“The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” was a big hit for director Nobuhiko Obayashi. The film is an enjoyable teenage romance that plays with elements of time travel. Cult Epics has given the film a great looking 4K release.
“Kill Me Again” is the first of three well regarded neo-noir films written and directed by John Dahl. These films were part of the brief neo-noir renaissance of the Eighties and Nineties, and rank as some of the best examples of how to do that genre justice.
Despite a good cast, good director, and great cinematography, “9 1/2 Weeks” can not overcome the unlikability of a key character that drains the film of its emotional core.
“A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Master” was the most successful Elm Street film until “Freddy vs. Jason.” While the script is weaker than the prior film, the direction by Renny Harlin works. The picture is style over substance, but has plenty of nostalgic charm.
“A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” is one of the most reviled (and most beloved) horror sequels ever made. Warner has given the film an excellent 4K release in their 4K “A Nightmare on Elm Street” collection.
Eureka! Entertainment brings Joe Cheung’s “”Flaming Brothers” to Blu-ray. The film is notable to see screenwriters Wong Kar-Wai and Jeffrey Lau’s take on the heroic bloodshed genre with Chow Yun-Fat in a leading role.
“Clean and Sober” is a no-nonsense look at a drug addict having a painful wake-up call to change his life. Michael Keaton shines in the lead role. Warner Archive has given the film a Blu-ray release.
”The Little Drummer Girl” had all the makings of a classic, but the casting of Diane Keaton in the lead role as an actress turned spy disrupted the better elements of the film. Warner Archive has given the picture a Blu-ray release.
“Pale Rider” was the only Western that Clint Eastwood directed or starred in during the Eighties. It is a solid entry in his canon, with great cinematography by Bruce Surtees. Warner’s 4K release is exceptional.
