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December 31, 2020July 1, 2021UHD Review

Total Recall – Steelbook

Total Recall is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining science fiction films from the Nineties. Director Paul Verhoeven delivered one of his best films featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime. There is a beautifully designed limited edition steelbook worth seeking out.

December 27, 2020December 27, 2020UHD Review

Tenet

Tenet is one of the most ambitious and divisive films from director Christopher Nolan. The UHD release by Warner Bros. is one of the best looking on the format.

December 13, 2020December 13, 2020UHD Review

Blade

Blade was one of the first movies that really understood how to bring a Marvel Comics character to life. Wesley Snipes is perfectly cast and the film has a solid script from David S. Goyer. Warner Bros has given the film an UHD release.

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020Blu-ray Review

The Last Starfighter

Arrow Video’s presentation of The Last Starfighter is extremely well done. This family friendly science fiction film has remained a fan favorite since 1984.

September 30, 2020Blu-ray Review

The Killer Elite

Featuring introductions by scholar Garner Simmons! –
The Killer Elite is not a fully fledged film by Sam Peckinpah despite flashes of greatness. Noon Wine, which is included in the Twilight Time Blu-ray, is an essential work by Peckinpah.

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020Blu-ray Review

Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia

Featuring an introduction from scholar Garner Simmons! –
Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia is one of the most original films by Sam Peckinpah. A truly unique journey. Twilight Time released the film on Blu-ray in 2014 and 2016.

September 27, 2020September 27, 2020Blu-ray Review

The Getaway

Featuring an introduction by scholar Garner Simmons! –
The Getaway is an iconic Sam Peckinpah film starring Ali MacGraw and Steve McQueen. Warner Bros. released the film on Blu-ray in 2007.

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020Blu-ray Review

The Wild Bunch

Featuring an intro from Peckinpah scholar Garner Simmons!
The Wild Bunch is arguably the best film made by maverick filmmaker Sam Peckinpah. It is certainly one of the greatest Westerns ever made. The Warner Blu-ray is dated somewhat, but is still an irresistible package for fans of the film.

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020Blu-ray Review

Deep Rising

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.