Review: Bowie and Dietrich Make the Best of a Misfire
By Steve Geise |
Although the film was a critical and commercial disaster, it’s worth a watch thanks to its amazing cast and its peculiar uniqueness.
Tove Movie Review: Moomin Mama Makes Her Mark
By Steve Geise |
Tove is beautifully staged and photographed, looking far more accomplished than its meager budget would seem to support.
The Tender Trap Blu-ray Review: Trapped in Dated Attitudes But Still Tender Fun
By Steve Geise |
While the film leans too heavily on its original source material as a play to be an essential classic film, it’s a satisfying trap for fans of the cast.
Santa Sangre 4K UHD Limited Edition Box Set Review: Jodorowsky’s True Vision
By Steve Geise |
Santa Sangre is truly like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Flowers of Shanghai Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Mise-ry en Scene
By Steve Geise |
Criterion is to be commended for giving this new restoration a full-featured U.S. Blu-ray release.
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House Blu-ray Review: Solid Comedy Construction
By Steve Geise |
Cary Grant and Myrna Loy have very convincing chemistry, no doubt greatly aided by their prior two screen pairings.
Masculin Feminin Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Tres Chic
By Steve Geise |
The film achieves Godard’s objective of showing what life was like for Parisians in their early twenties in the 1960s.
Annie Get Your Gun Blu-ray Review: Shoots a Few Blanks but Hits the Overall Target
By Steve Geise |
The film is an important piece of Broadway and Hollywood history that is long overdue for Blu-ray treatment.
Broadway Melody of 1940 Blu-ray Review: De-Lovely
By Steve Geise |
The obvious draws are the star turn by Fred Astaire and the songs by Cole Porter, but co-star Eleanor Powell nearly steals the show.
On Moonlight Bay Blu-ray Review: Day and MacRae Play on the Bay
By Steve Geise |
Doris Day and Gordon MacRae are mesmerizing and ultimately elevate the project into a pleasant diversion as we root for their characters to find happiness.
Book Review: Corto Maltese: Mu, The Lost Continent by Hugo Pratt
By Steve Geise |
Hugo Pratt wraps up the graphic novel tales of his swashbuckling explorer.
Three Films by Luis Buñuel Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The Don’s Swan Songs
By Steve Geise |
Legendary director wraps up a five decade career with three impressive films.
The Harvey Girls Blu-ray Review: MGM Misses the Bullseye
By Steve Geise |
The musical misses the mark, but is worth viewing for key contributions from Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, and Angela Lansbury.
Young Man with a Horn Blu-ray Review: Birth of the Cool
By Steve Geise |
Kirk Douglas helps to start a sea change in the Hollywood status quo with this ultra-cool performance.
Saturday Night Live: The Early Years: The Best of Seasons 1-5 DVD Box Set Review
By Steve Geise |
Box set features a mostly strong curated selection of classic episodes featuring the original cast.
The Pirate Blu-ray Review: Choppy Seas Lead to Treasure
By Steve Geise |
Gene Kelly and Judy Garland struggle to right this listing ship.
Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project No. 3 Criterion Collection Box Set Review
By Steve Geise |
Scorsese guides viewers through little-known gems from around the world.
Sukiyaki Western Django Blu-ray Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Quentin
By Steve Geise |
Takashi Miike takes an inspired stab at the spaghetti Western genre.
Taste of Cherry Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Not to Everyone’s Taste
By Steve Geise |
Iranian classic finally gets a Criterion Blu-ray release.
Solid Metal Nightmares: The Films of Shinya Tsukamoto Blu-ray Box Set Review
By Steve Geise |
Arrow’s impressive box set contains a whopping 10 films surveying the career of this film auteur.
Wild Palms Blu-ray Review: It’s No Twin Peaks
By Steve Geise |
Futuristic miniseries throws in so many ideas that it never settles on one.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Burning Bright
By Steve Geise |
This mesmerizing French film offers a fresh take on artist/muse romance and social class distinction
Watchmen (2019): An HBO Limited Series Blu-ray Review: An Instant Classic
By Steve Geise |
Damon Lindeloff strikes gold with a seemingly impossible project.
