Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
“Kill Me Again” is the first of three well regarded neo-noir films written and directed by John Dahl. These films were part of the brief neo-noir renaissance of the Eighties and Nineties, and rank as some of the best examples of how to do that genre justice.
“Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” is an entertaining and unhinged science fiction adventure that leans heavily into dark satire of our very strange times.
Warner Archive’s release of “Stranger on the Third Floor” will be of interest to fans of the film noir genre or fans of the classic Val Newton productions for RKO.
“One Battle After Another” is a triumph that meets the precarious political climate of our times head on while delivering an exceptional action experience. Warner’s 4K delivers exceptional video and audio.
“Nightcrawler” is one of the great Los Angeles films. Featuring an amazing performance by Jake Gyllenhaal, and great turns by Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, and Riz Ahmed, Dan Gilroy’s 2014 thriller earns our highest recommendation. Shout! Factory’s new 4K release is a must-buy!
Despite a good cast, good director, and great cinematography, “9 1/2 Weeks” can not overcome the unlikability of a key character that drains the film of its emotional core.
Philip Roth considered Larry Peerce’s adaptation of “Goodbye, Columbus” to be the best adaptation of his work. Fun City Editions has done a great job of bringing it to Blu-ray.
