Robert Taylor proves in Johnny Eager he could play perfectly an obscure racketeer, an outlaw who continues to pull off tricks even against his own integrity.
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Blu-ray Review: ‘My Name is Nobody’ (1973)
While it’s no Blazing Saddles, there are plenty of laughs and the film just leaves a big grin on your face.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘The New Three Stooges: Complete Cartoon Collection’ – Oy Gevalt!
I have always been the first to admit in any conversation that I’m a devout fan of The Three Stooges (the real Three Stooges, that is – and not that recent feature-length garbage the Farrelly Brothers are currently up on charges for under the heading of “Crimes Against Humanity”) – …
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Lord of the Flies’ (1963), The Criterion Collection – Kids Can Be So Cruel
There’s a saying in the film industry that suggests one never work with animals or children due to their inability to act on cue. Or act, period, for that matter. In 1961, British director Peter Brook threw all caution to the wind and decided to film an adaptation of William …
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Eyes Without A Face’ (1960) – The Criterion Collection
For those who enjoy horror infused with compelling ideas, Eyes Without A Face is a great selection
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Exorcist: 40th Anniversary Edition’
I finally see what all the fuss is about.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘American Guerrilla in the Philippines’
A patriotic war movie that is of interest for fans looking to see all the films of Fritz Lang and Tyrone Power.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Band of Outsiders’ – Criterion Collection
While a simple story, it also serves as a wonderful exploration of the language of cinema.
Read More »Blu-ray 3D Review: ‘House of Wax’
House of Wax is strictly for the 3D fans only however, seeing how the 2D version doesn’t hold a candle to the film’s original display.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Staircase’
A little-seen film from 1969 starring Rex Harrison and Richard Burton as a pair of aging hairdressers, comes to DVD for the first time.
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