Anthony Mann’s Western “The Tin Star” starring Henry Fonda and Anthony Perkins has been given a fantastic release by Arrow Video. VistaVision cinematography looks amazing on the Blu-ray format.
I had a great time revisiting “Money Talks.” The plot is absolutely absurd and almost a nonfactor, but the laughs are definitely there. Chris Tucker shines playing against Charlie Sheen’s straight man. Warner Archive has given the film a Blu-ray release.
Fun City Editions has given the 1974 dramedy “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz” a solid release from a 4K transfer of the interpositive. Richard Dreyfuss gives a fearless performance as the abrasive and ambitious Duddy.
“The Contender” features amazing performances and some of the best dialogue of any fictional political film. Giant Media has given the film a release on BD-R.
Radiance Films has released Yasuharu Hasebe’s “Black Tight Killers” on Blu-ray. It is a blast of surreal Japanese pop cinema that will please any fan of Seijun Suzuki’s works.
Documentarian and investigative journalist David Farrier’s film “Mister Organ” finds Farrier trying his best to understand a strangely manipulative and exhausting con man who also takes a particular interest in him.
Radiance Films has given Yuzo Kawashima’s “Elegant Beast” a release. The Japanese comedy of manners and sexual politics holds up well.
“Dumb Money” tells the story of the Wall Street Bets/ GameStop push during 2020. Starring Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Nick Offerman, the film has been given a Blu-ray release by Sony Pictures.
Radiance Films has released Pietro Germi’s “The Facts of Murder” as bot ha standalone release or as part of its “World Noir Volume One” box set. The film benefits from excellent black and white cinematography by Leonida Barboni.