Mallrats was a much maligned film by Kevin Smith that has developed a cult following over the last 25 years. Arrow Video have given it a definitive release with a new 4K transfer.
Reversal of Fortune is a well made film based on the true crime book by defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz. Jeremy Irons gives a strong performance alongside Ron Silver and Glenn Close. Warner Archive has given the film a fan pleasing Blu-ray presentation.
Deep Rising is an adventure film that blends elements from The Poseidon Adventure, Under Siege, Alien, and John Carpenter films into one crazy B-movie starring Treat Williams and Famke Janssen. Kino Lorber has given the film a Collector’s Edition full of extras.
Small Soldiers is a family friendly film from Joe Dante from 1998. Featuring some great comedic talents, the film is ripe for rediscovery.
The Second Civil War is a strong entry in Joe Dante’s filmography. Working with a dream cast, the film is an enjoyable satire.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a rare thing – a great sequel. Warner Bros. gave the film a Blu-ray release in 2012.
Death Warrant is a great early Van Damme feature. Scorpion Releasing/ Ronin Flix have given the film a strong transfer from a 2K scan and some enjoyable special features.
Color of Night was vilified upon its release but has still held onto a devoted fan base for more than twenty five years. The new release by Kino includes the home video debut of the Theatrical Cut and a great commentary track by Richard Rush. Unfortunately, the video specs are still pretty rough.
Showdown is an extremely fun and unintentionally hilarious rip-off of The Karate Kid. MVD Rewind have given it a fantastic release. Fans of cheesy Nineties films will want to check this one out.
Escape from L.A. receives a Collector’s Edition from a new 4K scan from Shout!Factory. The film has its fans and detractors, but the film succeeds in providing good replay value for fans and a great cameo from Bruce Campbell.