Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
In 2018, Luca Guadagnino remade the classic Dario Argento film Suspiria. The resulting film can’t compete with the brilliance of the original, but there is a unique vision presented that will stir debates over the film’s merit. The music by Thom Yorke is exceptional.
Dagon is another fun and interesting adaptation of Lovecraft from Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna. Definitely a wild ride.
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is an excellent anthology film. Shout! Factory has given the film a proper release. The supplemental features by Michael Felsher and Red Shirt productions are excellent and very in depth.
Burying the Ex is a romantic comedy from Joe Dante featuring the late Anton Yelchin. The film deserved a better reception than it received upon its release and gets better on a second viewing. RLJ Entertainment has given it a release on Blu-ray.
Small Soldiers is a family friendly film from Joe Dante from 1998. Featuring some great comedic talents, the film is ripe for rediscovery.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a rare thing – a great sequel. Warner Bros. gave the film a Blu-ray release in 2012.
Twilight Zone: The Movie compiles some of the greatest directors of the Eighties, but a tragedy overshadowed the project and the resulting film is uneven.
Sonic the Hedgehog is a pleasant distraction to watch with the kids. The film is decidedly clean and innocent which puts it above most of the pack as far as family movies go. The Paramount UHD release looks and sounds great.
