Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
Featuring an intro from Peckinpah scholar Garner Simmons!
The Wild Bunch is arguably the best film made by maverick filmmaker Sam Peckinpah. It is certainly one of the greatest Westerns ever made. The Warner Blu-ray is dated somewhat, but is still an irresistible package for fans of the film.
Major Dundee is a flawed film by Sam Peckinpah with some great performances and a true sense of realism. The Twilight Time Blu-ray is the definitive version of the film with the 2005 cut and Theatrical Cut.
Ride the High Country is an early masterpiece from the great Sam Peckinpah. This review also features an introduction from Peckinpah scholar Garner Simmons!
Satan Never Sleeps features a strong performance by William Holden and lush cinematography by Oswald Morris, but the sexual politics of the latter half of the film feel dated in our present time. Twilight Time has given the film a beautiful release.
The Quiller Memorandum is a great excuse to watch George Segal, Alec Guinness, and Max Von Sydow in an espionage film together. With striking cinematography by Erwin a Hiller, the film shines from a new 4K transfer for Twilight Time.
One of the greatest artistic achievements in film receives the deluxe 4K treatment it deserves in this must-own release.
Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick star in this heartbreaking exploration of alcoholism from director Blake Edwards.
