Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
The Comfort of Strangers is a perfectly realized adaptation of the unsettling Ian McEwan novel of the same name. Paul Schrader directs. Christopher Walken and Helen Mirren shine in the film. Criterion Collection has given the film a pristine Blu-ray release.
Silent Running is a great science fiction film from the Seventies starring the fantastic Bruce Dern. The film is unique because of its sense of melancholy and prescient environmental themes. Arrow Video has given the film an excellent new release.
The first release from label Fun City Editions – Alphabet City is a visually exciting crime drama from 1984. Fans of the film will be excited to see it on Blu-ray.
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.
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.
