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.
Neil Labute’s take on gothic horror from 2022, “House of Darkness,” has been given a release by Shoreline Entertainment. Justin Long and Kate Bosworth are both well cast in the film.
“House on Haunted Hill” is a B-horror classic and one of my favorite films of its era. Vincent Price’s performance ranks as one of his best. Film Master has given the picture a new Blu-ray release.
“Black Samson” is a star vehicle for the likable Rockne Tarkington who barely missed out on Jim Kelly’s role in “Enter the Dragon.” Warner Archive has restored the picture beautifully.
“Honey Don’t!” is the second collaboration between Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke in their Lesbian B-movie trilogy. The film failed critically and commercially, but it still has its moments and strong turns from its cast.
Arrow Video has given John Carpenter’s “In the Mouth of Madness” a solid 4K release that has new and old supplements. This is one of JC’s best later films, and well worth adding to your collection!
“Detroit Rock City” is probably just a bit too juvenile to appeal to the masses, but fans of the picture will be excited to see that Sony has given their 2015 Blu-ray a re-release.
“Black Belt Jones” pairs Jim Kelly with director Robert Crouse just one year after “Enter the Dragon.” Sadly, “Black Belt Jones” is not nearly as good as that picture. Regardless, Warner Archive has done a tremendous job on their new restoration.
“Get Carter” has been given an absolutely phenomenal 4K UHD release by Warner Archive. Michael Caine is the epitome of cool in this classic British gangster film.