Klown is a real oddity. It’s inspired by a Danish sitcom that is widely popular (in Denmark…). Obviously I haven't seen the original show, and nor would have many people who are watching the film in the English-speaking world. The disc includes an episode from the series, however, which will give you a flavour. It was co-written … Continue reading Klown – Blu-Ray Review
Max Ophüls is undeniably one of the greatest filmmakers who ever lived. He is best known for his tragic French melodramas, but was also an extremely accomplished director of Hollywood film noir, with The Reckless Moment and Caught. The most distinguished feature of his films is long, elaborate tracking shots that give Orson Welles and Samuel Fuller a … Continue reading Madame D… – Blu-Ray Review
“Free speech” has been a hot topic in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency, which has emboldened elements of the far right to be open with their hatred. Just this weekend in Portland, Oregon, a rally for “free speech” happened that was attended by the right wing, ranging from standard conservatives to white supremacists. There … Continue reading Denial – DVD Review
Sadly, 2017 saw the passing of one of the finest screen actors who ever lived, John Hurt. He was an actor who brought such dignity to the roles he played, even in rubbish films. When he starred as Quentin Crisp in 1975, he was already a well-known character actor in films such as 10 Rillington Place and A Man … Continue reading The Naked Civil Servant – Blu-Ray Review
The Hearse is a fairly standard ghost story that has been re-released by Vinegar Syndrome. it came out in 1980 and was directed by George Bowers, who is primarily known as a film editor (he edited Buckaroo Banzai, amongst others). A woman called Jane Hardy moves into the home of her departed aunt in a … Continue reading The Hearse – Blu-Ray Review
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