Very few directors ever go out on a high note with their final film. Robert Bresson, Sergio Leone, Luis Buñuel did, and of course Jean Vigo did with L'Atalante, which has the energy of a first film because it was his first and only feature and remains perhaps the most achingly romantic film ever made. Frederico … Continue reading The Voice of the Moon – Blu-Ray Review
Batman vs Two-Face is a recent animated feature that features Adam West’s final role and his last performance at Batman. He was for many generations the ultimate Batman, so it’s great to hear him as the voice of the Caped Crusader. What’s smart is that they chose a character who was never used in the … Continue reading Batman Vs. Two-Face – Blu-Ray Review
George A. Romero was at a career crossroads after Night of the Living Dead came out and didn't really do any business. It was well reviewed by some, but it made nothing on its initial release—in fact, until it became a midnight movie staple it remained unprofitable. The story of why is one of the all-time foolish … Continue reading Between Night and Dawn – Blu-Ray Review
Blood Simple. was the Coen Brothers’ debut film, and of the many debuts from young directors in the ‘80s who we now love, it was one of the most fully realized, and is still impressive. The Coens were always born filmmakers, but it wasn't till Joel Coen was working as assistant editor on Sam Raimi's … Continue reading Blood Simple. – Blu-Ray Review
"I’m an anarchist, but I’m totally against the anarchists."- Luis Buñuel This seven-disc Blu-Ray boxset includes all of Buñuel’s later films from Diary of a Chambermaid up to That Obscure Object of Desire--except for Simon of the Desert, for which there has never been a UK release since a VHS release. While I actually prefer … Continue reading Luis Buñuel: The Collection – Blu-Ray Review
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