“Judas and the Black Messiah” is an excellent historical drama based on the sad but true story of Fred Hampton and his betrayal by William O’ Neal. Warner Bros. have brought the film to Blu-ray.
This Hammer Studios film basically kicked off the entire Hammer Horror genre. The combination of Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and director Terence Fisher is a winning formula. Warner Archive has given the film a deluxe 2-disc release!
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 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.
Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket is a truly unique take on the Vietnam war. Warner have given the film a beautiful new 4K transfer that breathes new life into the film.
The new presentation of the classic Richard Donner film The Goonies is a tremendous upgrade visually from all prior versions. Warner Bros. Have given the film a beautiful new 4K release.
We will never know what Joe Dante’s true vision for Looney Tunes: Back in Action could have been, but the resulting film is still has some great moments and the final score by Jerry Goldsmith. Warner Bros. released a Blu-ray in 2014.
