“Dune” is a brilliantly realized adaptation of the first half of the seminal science fiction novel by Frank Herbert. The 4K UHD is the first must-own release of 2022.
“Heaven Can Wait” is a sweet natured and clean comedy written by and starring Warren Beatty that earned nine Oscar nominations. The film holds up well. Paramount has given the film a Blu-ray release.
“Mill of the Stone Women” is a beautifully filmed Italian Gothic film from the early Sixties. Arrow Video have given the film a deluxe release featuring four cuts of the film.
“Beavis and Butthead Do America” allowed Mike Judge’s most iconic creations to expand their antics into a full length film. The results are satisfying for fans of the show as the two idiots travel cross country with some added star power.
“Carlito’s Way” is one of the best films from virtuoso filmmaker Brian De Palma. Pacino and Sean Penn are both fantastic in the film, and the final sequence is one of the best that De Palma put to celluloid. The Universal Pictures UHD is an excellent presentation of the film.
“The Card Counter” is a drama from writer-director Paul Schrader which was filmed during the Covid pandemic in Biloxi, Mississippi. Oscar Isaac shines in the film.
“Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge” is a fun and completely ridiculous film from the Eighties. If you can turn your brain off completely, there is a lot to enjoy about the film.
Stephen Sondheim and Anthony Perkins wrote the murder-mystery “The Last of Sheila.” It has a star studded cast that includes James Coburn, James Mason, and Ian McShane. Warner Archive has given it a Blu-ray release.
The classic Steve Martin-John Candy-John Hughes holiday comedy has been given a new steelbook presentation. It’s a Thanksgiving tradition for many families to revisit the film and laugh as they watch every traveler’s worst nightmare unfold.
“Vanilla Sky” is one of the most interesting films in both Cameron Crowe’s and Tom Cruise’s filmographies. It is a truly unique film experience and the Paramount Presents Blu-ray is gorgeous.
“12 Monkeys” is one of the best science fiction films of the Nineties. Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis are both wonderful in the film, and Terry Gilliam directs the film beautifully. The Arrow Video Blu-ray (or Steelbook) earns our highest recommendation.
“The Shawshank Redemption” is one of the best films of all time and is the best prison drama ever made. Warner Bros. has given the film a new 4K UHD release that brings out the very best from Roger Deakins’ cinematography.