Warren Beatty is one of the most famous movie stars who’s ever lived, but also one of the least productive. He latches on to one film that he wants to make and sticks with it until it’s done. The first of those was Bonnie & Clyde (1967), which he was desperate to make. Since then … Continue reading Shampoo – Blu-Ray Review
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Children of Men – Blu-Ray Review
Children of Men is a film that I saw when it first came out in 2006, and I remember walking out of what was then the Sunderland Cineworld and thinking that we were already living in the film. If anything, it’s a future that has only become closer. One of the greatest touches is that … Continue reading Children of Men – Blu-Ray Review
Sicario: Day of the Soldado – Blu-Ray Review
Sicario: Day of the Soldado is the sequel to the excellent film Sicario, directed by Denis Villeneuve. This one’s directed by Stefano Sollima, and it’s not half as good as the first. Sicario was an interesting, arty film about cartels, the drug war, and the role of the US government in it all, with Emily … Continue reading Sicario: Day of the Soldado – Blu-Ray Review
Night of the Demon – Blu-Ray Review
"It's in the trees! It's coming!" Kate Bush - Hounds of Love Night of the Demon was directed by Jacques Tourneur, who is best remembered for this film, his multiple collaborations with auteur producer Val Lewton, and his textbook example of film noir, Out of the Past. Over the years, Night of the Demon has gained a … Continue reading Night of the Demon – Blu-Ray Review
William Castle at Columbia Volume One – Blu-Ray Review
This set is comprised of four William Castle movies, including The Tingler, which was probably his best. For those who don’t already know his name, Castle was more of a producer (with credits that including Rosemary’s Baby) than a director, and more of a showman than anything else. He directed far more movies that have … Continue reading William Castle at Columbia Volume One – Blu-Ray Review
