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Posted onOctober 19, 2020October 19, 2020Blu-ray Review

Mallrats

Mallrats was a much maligned film by Kevin Smith that has developed a cult following over the last 25 years. Arrow Video have given it a definitive release with a new 4K transfer.

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Posted onSeptember 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.

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Posted onSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 2020Blu-ray Review

The Ballad of Cable Hogue

Featuring an introduction from Peckinpah scholar Garner Simmons!
The Ballad of Cable Hogue finds Sam Peckinpah in a light hearted mood. Jason Robards gives a great performance. Warner Archive gave the film a good release on Blu-ray.

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Posted onSeptember 4, 2020September 4, 2020UHD Review

The Goonies

The new presentation of the classic Richard Donner film The Goonies is a tremendous upgrade visually from all prior versions. Warner Bros. Have given the film a beautiful new 4K release.

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Posted onSeptember 2, 2020September 2, 2020Blu-ray Review

Used Cars

Used Cars is a crude comedy about lying car salesmen starring Kurt Russell. Written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the film is very funny. Shout!Factory has released the film in a collector’s edition.

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Posted onAugust 12, 2020August 12, 2020Blu-ray Review

The Favourite

The Favourite is an exceptional comedy that is also a great period piece. A great movie.

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Posted onAugust 8, 2020August 8, 2020Blu-ray Review

Burying the Ex

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.

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Posted onAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020Digital

Small Soldiers

Small Soldiers is a family friendly film from Joe Dante from 1998. Featuring some great comedic talents, the film is ripe for rediscovery.

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Posted onAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020Digital

The Second Civil War

The Second Civil War is a strong entry in Joe Dante’s filmography. Working with a dream cast, the film is an enjoyable satire.

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Posted onAugust 1, 2020August 1, 2020Blu-ray Review

Matinee

Matinee is on me of the best family friendly comedies of the Nineties. One of Joe Dante’s best films has been given a great release by Shout!Factory.

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Posted onJuly 31, 2020July 31, 2020Blu-ray Review

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a rare thing – a great sequel. Warner Bros. gave the film a Blu-ray release in 2012.

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Posted onJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020Blu-ray Review

The ‘Burbs – Collector’s Edition

The ‘Burbs was released in 1989 to a harsh critical reception. Over time the film has become a true cult classic. The film is not just one of the best Joe Dante movies, it is one of the best comedies from the Eighties. The Shout!Factory Collector’s Edition is the best available version of the film.

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