There was a time, not so long ago, but long enough that it seems impossible, when access to high-quality martial arts action was near impossible. You had to know the right people, trade the right tapes, or be willing to… Read More ›
Films To Watch
“Disclosure Day” brings the Spielberg summer movie magic.
Very few filmmakers have enough star power to draw audiences to theaters in the modern day. One of those few is Steven Spielberg (Raiders of the Lost Arc; The Fabelmans). Every time his name appears on a poster, in a… Read More ›
“Hearts of Darkness: The Art of Eleanor Coppola” takes you behind the behind-the-scenes.
Eleanor Coppola, Polly Platt (The Last Picture Show; Targets), and Marsha Lucas (Taxi Driver; Star Wars), the Producer Wives of New Hollywood, were members of a generation of artists whose levels of talent we have not seen repeated until recently… Read More ›
Writer/director Rob Burnett’s tragicomic “In Memoriam” utilizes the ridiculousness of the Hollywood machine to explore the concept and weight of legacy. [Tribeca]
“Who wants to live forever, Forever is our today, Who waits forever anyway?” – “Who Wants to Live Forever” by Queen What does it mean to live forever and what does it say about those who seek it? For some,… Read More ›
From the subversive to the shocking to the steamy, Imprint Films’s “After Dark: Neo-Noir Cinema — Collection Four (1990 – 1997)” arrives with gorgeous updated restorations and is jam-packed with supplemental features.
“There’s a beguiling and magnetic mood. There’s so much darkness, and there’s so much room to dream. They’re mysteries”, and there are people in trouble, and uneasiness”. This fitting quote from David Lynch is printed in bold green lettering on… Read More ›
“Twinless” arrives on home video with all of its secrets but no special features.
Since its release at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Dylan O’Brien’s film Twinless has been a topic of conversation. That conversation involves a celebration of the performances and of the narrative’s numerous twists and turns. With a film this surprising,… Read More ›
“Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” finds its way into your home via Searchlight Pictures.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is an exceptional exercise in crafting a worthy horror sequel, something that has become increasingly difficult in a genre oversaturated with reboots and lifeless follow-ups. Much like the original film, this sequel understands exactly… Read More ›
“Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” the Blu-Ray Review.
When the early word out of SXSW 2025 was that the movie was one of the most insane things Matt has ever done, I never expected to be this infatuated with a piece of IP. I’ve been a fan of… Read More ›
The 4K UHD restoration of Kevin Reynolds’s swashbuckling adventure “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” comes available to U.S. viewers via Arrow Video.
There are some films which come together and seem like a slam dunk yet fail to connect with audiences, while others are this mysterious combination of magic that, against all odds, finds its way both into audience’s hearts but also… Read More ›
Profoundly moving, pulsating thriller “Sirāt” is now available on Blu-ray from NEON.
In Islamic scripture, the word “Sirāt” means a bridge or pathway that connects paradise and hell that only the righteous can cross. In the opening credits of director Oliver Laxe’s (Mimosas; Fire Will Come) film Sirāt, he tells us that… Read More ›
Head back to the woods of Seattle with Kino Lorber’s brand-new 4K UHD restoration of family adventure “Harry and the Hendersons.”
There are those among us who proudly describe themselves as “Amblin kids.” Sure, it’s a descriptor I’ve just made up, but if you grew up in the era of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Gremlins (1984), The Goonies (1985), Back to… Read More ›
Return to “The Great Outdoors” in Kino Lorber’s first-time 4K UHD restoration of this Howard Deutch-directed family comedy.
Bear… bear… Big Bear… big bear chase meeeeeeee…! – Chet (John Candy) in The Great Outdoors In the modern era of comedy, there are few performers spoken of with the same reverence as John Candy. A Canadian actor and performer,… Read More ›
Erotic noir “Body Heat” comes home in a gorgeous restoration, courtesy of The Criterion Collection.
Lawrence Kasdan. A name attached to memorable, entertaining cinema such as The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and The Big Chill (1983). Kasdan is a man who is known to update classic Hollywood genres —… Read More ›
Hoh?! “Speed Racer” on first-time 4K UHD offers the best iteration of the Wachowski Sisters’ cult classic family adventure.
Photosensitivity Warning: The 4K UHD disc of Speed Racer includes the following warning that, “[t]his film may cause seizures in viewers susceptible to photosensitivity epilepsy.” “Get that weak shit off my track.” – Emile Hirsch as Speed Racer in Speed… Read More ›
Corey Yuen’s girls-with-guns crime actioner “She Shoots Straight” receives a Region A-accessible 2K HD restoration via 88 Films.
Trigger Warning: The film includes a moment of spousal rape that may be difficult for sensitive viewers. The scene in question is discussed in the following home review. Of the various action subgenres to come out of Hong Kong action… Read More ›
Spirit cat Luo Hiaohei returns with a new bold and moving adventure “The Legend of Hei 2,” on home video now.
Continuing a story is tricky enough without throwing in additional hurdles like cultural significance or an established long-running series. Anything established must be honored and, in so doing, can create limitations on what comes next. But that’s what co-writers/co-directors Gu… Read More ›
Disquieting and poignant amid beautifully grotesque scenes, Alberto Vázquez’s fantastical farce “Decorado” ponders the risk of questioning one’s reality and the reward of truth.
What matters more: that something *is* real or that it *feels* real? If we’re talking about art or a prosthetic, then the recreation may provide the satisfaction desired. Possessing mere artifice may be all that’s needed in order to achieve… Read More ›
“Moneyball” is a masterpiece created in the aggregate; now in 4K UHD.
“Re-create it in the aggregate” is one of the great lines of dialogue about art’s favorite hero, the underdog. Culture is full of underdog stories, but Moneyball (2011), now available on 4K, is the rare entry about what happens next…. Read More ›
Bryan Fuller’s fantastical gateway adventure “Dust Bunny” comes home, empowering a new generation of possible fans to start their horror journey.
The horrors that keep us up at night are, for better or worse, the ones we make ourselves. The regrets, the failures, the hopes, the dreams, all the good, all the bad, swirl together in the dark to coagulate into… Read More ›
“Innerspace”, a fun, zany adventure gem from the dream team of Steven Spielberg and Joe Dante, comes home in a visually stunning limited edition restoration courtesy of Arrow Video.
“Steven Spielberg presents a Joe Dante film.” Six words of guaranteed Blockbuster magic if one has ever heard them. From the classic, influential 1984 Gremlins to the wacky, satirical 1990 sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch, all the way to… Read More ›