The Gentlemen Blu-ray Review: Finally, a Real Guy Ritchie Film
By Steve Geise |
After a decade-long string of big-budget adaptations, writer/director Ritchie returns to his indie crime roots.
Superman: Red Son 4K UHD Review: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Communist
By Steve Geise |
Mark Millar’s classic comic book proves to be more relevant than ever in this animated adaptation.
Frozen II Blu-ray Review: Call the Police, It Got Robbed of an Oscar Nomination
By Steve Geise |
The gang returns for a new adventure outside of Arendelle.
The Addams Family (2019) Blu-ray Review: Not Creepy or Kooky
By Steve Geise |
Animated take on the famous family is so bland it practically vanishes from sight.
The Lighthouse Blu-ray Review: A Shining Beacon of Excellence
By Steve Geise |
A two-hander where your two hands will be firmly embedded in your armrests.
Lucy in the Sky Movie Review: No Diamonds Here
By Steve Geise |
Noah Hawley’s feature film directorial debut fails to launch.
Hustlers (2019) Blu-ray Review: Hustles the Audience
By Steve Geise |
Aside from some energetic performances, the film shows very little hustle.
63 UP Movie Review: The Best Reality Show of All Time
By Steve Geise |
Michael Apted’s legendary documentary series returns with its latest seven-year installment.
All About Eve Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: All the World’s a Stage
By Steve Geise |
The legendary Oscar-winning film arrives in a brand-new 4K restoration, just in time for its 70th anniversary.
The Wizard of Oz 4K UHD Review: Somewhere Over the HDR Rainbow
By Steve Geise |
The classic arrives on 4K for the first time.
Wonder Woman: Bloodlines 4K Ultra HD Review: All Hail the Princess
By Steve Geise |
Diana tees off against a massive array of all-female baddies in this original story.
Midsommar Blu-ray Review: Unsettling in Any Season
By Steve Geise |
Ari Aster’s follow-up to Hereditary confirms his unique talent.
Dilili in Paris Movie Review: Michel Ocelot’s Love Letter to the City of Light
By Steve Geise |
Ocelot’s distinctive voice shines through in his latest animated feature film.
Anna 4K Ultra HD Review: La Femme Anna
By Steve Geise |
Luc Besson returns to his favorite plot subject: a resourceful woman in peril
The Koker Trilogy Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The Rise of Abbas Kiarostami
By Steve Geise |
Abbas Kiarostami’s mid-career trio of films announced him to the international film community
Batman: Hush 4K Ultra HD Review: The Bat, the Cat, and Villains Aplenty
By Steve Geise |
One of the stronger DCU animated films, in spite of some changes to the original story.
Missing Link Blu-ray Review: Missing Story, Finding Artistry
By Steve Geise |
Laika’s latest project is a masterful triumph of artistry hampered by a mediocre story
The Doors: The Final Cut 4K Ultra HD Review: Break on Through
By Steve Geise |
Nearly 30 years after its original theatrical release, The Doors has been re-released in a stunning new 4K restoration that makes the film more immersive than ever.
The Batman Four Film Collection 4K UHD Review: Long Live the Bat
By Steve Geise |
Holy ultra hi def, Batman!
Book Review: The Amazing Spider-Man: The Ultimate Newspaper Comics Collection Vol. 5, 1985-1986 by Stan Lee, Floro Dery, and Dan Barry
By Steve Geise |
Stan Lee completely eschews supervillains for a two-year comic strip run of real-world issues.
Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki Blu-ray Review: Return of the King, or Don Quixote?
By Steve Geise |
The legendary anime director emerges from retirement once again, with a documentary crew in tow exploring whether he’s still the master or just chasing an old man’s folly.
Liz and the Blue Bird Blu-ray Review: Take a Flyer on This Moving Anime Film
By Steve Geise |
Close friends face the end of high school and differing plans for the future.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Blu-ray Review: Anime at Its Finest
By Steve Geise |
Veteran scriptwriter Mari Okada makes a dazzling directorial debut.
Humans 3.0 Blu-ray Review: Third Time Is the Charm
By Steve Geise |
The third season succeeds by totally resetting the premise of the show for the better.