“Journey Into Fear” is a somewhat less successful collaboration between Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles which has been beautifully restored by Warner Archive.
“The Lady from Shanghai” is a deliriously strange film noir. Directed by Orson Welles, the film was recut by the studio, but still works. Rita Hayworth dazzles as a bombshell blonde. Sony has given the film a 4K UHD release.
“Act of Violence” is a pretty good noir film that deals with some surprising post-war issues. Fred Zinnemann directs the great Robert Ryan, Van Heflin, Janet Leigh, and Mary Astor in the film which Warner Archive has given a Blu-ray release.
John Huston’s “The Maltese Falcon” is a flawless adaptation of the novel by Dashiell Hammett featuring Humphrey Bogart in one of his most iconic performances as Sam Spade.
“Casablanca” is an emotionally rewarding and thrilling war time classic that deserves all the acclaim that has been heaped on it since its initial theatrical release. The 4K UHD from Warner Bros. earns our very highest recommendation!
The Lubitsch Touch is a wonderful thing to behold. “Heaven Can Wait” finds the director in excellent form with a great cast that includes Don Ameche and Gene Tierney. Criterion released the film in 2018.
Starring Robert Young, “They Won’t Believe Me” is an unforgiving and unsentimental film noir about a philandering stock broker and his disastrous love affairs. WB Archive has given the film a great looking release.
The Shop Around the Corner by Ernst Lubitsch remains one of the defining romantic comedies. The film was so good that it has been remade twice. Stewart and Sullavan shine in their roles. WB Archive has given the film a release with a stunning transfer.
Phantom Lady is an enjoyable film noir featuring a strong performance by Ella Raines. Arrow Academy released the Universal Pictures film on Blu-ray.
