Blu-ray Review

[Scream Factory Blu-ray Review] 1976’s ‘KING KONG shakes a mighty fist on collector’s disc

The Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange-starring vision of the giant ape is now available on Blu-ray for the first time…

3 years ago

[Fresh to Criterion] Albert Brooks’ ‘DEFENDING YOUR LIFE’ brings serenity, bliss, and good laughs

Travis Leamons // Film Critic DEFENDING YOUR LIFE Rated PG, 112 minutes.Director: Albert BrooksCast: Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn,…

3 years ago

Fresh on Blu-ray: Mill Creek has another batch of retro releases from the depths of the Hollywood studio system

Every few months, MILL CREEK Home Entertainment releases a batch of VHS-styled retro blu ray releases. Most films are deep…

3 years ago

[Fresh on Blu-ray] ‘RICK AND MORTY’ seasons 1-4 are worthy of putting on an endless time loop

Here we are, four seasons into 'RICK & MORTY' with finally enough stories to warrant a substantial box set.

3 years ago

Portraits of ladies on fire: ‘SMOOTH TALK’ and ‘GIRLFRIENDS’ share more in common than a home at Criterion

1985's 'SMOOTH TALK' and 1978's 'GIRLFRIENDS' have recently entered the Criterion Collection. We take a deeper look at what unites…

3 years ago

‘STRETCH’ and ‘THURSDAY’: Kino Lorber allows two dark comedies to see the light on Blu-ray

Two movies where our heroes' new start may result in their worst day ever.

3 years ago

[Review] Visions of terror reimagined in surprisingly good ‘WRONG TURN’ reboot

Although it's admittedly beholden to clichés, 'WRONG TURN' keeps from falling into enough narrative traps to arrive at an exciting…

3 years ago