People on Sunday is a German silent movie from 1930, and is probably best-known for the insane amount of talent behind the camera. It was directed by Robert Siodmak and Edgar G. Ulmer, written by Billy Wilder, and shot by Eugene Schüfftan and Fred Zinnemann. Everyone knows who Wilder is, but Siodmak did a lot … Continue reading People On Sunday – Blu-Ray Review
Mary Reilly was directed by Stephen Frears, a very good director who has done many things that I like, and is based on a novel by Valerie Martin. In turn, her novel was based on The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. It had been around for a while, and … Continue reading Mary Reilly – Blu-Ray Review
Under Fire was one of if not the first American film about the Nicaraguan revolution. Set at the very end of the Somoza regime, it’s all about than very recent history—essentially ongoing—with an excellent cast featuring three of the greatest actors ever: Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman and Ed Harris. Joanne Cassidy plays the love interest. … Continue reading Under Fire – Blu-Ray Review
Fabulous Films is releasing Vanishing Point on Blu-Ray. Here at Psychotronic Cinema we have 3 copies up for grabs. All Entries must be turned in by the 17th of June. Email your answer to the following to ian.cinehouseuk@gmail.com with your name and address. What Scottish band recorded a album named after and inspired by Vanishing Point? Disclaimer: Open to only … Continue reading Vanishing Point – Blu-Ray Competition
Directed by Vincent D’onofrio (the actor whose definitive performance was Gomer Pyle in Full Metal Jacket, and who has since moved into directing), The Kid gives a different take on the Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid story, which of course has been done before. It’s not as good as Sam Peckinpah’s Pat Garrett and … Continue reading The Kid (2019) – Blu-Ray Review
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