I'm writing this in the heart of the West Yorkshire Ghetto known as Hyde Park in Leeds. Yorkshire has a long rich history of cinema but one film over the years has embodied the region more than any other and that film is Kes. The film was directed by Ken Loach and was only his 2nd feature-length … Continue reading Kes – Blu-Ray Review
Fabulous Films is releasing the Smokey And The Bandit Trilogy on Blu-Ray. Here at Psychotronic Cinema we have 3 copies up for grabs. All Entries must be turned it by the 21st of November. Email your answer to the following to ian.cinehouseuk@gmail.com with your name and address. What film does Burt Reynolds play a porn movie director? Disclaimer: … Continue reading Smokey And The Bandit Trilogy – Blu-Ray Competition
Elvis & Nixon is fun goofy little film which faded away earlier this year without much fanfare. It's a loose with the facts but is a fun retelling of the time Elvis Presley meet the then sitting President of the United States Richard Nixon. It stars Michael Shannon as The King of Rock 'N' Roll and … Continue reading Elvis & Nixon – DVD Review
If Robert Wise had only stayed working as editor he would be a legend for his work on Citizen Kane alone. He would also a villain for his role in the destruction of Orson Welles' cut of The Magnificent Ambersons. However he would become a fantastic director in his own right; his directorial debut was … Continue reading Odds Against Tomorrow – Blu-Ray Review
Paris Blues is an interesting little drama from Martin Ritt who would collaborate with Paul Newman on many films including this one. It's been pretty much forgotten but deserves a reappraisal and is very welcome in BFI's Black Star strand which is celebrating the range, versatility and power of black actors throughout the history of … Continue reading Paris Blues – Blu-Ray Review
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