Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
Deep Rising is an adventure film that blends elements from The Poseidon Adventure, Under Siege, Alien, and John Carpenter films into one crazy B-movie starring Treat Williams and Famke Janssen. Kino Lorber has given the film a Collector’s Edition full of extras.
Black Rainbow is an interesting Southern Gothic film by British filmmaker Mike Hodges. Dismissed initially upon its release, it deservedly has been reappraised in later years. Arrow Video have released the film on Blu-ray.
Miracle Mile is an enjoyable and eccentric nuclear disaster thriller. The film has been given new life with Kino Lorber’s Blu-Ray release.
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is an excellent anthology film. Shout! Factory has given the film a proper release. The supplemental features by Michael Felsher and Red Shirt productions are excellent and very in depth.
The Case of the Scorpion’s Tail is an enjoyable Giallo from director Sergio Martino. Arrow Video gave the film a deluxe release.
The Suspicious Death of a Minor is an entertaining minor film from director Sergio Martino. Arrow Video gave the film a Blu-ray release.
American Rickshaw is an absolutely insane piece of action trash filmmaking by Italian director Sergio Martino. Cauldron Films has given the film a proper Blu-ray release.
The Favourite is an exceptional comedy that is also a great period piece. A great movie.
King Cohen is a fantastic look at maverick director Larry Cohen. Larry sadly passed away last year, but this 2017 documentary by Steve Mitchell is a gift to film fans.
Mick Garris assembled five directors to work on this horror anthology film. Cinedigm gave the film a Blu-ray release.
Burying the Ex is a romantic comedy from Joe Dante featuring the late Anton Yelchin. The film deserved a better reception than it received upon its release and gets better on a second viewing. RLJ Entertainment has given it a release on Blu-ray.
