“American Fiction” is a brilliantly funny exploration of race and family starring Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown. The debut film from Cord Jefferson, one of the best pictures of 2023, has been given a Blu-ray release by Warner Bros.
Sony Pictures has given the Chris Farley vehicle “Beverly Hills Ninja” a strong Blu-ray presentation that should please fans of what is arguably Farley’s weakest film.
“Thunderheart” is a great police procedural from the Nineties that takes place in the Badlands of South Dakota. Val Kilmer, Graham Greene, and the eternally cool Sam Shepard star in Michael Apted’s film. Sony has given it a great looking Blu-ray release.
“City of Hope” is one of writer-director John Sayles’ most ambitious films. It benefits from excellent cinematography by Robert Richardson and a strong ensemble cast. Sony has given the film a Blu-ray release.
Eureka Entertainment has given the Golden Harvest produced Hong Kong political thriller “A Queen’s Ransom” a release that will make collectors proud. George Lazenby leads a cast of A-grade Hong Kong stars.
“Lisa Frankenstein” is an inventive dark comedy that benefits from good performances and a great soundtrack, but it can’t overcome core story issues and wild tonal changes.
John Sayles’s 1988 film “Eight Men Out” is a fantastic historical drama and wonderful sports film about the Black Sox and the 1919 World Series. The film has a brilliant ensemble cast. MGM has given the film a release on Blu-ray.
Warner has gone the extra mile to present “The Mask of Fu Manchu” in its original ludicrous and racially problematic grandeur. Boris Karloff and Mirna Loy shine in one of the most over-the-top pre-code pictures.
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.