Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
“A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Master” was the most successful Elm Street film until “Freddy vs. Jason.” While the script is weaker than the prior film, the direction by Renny Harlin works. The picture is style over substance, but has plenty of nostalgic charm.
“A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” is one of the best in the series thanks to a clever script with a more surreal vision. The 4K release in the new box set is fantastic.
“A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” is one of the most reviled (and most beloved) horror sequels ever made. Warner has given the film an excellent 4K release in their 4K “A Nightmare on Elm Street” collection.
“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.
“Jurassic World: Rebirth” is the best entry in the series since “Jurassic Park.” While not perfect, there is a lot to like about the Gareth Edwards directed and David Koepp written film.
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.
Eureka! Entertainment brings Joe Cheung’s “”Flaming Brothers” to Blu-ray. The film is notable to see screenwriters Wong Kar-Wai and Jeffrey Lau’s take on the heroic bloodshed genre with Chow Yun-Fat in a leading role.
