Paths of Glory seems to have been forgotten in favour of Kubrick's later films which have an almost surgical perfection to every image. Those later films are undeniable great but I have a slight preference for the more restrained slim-lined early films which culminated in Dr. Strangelove. Masters of Cinema's latest release should hopefully shred some … Continue reading Paths of Glory – Blu-Ray Review
Month: September 2016
“I’m a pimp and pimps don’t commit suicide” – An Appreciation of Rudy Ray Moore
Rudy Ray Moore was a African-American comedian and actor who got his start being an army entertainer in the '50s while stationed in Germany. He first came to fame with his series of comedy records in the early '60s and also a series of R&B singles on various labels. The records were to considered to … Continue reading “I’m a pimp and pimps don’t commit suicide” – An Appreciation of Rudy Ray Moore
Bowfinger – Blu-Ray Competition
Fabulous Films is releasing Bowfinger . Here at Psychotronic Cinema we have 3 copies up for grabs. All Entries must be turned it by the 30th of September. Email your answer to the following to ian.cinehouseuk@gmail.com with your name and address. What cult is satirised in Bowfinger with the fictional MindHead? Disclaimer: Open to only people who aren’t writing for … Continue reading Bowfinger – Blu-Ray Competition
Green Room – Blu-Ray Review
Punk Rock has always been a hard thing to capture on film even though there has been plenty of attempts. Repo Man is obviously the Citizen Kane of Punk films. However sometimes the more the film is made by an outsider like Out of the Blue or Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains the closer they get … Continue reading Green Room – Blu-Ray Review
The Flight of the Phoenix – Blu-Ray Review
Robert Aldrich was one of the best directors of the '50s and early '60s. He made two of the best films ever made Kiss Me Deadly (which may be the ultimate film noir) and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?. He had a bit of a rough patch before the smash hit success of The Dirty … Continue reading The Flight of the Phoenix – Blu-Ray Review