Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
Featuring an introduction from film scholar and author Troy Howarth!
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage changed the Italian thriller genre for forever. Spawning a million imitations, Argento’s stylized film remains one of the best giallo films ever made.
Silent Running is a great science fiction film from the Seventies starring the fantastic Bruce Dern. The film is unique because of its sense of melancholy and prescient environmental themes. Arrow Video has given the film an excellent new release.
High Plains Drifter is one of Eastwoods most unusual and best Westerns. Kino Lorber have given the film a stunning new 4K restoration. Highly recommended!
Featuring introductions by scholar Garner Simmons! –
The Killer Elite is not a fully fledged film by Sam Peckinpah despite flashes of greatness. Noon Wine, which is included in the Twilight Time Blu-ray, is an essential work by Peckinpah.
Featuring an introduction from scholar Garner Simmons! –
Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia is one of the most original films by Sam Peckinpah. A truly unique journey. Twilight Time released the film on Blu-ray in 2014 and 2016.
Featuring an introduction by scholar Garner Simmons! –
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid is one of Peckinpah’s most interesting and most flawed films. Disavowed by Peckinpah himself upon its release, a 2005 restoration brought the film back in a form close to its original intent.
Featuring an introduction by scholar Garner Simmons! –
The Getaway is an iconic Sam Peckinpah film starring Ali MacGraw and Steve McQueen. Warner Bros. released the film on Blu-ray in 2007.
Featuring an introduction from scholar Garner Simmons! –
Junior Bonner is a wonderful family drama starring Steve McQueen, Robert Preston, and Ida Lupino. Kino Lorber’s Blu-ray is well worth adding to your collection.
Featuring an intro from Peckinpah scholar Garner Simmons! –
Straw Dogs is one of Peckinpah’s most brutally effective and harrowing films. It’s a truly unforgettable film. The Criterion Collection release of the film is essential for fans of the film.
Featuring an introduction from Peckinpah scholar Garner Simmons!
The Ballad of Cable Hogue finds Sam Peckinpah in a light hearted mood. Jason Robards gives a great performance. Warner Archive gave the film a good release on Blu-ray.
Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon is a masterfully done period piece that shows exactly how meticulous Kubrick could be. The Criterion Collection Blu-ray is essential for fans of Kubrick.
