Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
“Kill Me Again” is the first of three well regarded neo-noir films written and directed by John Dahl. These films were part of the brief neo-noir renaissance of the Eighties and Nineties, and rank as some of the best examples of how to do that genre justice.
“Thunderheart” was given a solid Blu-ray release by Sony in 2024. The 4K upgrade will appeal to fans of Roger Deakins’ cinematography and audio purists who want the newly included theatrical stereo track. It’a a great movie that deserves more attention.
“Thunderheart” is a great police procedural from the Nineties that takes place in the Badlands of South Dakota. Val Kilmer, Graham Greene, and the eternally cool Sam Shepard star in Michael Apted’s film. Sony has given it a great looking Blu-ray release.
“Top Gun: Maverick” gave theatrical audiences a reason to take a breath and eat some popcorn. It is a satisfying sequel and a loving tribute to Tony Scott. “Maverick” is our favorite film from 2022.
“True Romance” is one of the best films of the Nineties. Watching Tony Scott interpret the words of Quentin Tarantino while maintaining his signature visual style is an absolute treat. The 4K UHD release by Arrow Video looks gorgeous and features the legacy content alongside a few new features.
