“The Contender” features amazing performances and some of the best dialogue of any fictional political film. Giant Media has given the film a release on BD-R.
Sony Pictures has given Spike Lee’s sophomore film “School Daze” a 4K UHD release. The transfer is rock solid and the archival special features are excellent.
“Varsity Blues” was one of the most beloved teenage comedy-dramas of the Nineties. Paramount has given the coming-of-age small town football film its due with a new 4K UHD release to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Radiance Films has given Yuzo Kawashima’s “Elegant Beast” a release. The Japanese comedy of manners and sexual politics holds up well.
“Dumb Money” tells the story of the Wall Street Bets/ GameStop push during 2020. Starring Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, and Nick Offerman, the film has been given a Blu-ray release by Sony Pictures.
“Oppenheimer” is an exceptional film from Christopher Nolan featuring a career best performance by Cillian Murphy. The 4K UHD earns a perfect score and our absolute highest recommendation.
“Terms of Endearment,” James L. Brooks’s tearjerker comedy which won five Academy Awards, has been given a 4K UHD upgrade by Paramount Pictures. Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, and Debra Winger are wonderful in the film.
Fun City Editions has given the 1971 slice-of-life drama “T.R. Baskin” a Blu-ray release. Directed by Herbert Ross, the film was written and produced by Peter Hyams. The disc features solid technical specs and an excellent interview,
Le Mépris is one of Godard’s finest works. The film finds Godard working with amazing collaborators (Coutard, Bardot, Piccoli, Delerue) to create a memorable work of art at the peak of his powers. The 4K release is beautiful.