Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
Being There stars Peter Sellers in one of his greatest roles. It was also the last film of great importance by director Hal Ashby. Criterion Collection has given the film an exceptional release with some vital special features and a beautiful 4K scan.
8 Million Ways to Die is an interesting failure. There is a good film inside of what is presented, but Hal Ashby never got the chance he deserved to cut the film his way. I am really thankful that Kino Lorber has given the film a chance to find an audience on Blu-ray.
Shampoo is an off-beat comedy-drama that is as likely to have fans as detractors. I personally am a fan. The Criterion Collection Blu-ray features solid technical specs.
The Last Detail is a seminal film from the Seventies and one of the best films of Hal Ashby’s brief but brilliant career.