Radiance Films continues to broaden their art house horizons with the avant-garde playful and colorful German New Wave film “Red Sun.” The supplement by Margaret Deriaz is a true standout.
“Yakuza Graveyard” reunited director Kinji Fukasaku with writer Kazuo Kasahara. With a cast that includes Tetsuya Watari, Nobuo Kaneko, and Meiko Kaji, the results are predictably excellent. Radiance Films has given the film a Blu-ray release.
“Breathless” is an enjoyable reimagining of the classic French film. It can not match the original, but can be enjoyed on its own merits due to extremely colorful cinematography by Richard H. Kline. Fun City Editions has given the film a good release with a new 2K restoration.
Ivan Passer’s “Born to Win” is a well made character driven drama from the “New Hollywood” era. George Segal stars as J, a heroin addict whose hustles cause him to continuously spiral downward. Fun City Editions have given the film an attractive release.
“Married to the Mob” is a colorful film that mixes mobster intrigue and romantic comedy elements. Fun City Editions has given the film a solid 2K scan and new special features.
John Huston’s “The Maltese Falcon” is a flawless adaptation of the novel by Dashiell Hammett featuring Humphrey Bogart in one of his most iconic performances as Sam Spade.
“Pulp Fiction” is considered by many to be Tarantino’s greatest film. It is certainly his most influential and one of the definitive films of the independent movement of the Nineties.
Arrow Video has given Western territories a chance to check out Johnnie To’s “Running Out of Time” series of films. The release comes with both films and numerous supplements. Both films look nice on Blu-ray.
MVD Rewind has brought “Miami Blues” back to the Blu-ray format. “Miami Blues” is a wonderful adaptation of the novel by Charles Willeford. This sundrenched noir absolutely deserves rediscovery!
In 2018, Twilight Time released the excellent thriller “The Incident” on Blu-ray. The film shows off a wonderful debut performance by Martin Sheen alongside Tony Musante.
MVD Rewind has given Michael Cimino’s film “Desperate Hours” a Blu-ray release. Edited against Cimino’s will, the film is an interesting misfire that has some redeeming elements.