The Amateur is that rare remake that not only justifies its existence but surpasses its source material in nearly every way. In an era overflowing with soulless sequels and shallow reboots, this film reminds us what a remake should be:… Read More ›
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“Law Abiding Citizen” gets a second 4K release, this time as a steelbook.
If you’ve never seen F. Gary Gray’s Law Abiding Citizen, then stop reading this right now, go find a copy (this new snazzy steelbook is now available), and sit down and watch it (preferably the unrated cut as it has… Read More ›
“Jaws” turns 50 and Universal Pictures celebrates with a 4K UHD re-issue and a new exploratory documentary.
Fifty years ago, on June 20th, 1975, Steven Spielberg (Hook) unleashed Jaws into theaters and audiences immediately became terrified to go into the water. Widely regarded as the first blockbuster film, its legacy is indelible between its John Williams (Star… Read More ›
Alex Proyas’s “Dark City” touches down in all its sci-fi noir glory in a jam-packed Blu-ray from Arrow Video.
Once a box office bomb but now a celebrated cult classic in its own right, Alex Proyas’s Dark City (1998) gives its audience the best of both worlds in its genre-bending plot — dystopian science fiction mixed with detective noir…. Read More ›
Todd Solondz’s endurance test of cringe comedy and subversive subject matter, “Palindromes”, finally comes home in Blu-ray, courtesy of Radiance Films.
Writer-director Todd Solondz’s fifth feature Palindromes (2004) — a film of taboos, hypocrisies, and uncomfortable hard truths – is an exercise in cynical, cruel comedy. Known as one of independent cinema’s favorite misanthropes, Solondz paints his twisted portrait of motherhood,… Read More ›
Today’s the day to watch psychological horror thriller “The Woman in the Yard” on home video.
Content Warning: The Woman in the Yard deals with concepts of grief, suicide ideation, and parental struggle. Since 2005’s House of Wax remake, filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra has alternated between straight horror titles (Orphan), thrillers (Carry-On), and more family-friendly fare (Jungle… Read More ›
Once panned and now revered, Friedkin’s highly influential masterpiece “Sorcerer” gets a much-needed upscaled restoration courtesy of The Criterion Collection.
This film is a miracle of cinema. Let me explain. After struggles making the film, including production delays, cast conflicts, and more, William Friedkin’s tense masterpiece of a thriller Sorcerer was finally released in cinemas in 1977. Another film released… Read More ›
Christopher McQuarrie’s directorial debut, “The Way of the Gun,” gets added to the Lionsgate Limited 4K UHD collection with a steelbook lenticular edition.
Before filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie accepted the mission four times (Mission: Impossible franchise) and before he adapted Lee Child’s nomadic former MP for the big screen (Jack Reacher (2012)), he started out with his own creation, the neo-western The Way of… Read More ›
Marc Webb’s “Snow White” on home video is a good start for audiences to find a life that’s fearless, fair, brave, and true.
There’s this strange argument that comes up anytime a remake is announced regarding the “justification” for it. There was a time when this reviewer felt the same, especially as the remake was often of a beloved title or, at the… Read More ›
Oz Perkins’s wildly funny blood fest “The Monkey” comes available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray from NEON.
If you’re Gen X, or older, you might remember a creepy toy from your childhood, a monkey with unsettling eyes that, when wound up, would bang cymbals together frantically, bob its head up and down while grinning, and sometimes make… Read More ›
“Brazil” gets even weirder and more entertaining with two versions of the film on its Criterion Collection 4K UHD release.
Director Terry Gilliam has always been a difficult talent for me to connect with. His films relish in a level of weirdness that never lands as intended. Movies like Time Bandits (1981) and 12 Monkeys (1995) never left a significant… Read More ›
Radiance Films adds a first-time Blu-ray edition of Tai Katō’s revenge horror “The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost” to their collection.
When people talk about stories standing the test of time, at least in America, it’s usually in a hyperbolic sense, talking about the awesome impact and influence that a specific tale has infiltrated since conception. We certainly have stories to… Read More ›
Filmmaker Po-Chih Leong’s wartime dramatic actioner “Hong Kong 1941” joins Eureka Entertainment’s Masters of Cinema series with a strong HD restoration.
In the history of the world, there have been indigenous peoples and there have been colonizers. In some cases, it’s viewed as a matter of perspective, but, by and large, if a people originated from a location, they are the… Read More ›
“Drop” releases on home video with limited extras.
Director Christopher Landon is back with his latest feature, Drop, now on physical and digital. The story follows a therapist named Violet (Meghann Fahy), who starts dating again after her abusive husband’s death. Deciding to get back out there, Violet… Read More ›
“Drop” 4K Digital Code Giveaway
Between the two Happy Death Day films and Freaky (2020), director Christopher Landon has developed a solid reputation for delivering frights in equal measure to the entertainment. After a premiere at SXSW 2025, Landon’s latest project, Drop, hit theaters in April and now… Read More ›
Director Hideo Gosha’s iteration of “Gate of Flesh” gets added to the 88 Asia Collection with a solid presentation both on and off disc.
From September 2nd, 1945, until April 28th, 1952, the U.S. American military, backed by the U.K., occupied Japan in order to supervise the surrender of their competition in World War II. It’s easy for U.S. history today to recall the… Read More ›
Arrow Video’s “Swordfish” 4K UHD remaster is more of a blip than a bang.
Trigger Warning: The following review touches on topics directly related to the narrative involving death, terrorism, and sexual assault. The summer of 2001 was the perfect time for the release of Swordfish. Audiences had been primed for it thanks to… Read More ›
Double De Niro is not enough to make “The Alto Knights” memorable.
The Alto Knights features a dual performance from the legendary Robert De Niro (The Irishman) who portrays both of the main characters in a bold creative choice that might serve as a selling point for fans or as a distraction… Read More ›
Vincent Pereira’s “A Better Place” gets a director’s cut release on Blu-ray thanks to Smodcastle Cinema.
A Better Place (1997) is an obscure and underappreciated film that quietly resides in the shadows of the more well-known titles in Kevin Smith’s View Askewniverse. Produced by Smith (Dogma) but written and directed by his longtime friend Vincent Pereira… Read More ›
“K-19: The Widowmaker” 4K UHD Giveaway
In honor of actor Liam Neeson’s birthday on June 7th, Shout! TV is planning a celebratory stream of films on the channel including: K-19: The Widowmaker, Honest Thief, The Grey, and The Marksman. But should only the birthday boy get… Read More ›