The Exorcist 4K UHD Review: William Friedkin’s Masterpiece
By Greg Hammond |
William Friedkin and William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist is one of the greatest psychological thriller/horror movies of all time. Get it now.
After Dark, My Sweet Blu-ray Review: A Strong Film Noir from Director James Foley
By Greg Hammond |
James Foley’s After Dark, My Sweet is a near-perfect film noir that does a great job of capturing the subject matter of the must-read novel of the same name by Jim Thompson.
Book Review: Uncle Scrooge & Donald Duck in Les Misérables and War and Peace by Giovan Battista Carpi
By Greg Hammond |
Disney’s Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck in Les Misérables and War and Peace is a joy to read and belongs in the collections of both children and adults.
Cocaine Bear 4K UHD Review: Fans of the Genre Might be Pleased
By Greg Hammond |
Elizabeth Banks’ Cocaine Bear is a mildly funny, mildly horrific, B-movie.
Crime + Punishment in Suburbia Blu-ray Review: Mostly Punishment
By Greg Hammond |
Crime + Punishment in Suburbia tries to be a flashy teen thriller but constantly falls short.
Brightwood DVD Review: An Independent Horror Flick with a Blood-Soaked Heart
By Greg Hammond |
A promising new director, two up-and-coming actors, and an engrossing story make Brightwood worth seeing.
East of Eden (1955) 4K Ultra HD Review: All Kinds of Perfection
By Greg Hammond |
Elia Kazan’s East of Eden is a masterpiece that holds up perfectly after seven decades.
Star Pilot Blu-ray Review: Space Satire Points Finger at Self
By Greg Hammond |
Pietro Francisci’s Star Pilot is a failed satire, but a fun, kitschy, sci-fi flick.
Invaders from Mars (1953) Blu-ray Review: Classic Science Fiction Gets the Royal Treatment
By Greg Hammond |
Invaders from Mars may not stand up to today’s standards of storytelling and special effects, but the direction and acting help it to hold its own even seventy years after its release.
Whisper of the Heart (2022) Blu-ray Review: A Delightful Romance for All Ages
By Greg Hammond |
Whisper of the Heart is a tender, wise, and delightful romance for everyone.
Gorky Park Blu-ray Review: Strange Accents Nearly Ruin a Strong Thriller
By Greg Hammond |
Gorky Park, starring William Hurt, is a strong thriller harmed by bad creative choices.
Book Review: Inside Comedy: The Soul, Wit, and Bite of Comedy and Comedians of the Last Five Decades by David Steinberg
By Greg Hammond |
David Steinberg’s book Inside Comedy covers every important comedian of the last fifty years.
The Strawberry Blonde Blu-ray Review: A Sweet and Charming Piece of Old Hollywood
By Greg Hammond |
The Strawberry Blonde with James Cagney is a sweet bit of old Hollywood.
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One Blue-ray Review: When There Is Action, the Film Shines
By Greg Hammond |
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One is half talking heads and half great action. Pick it up if you are a fan of either universe.
Book Review: The Trees Grew Because I Bled There by Eric LaRocca
By Greg Hammond |
Eric LaRocca’s, The Trees Grew Because I Bled There is literary, dark, body horror at its best.
Chilly Scenes of Winter Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: The Star of the Movie Is Director Joan Micklin Silver
By Greg Hammond |
Chilly Scenes of Winter is a charming, darkly humorous look at a fractured relationship.
Book Review: Five Decembers by James Kestrel
By Greg Hammond |
In Five Decembers, by James Kestrel, Joe McGrady, a new detective in Honolulu, Hawaii, solves crime while just missing all the important events of World War II.
Book Review: Tough Tender by Max Allan Collins
By Greg Hammond |
Tough Tender, by Max Allan Collins, is a must-have for Hard Case Crime fans.
Book Review: Castle in the Air by Donald E. Westlake
By Greg Hammond |
A mad romp of a crime caper with constant thrills, successes, and missteps.
Book Review: Two for the Money by Max Allan Collins
By Greg Hammond |
An action-packed trip alongside aging master thief Nolan as he pursues women and more importantly money.
Book Review: Wolverine: Weapon X Omnibus by Cerasini, Mack, and Matthews
By Greg Hammond |
Wolverine: Weapon X Omnibus comes packed with three solid novels that Logan / Wolverine fans will be glad to spend a couple weeks with.
Book Review: The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Crusader’s Curse by Stuart Douglas
By Greg Hammond |
It will be enjoyed by fans of Sherlock Holmes and mystery lovers in general.
Book Review: Marvel Spider-Man: Miles Morales – Wings of Fury by Brittney Morris
By Greg Hammond |
A slow burn that should appeal to Spider-Man fans; especially teenage Spider-Man fans and fans who identify as people-of-color.
Book Review: Harry Dean Stanton: Hollywood’s Zen Rebel by Joseph B. Atkins
By Greg Hammond |
A great tribute to the life of a great actor.
Book Review: Maureen O’Hara: The Biography by Aubrey Malone
By Greg Hammond |
A heartfelt tribute to “the queen of Technicolor.”
Book Review: Serpentine by Philip Pullman
By Greg Hammond |
Serpentine feels like a lazy Sunday afternoon with close friends but is only for fans who are completionists.
Book Review: The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway, edited by Una McCormack
By Greg Hammond |
Fans of Star Trek: Voyager will be pleased to receive added insight into favorite storylines from the series; unfortunately, such scenes are few and far between.
Book Review: Star Trek: The Artistry of Dan Curry by Dan Curry and Ben Robinson
By Greg Hammond |
Encyclopedic in its scope and a must-have for fans of Star Trek and/or special effects in any visual medium.
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