Jim Jarmusch for over 30 years now has been making his low-key punky dramedies after coming out of the New York Punk and later No-Wave scenes. However like the Coen Brothers he comes from a midwestern background so he has an affinity for outsiders in small working class towns. His latest film is Paterson which like Dead Man … Continue reading Paterson – London Film Festival Review
Month: November 2016
To Live and Die in L.A. – Blu-Ray Review
To Live and Die in L.A. was a much-needed hit for William Friedkin after a string of unsuccessful films financially. Right before he made the totally forgettable Deal of the Century starring Chevy Chase. This came after Cruising which was dogged controversy with its depiction of the gay S&M world. His biggest flop came with his masterpiece Sorcerer which … Continue reading To Live and Die in L.A. – Blu-Ray Review
Miami Vice: The Complete Collection – Blu-Ray Competition
Fabulous Films is releasing Miami Vice: The Complete Collection on Blu-Ray. Here at Psychotronic Cinema we have 1 copy up for grabs. All Entries must be turned in by the 12th of December. Email your answer to the following to ian.cinehouseuk@gmail.com with your name and address. What satirical singer known for his facial hair guest starred in a … Continue reading Miami Vice: The Complete Collection – Blu-Ray Competition
A Special Day – Blu-Ray Review
I had never really heard of A Special Day till I watched it, only noticed it once when it was announced as a part of the Criterion Collection last year. Argent films' new sub-label Cult Films has released it alongside Two Women as the first two films to come under the new banner. It's an … Continue reading A Special Day – Blu-Ray Review
Jamaica Inn – Blu-Ray Review
The year is 1939 and Hitchcock is at a crossroads in his career, he has made his name with his British thrillers and Hollywood is calling. Jamaica Inn is the film which comes right before his first film in Tinseltown and it's sadly a rare misfire in his career, he would later have a few … Continue reading Jamaica Inn – Blu-Ray Review