Matinee is on me of the best family friendly comedies of the Nineties. One of Joe Dante’s best films has been given a great release by Shout!Factory.
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.
Judgment Night is a thriller from the Nineties starring Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Denis Leary. WB Archive has given the film a great looking transfer from a 2K scan.
Waiting for Guffman is an amazingly funny comedy by Christopher Guest. The mockumentary focuses on Corky St. Clair and his attempts to create a Broadway style musical for the small town of Blaine, Missouri.
Perfect Blue is a fantastic psychological thriller. Satoshi Kon’s first film had a lasting impact on other director’s work and remains one of the finest anime films.
In the Mouth of Madness is a great later entry in John Carpenter’s filmography. One of my favorite Carpenter films, Shout!Factory has given it a great transfer from a 4K scan.
