Arrow has compiled this extraordinary set of four film noirs—although I would argue that they may be slightly stretching the classic label in the case of the one or two of the films. Still, they are all of varying degrees of good to noir mastery. The collection is led by one of the perfect noirs of … Continue reading Four Film Classics – Blu-Ray Review
This is a box set of Buster Keaton’s three most famous films—Sherlock Jr., The General, and Steamboat Bill Jr.—is an extraordinary offering by the greatest of the silent film era actors and directors. Probably more than any other single contributor, the modern language of cinema really begins with Keaton. Far more than D.W. Griffith’s films, … Continue reading Buster Keaton: 3 Films – Blu-Ray Review
Jabberwocky was a very important film in Terry Gilliam's career, because it was first film as a director outside of Monty Python. He had been interested in directing films well before he ever met John Cleese and ended up doing animation. His love of cinema grew during his time in New York while working on Help! … Continue reading Jabberwocky – Blu-Ray Review
Son of Bigfoot is the latest kids film about Bigfoot, a sub-genre that has a long lineage after the great Harry and the Hendersons was a surprise hit in the late '80s. Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter and Little Bigfoot 1 and 2 are the ones I remember the most from when I was a kid who … Continue reading Son of Bigfoot – DVD Review
Eyes of Laura Mars is a film that seems like it's bound to have a massive critical reappraisal in the years to come. It's a stunning piece of work based on an original script by John Carpenter. It was meant to be a low-budget horror flick, but ended up becoming a big Hollywood film directed … Continue reading Eyes of Laura Mars – Blu-Ray Review
