David Strathairn – Art House Cult

June 9, 2024June 9, 2024Blu-ray Review

City of Hope

“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.

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024Blu-ray Review

Eight Men Out

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.

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023UHD Review

The Firm

Paramount has given Sidney Pollack’s classy John Grisham adaptation “The Firm” a UHD upgrade. Starring Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman, the film is a solid slowburn thriller set in Memphis, Tennessee.

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021UHD Review

Godzilla

“Godzilla” from director Gareth Edwards does the miraculous – it manages to make a good fan pleasing film from the long running Kaiju series. The director’s skills save the film from abundant pitfalls. The Warner Bros. UHD is demo material.

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021Blu-ray Review

Matewan

Matewan is an exceptional drama from maverick director John Sayles based on a historic incident that took place in Matewan, West Virginia between unionized coal miners and their oppressors. It’s a moving film that Criterion has given a must-own release.