“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.
Shout! Factory has given the Stephen King adaptation “Silver Bullet” a 4K UHD release with a brand new transfer. Fans of the film will be impressed by the 4K upgrade.
Paramount has given “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” a beautiful 4K UHD steelbook release. It stands as one of the best teen comedies ever made. The film has aged beautifully and deserves a place in your collection.
“American Pop” manages to traverse four generations of history and music in 96 minutes. It’s not perfect, but it is ambitious. Sony has given the film a Blu-ray release.
The wait is finally over! Criterion has given Martin Scorsese’s “After Hours” a definitive 4K UHD release. It’s a strange trip through Soho in New York after midnight in the Eighties. It earns our highest recommendation!
“National Lampoon’s Vacation” is still, forty years after its release, the ultimate family road trip comedy. Harold Ramis brought John Hughes’ script to life to make a comedy classic. The new 4K UHD by Warner is a big step forward visually.
“Magnificent Warriors” is an Indiana Jones style adventure film set during the Indo-China War. It is a showpiece for Michelle Yeoh’s incredible martial arts skills. 88 Films has given the film a very nice release.
“Breathless” is an enjoyable reimagining of the classic French film. It can not match the original, but can be enjoyed on its own merits due to extremely colorful cinematography by Richard H. Kline. Fun City Editions has given the film a good release with a new 2K restoration.
“Cutter’s Way” is a low-key masterpiece of the sundrenched noir genre. The film stars Jeff Bridges and John Heard in an unforgettable performance. The Fun City Edition Blu-ray earns our highest recommendation.