The nostalgia of popping in a new Blu-ray for something you’ve seen numerous times can sometimes make you forgive even the slightest transfer blunders. In the case of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, there’s been massive debate about DNR, color correction, and framing issues. But does any of …
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Blu-ray Review: ‘The Fly’ (1958)
Longtime fans of The Fly, and fans of the David Cronenberg remake, will find lots to love with the Blu-ray release.
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There are a handful of pivotal films out there that are classics as soon as they are released, and must be watched over and over again throughout one's life.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Charlie Chan Collection’ (2013) – Four More Monograms Make the Grade!
Happily, a new collection of these classic films.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Bus Stop’ (1956)
There are a few moments of levity and fun here, but not enough to sustain the film's 94 minute runtime.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Love Me Tender’
Love Me Tender arrives on Blu-ray in a razor sharp 1080p presentation, in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Clint Eastwood 40 Film Collection’
This should make the day of most Eastwood fans.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘The Life of Oharu’ (Criterion Collection)
The Japanese classic 'Life of Oharu' is newly available from the Criterion Collection.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Safety Last!’ – The Criterion Collection
Yes, it's hard to fathom there was a time in cinematic history wherein performers would risk their necks the way Harold Lloyd did in movies like Safety Last!.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Sansho the Bailiff – The Criterion Collection
Though known by its original Japanese-language moniker in most of the world, Sanshô Dayû is usually referred to as Sansho the Bailiff
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