“The Card Counter” is a drama from writer-director Paul Schrader which was filmed during the Covid pandemic in Biloxi, Mississippi. Oscar Isaac shines in the film.
“Vanilla Sky” is one of the most interesting films in both Cameron Crowe’s and Tom Cruise’s filmographies. It is a truly unique film experience and the Paramount Presents Blu-ray is gorgeous.
“The Shawshank Redemption” is one of the best films of all time and is the best prison drama ever made. Warner Bros. has given the film a new 4K UHD release that brings out the very best from Roger Deakins’ cinematography.
Based on the novel “No Beast So Fierce” by convict Edward Bunker, Straight Time is uniquely adept at interpreting the subject of imprisonment and recidivism in our country. Warner Archive’s Blu-ray features a beautiful transfer.
“I Spit On Your Grave” is one of the most relentless and difficult rape/revenge films ever made. Ronin Flix have done an excellent job of presenting this troubling film in its best presentation.
“Walking the Edge” is an enjoyable low key revenge film with Robert Forster, Joe Spinell, and Nancy Kwan. Fun City Editions have given fans a great looking release.
“A Day of Judgment” is an interesting film due to its mixture of religious elements with elements of an Eighties slasher film. Severin Films has given the film a solid release that rescues it from VHS obscurity.
“A Clockwork Orange” is a masterpiece. Fifty years after its initial release, none of the film’s power has been diminished. The Warner Bros. 4K UHD release earns our highest recommendation.
“The Bravados” is a great exhibition of the depth of Gregory Peck’s acting skills. It is a Western that doubles as a morality play regarding revenge and justice. Twilight Time’s Blu-ray is superb.
“Prince of the City” is a well made crime drama that tells a true story of high level police corruption in New York City in the Seventies. Treat Williams stars alongside Jerry Orbach. The Warner Archive Blu-ray will please fans.