The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales is one of the funniest children’s films I saw in 2019.
Shout!Factory has released Richard Lowenstein’s profoundly personal account of the troubled singer Michael Hutchence’s rise to fame with INXS and the circumstances that led to his death by suicide. A very well made and empathetic documentary.
The Loveless is a bit of a mixed bag, but it gave Willem Defoe and Kathryn Bigelow their start. Arrow Video has provided a very comprehensive collector’s edition for fans of the film.
Behold a Pale Horse is an excellent drama that takes place just after the Spanish Civil War. Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif, and Anthony Quinn all turn in fantastic performances.
In the Aftermath is a real oddity of a film. New World Pictures combined live action footage with footage from a surreal anime film called Angel’s Egg. The results? Meh.
Dark Side of the Moon is an enjoyable
science fiction and horror film from 1990. Unearthed Films have given it a solid release.
Nightmare at Noon is a campy action film from Nico Mastorakis that borrows from Westerns and The Crazies. Wings Hauser and Bo Hopkins star.
The Quiet Earth is a cult classic sci-fi film from New Zealand. Film Movement have provided a great looking 2K scan of the film.
Uncut Gems is the most intense and energetic drama of 2019. Adam Sandler gives one of the best performances of the year.
Vice Squad is a gritty piece of filmmaking from the Eighties with a standout performance by Wings Hauser.
Double Face is a fun proto-Giallo from Riccardo Freda that features Klaus Kinski and numerous beautiful European actresses. Arrow Video have provided a beautiful transfer and solid supplemental materials.