Ford Hunts for “Nocturnal Animals”
Partially avoiding the sophomore slump, renaissance man Tom Ford’s “Nocturnal Animals” is less rewarding and accomplished than “A Single Man.” Adapted by the director…
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Blu-ray potpourri for the holidays
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Dec 21, 2016
These classics may be fun to revisit, but it’s also fun to watch or re-watch films that can provide entertaining escapism any time of…
Read NowBeing Darth Vader: “I Am Your Father” peers behind Prowse’s mask
by Greg Carlson | Dec 14, 2016
I Am Your Father” is currently available on Netflix instant watch.
Read NowSpanish director’s black comedy masterpiece
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Dec 14, 2016
It’s an amusing portrait of working-class life with man and his family attempting to forge a better life and maintain their personal sense of…
Read NowComedy legends with limited Blu-ray exposure
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Dec 7, 2016
“The Three Stooges Triple Feature” from Mill Creek spotlights two entertaining but rarely-seen musicals.
Read NowBig Sky stories: Reichardt’s “Certain Women”
by Greg Carlson | Dec 7, 2016
“Certain Women,” shares the quiet fortunes and misfortunes of three protagonists and the friends, family, and strangers in orbit around them.
Read NowAn actor’s struggle and a woman’s sacrifice
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Nov 30, 2016
His films frequently focused on the plight of women, with a strong female character forced to endure oppression or domination by the male-oriented society.
Read NowJenkins Makes Magic in the “Moonlight”
by Greg Carlson | Nov 30, 2016
Inspired by Tarell Alvin McRaney’s “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” Jenkins shares the story of a young man growing through adolescence to adulthood.
Read NowFamily-friendly Blu-ray Castle movies for the holidays
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Nov 22, 2016
“13 Ghosts” (1960) and “13 Frightened Girls!” (1963) reviewed by Christopher P. Jacobs.
Read NowTalking in Circles: Villeneuve’s Close Encounter “Arrival”
by Greg Carlson | Nov 22, 2016
WARNING: The following review reveals plot information. Read only if you have seen “Arrival.”
Read NowNoirs pushing mid-century sexual taboos
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Nov 16, 2016
The subgenre of crime thrillers known as “film noir” was at its height during the 1940s and 1950s.
Read NowFood for the soul: Gabbert strikes “Gold”
by Greg Carlson | Nov 16, 2016
It’s difficult not to be taken in by the observations that we are united by food and that cooking is what makes us human.
Read NowO.J.: made in America
by Greg Carlson | Nov 9, 2016
Reexamination of the case, and larger issues surrounding it, is a raw reflection that regularly transcends the lurid, true crime components of Simpson’s path.
Read NowPeacetime veterans celebrated in new Blu-ray
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Nov 9, 2016
STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND on Blu-ray -- Movie: B- / Video: A+ / Audio: A- / Extras: F
Read Now“Demon”: all hell breaks loose at a country wedding
by Greg Carlson | Nov 2, 2016
Marcin Wrona’s “Demon” blends folklore, supernatural mystery, and wedding disaster comedy.
Read NowMarx Brothers Blu’s the ideal antidote to Election Day blues
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Nov 2, 2016
A safe retreat from news coverage is becoming wrapped up in a movie.
Read NowDuVernay’s “13th” essential viewing
by Greg Carlson | Oct 26, 2016
“13th” is currently available on Netflix instant watch.
Read NowCastle horror classics on Blu-ray double-feature
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Oct 26, 2016
William Castle was among the first to capitalize upon the notoriety of “Psycho” with his “Homicidal” the following year.
Read NowThe Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years (2016)
by Greg Carlson | Oct 19, 2016
Howard approaches the theme suggested in the title with the exuberance of a devoted admirer.
Read NowHalloween on Blu-ray: The Universal Classics
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Oct 19, 2016
Late October is when people often get the unnatural urge to watch horror movies.
Read NowRestoration breathes new life into 3-D sci-fi classic
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Oct 12, 2016
“It Came From Outer Space” (1953) has long been considered one of the major science-fiction films of the 1950s.
Read NowTipping’s “Kicks” a strong debut
by Greg Carlson | Oct 12, 2016
Justin Tipping’s “Kicks” marks one of the year’s most memorable features.
Read NowJust Your Voice: “Life, Animated”
by Greg Carlson | Oct 5, 2016
“Life, Animated” tells the story of Suskind’s son Owen, who at the age of three withdrew into a nonverbal world that devastated his family.
Read NowOctober-themed obscurities on outstanding Blu-rays
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Oct 5, 2016
October is well-known as the Halloween season, inspiring numerous screenings of horror films or films with horror-fantasy elements.
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