Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
Featuring an introduction by scholar Garner Simmons! –
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid is one of Peckinpah’s most interesting and most flawed films. Disavowed by Peckinpah himself upon its release, a 2005 restoration brought the film back in a form close to its original intent.
Featuring an introduction from scholar Garner Simmons! –
Junior Bonner is a wonderful family drama starring Steve McQueen, Robert Preston, and Ida Lupino. Kino Lorber’s Blu-ray is well worth adding to your collection.
Featuring an intro from Peckinpah scholar Garner Simmons! –
Straw Dogs is one of Peckinpah’s most brutally effective and harrowing films. It’s a truly unforgettable film. The Criterion Collection release of the film is essential for fans of the film.
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.
Ride the High Country is an early masterpiece from the great Sam Peckinpah. This review also features an introduction from Peckinpah scholar Garner Simmons!
Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket is a truly unique take on the Vietnam war. Warner have given the film a beautiful new 4K transfer that breathes new life into the film.
Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon is a masterfully done period piece that shows exactly how meticulous Kubrick could be. The Criterion Collection Blu-ray is essential for fans of Kubrick.
Miracle Mile is an enjoyable and eccentric nuclear disaster thriller. The film has been given new life with Kino Lorber’s Blu-Ray release.
The Favourite is an exceptional comedy that is also a great period piece. A great movie.
The Second Civil War is a strong entry in Joe Dante’s filmography. Working with a dream cast, the film is an enjoyable satire.
The sophomore feature by S. Craig Zahler is a well crafted piece of grind house cinema with a stellar lead performance by Vince Vaughn. This one is not to be missed!
The third film by acclaimed anime filmmaker Satoshi Kon has finally been released on Blu-ray and it looks and sounds fantastic. All four of his films have now received stateside releases.