DVD Reviews

Orion Pictures, the independent studio that got lucky from time to time at the box office, was in deep financial woes during the making of RoboCop 2. They needed Murphy’s return to the streets to be a big hit. It wasn’t. Scream Factory, providing the critically panned movie with a new 4K scan   ...

Just when you thought it was safe to go to the toilet in peace, the ghoulies return! With talking ghoulies who are bigger and more gross than they have ever been before, the third installment in the horror comedy franchise has these demonic creatures creating all sorts of catastrophes within the halls of  ...

Sometimes, life’s most extraordinary relationships come from the most unexpected places. The Friend, the touching adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s 2018 acclaimed novel, delivers an emotionally resonant story that balances beauty, heartbreak, and growth, with a performance-driven  ...

How far would you go to avenge the love of your life? This is the haunting question at the heart of The Amateur, the new thriller from director James Hawes that takes us on an emotional and suspenseful journey. Starring Rami Malek alongside Rachel Brosnahan and  ...

There’s no denying that Death of a Unicorn has an intriguing premise. Directed by first-time filmmaker Alex Scharfman and starring a notable cast including Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Will Poulter, and Téa Leoni, it promises a satirical, action-horror take on unicorn mythology  ...

Ryan Coogler’s latest filmmaking venture, Sinners, is a testament to the creative brilliance that emerges when a filmmaker is unrestrained by convention. After earning acclaim in films like Black Panther and Fruitvale Station, Coogler seems exhilarated by the freedom to ...

Few genres hit harder than war films. They remind us of the stark reality of armed conflict while also exploring the raw humanity buried beneath. Classics like Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, and Apocalypse Now have set the bar for depicting the brutal nature  ...

Do you still say your prayers?” Now, we all know that there is never a shortage of horror flicks that try to invade our senses and psyche every year. Countless additions to the genre and its subgenres release every year for us to enjoy in the darkness of the theater or slumped in our couches ...

Osgood Perkins, who brought us last year’s unexpected little horror gem Longlegs, is back with an adaptation of Stephen King’s short story called The Monkey, a curious blend of absurdist humor and relentless horror. The film opens with an ominous sense of dread, as Perkins immediately ...

As uninspired as its title, Barry Levinson’s The Alto Knights is a perplexing and surprisingly dull addition to the pantheon of mafia cinema. With the combined talent of Levinson and screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi – who brought us Casino, Goodfellas, and The Irishman for crying out loud! – expectations  ...

It’s Hong Kong action flavored by some Latino spices as a shadowy figure stalks the Mexican underworld, travelling from town to town with only a guitar case in hand! Written, co-produced, edited, and directed by Robert Rodriguez, Desperado - the neo-western ...

And - SNAP! - just like that, 15 years have passed!  Does Kick-Ass stand the test of time?  It certainly does and, Lionsgate Limited, presenting this 15th Anniversary 4K edition of the film, gives us more to celebrate!  More violence!  More kick-ass!  Complete with a SteelBook  ...

As far as remakes go, The Crazies, based on George A. Romero's cult classic from 1973, is one hell of a wild ride through America's back roads.  And Now, thanks to Lionsgate Limited, the film sees new life thanks to a Dolby Vision HDR upgrade, new nightmarish art from Attila Szarka, and five  ...

“Ever done it in the woods?” Be warned.  Piglet is on the prowl. This isn’t the Piglet you know and love, mind you.  It’s not even the Piglet from the Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey horror series, although someone sure as hell wants you to think it is.  Sure, it appears to be the  ...

First dates are horrifying. Often a mix of excitement and anxiety, they’re more than just an evening out; they’re a chance to connect, to spark something new, and, inevitably, to put yourself out there. It’s a dance of curiosity and vulnerability, where the stakes often feel higher  ...

Sleepy Floyd is Superman!” Some of you will remember that moment in basketball history.  Some of you won’t.  Regardless of your age, there’s quite a bit of fun to be had in the moment as Warriors guard Sleepy Floyd drops more than 29 points in the fourth quarter when he goes toe-to-toe with some neo-nazis in ...

It’s The Regulators vs The Outlaws! Den of Thieves, consisting of the first and the sequel, aren’t the most complicated of films.  They are violent, gritty, and deal with sociopaths disguising themselves as modern men.  The films are cops and robbers capers with just a bit more drama when it comes to  ...

Inglourious Basterds is a Tarantino film through and through. But to call it that is actually a bit of a slight to Tarantino himself. The filmmaker has carved out a highly recognizable but only marginally commercial niche as a director of extremes. Extreme violence, wit and recklessness are always prominent  ...

Directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp, Black Bag is a gripping espionage thriller that dives into the tangled web of loyalty, betrayal, and personal sacrifice. George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) is an elite operative at Britain’s National  ...

A movie is like a journey. A journey through many interesting and exciting places. If you stray from the steady course to experience some of the related scenery and landmarks along the way, you don't particularly mind if you get a bit off course. Such is the case with David Lynch's   ...

Director Abel Ferrara’s King of New York is finally getting the respect it deserves.  This film - gritty and chock full of unexpected violence - still hits hard.  It practically renders its audience deaf due to the unexpected explosion of violence in the film’s final moments.  It’s pure poetry as one gangster  ...

Paddington Bear, everyone’s favorite marmalade-loving hero, returns for another whimsical adventure in Paddington in Peru. While this third installment may not quite reach the brilliance of its predecessor, it is still a charming, heartfelt film brimming with wonder, humor,  ...

It boggles the mind that we have now over three decades without John Candy in the world. Much like Robin Williams’ passing, Candy’s left a big hole in the land of laughs and feel-good times at the movies. So too, the world lost the wonderful John Hughes far too early, taking with him  ...

Remember a time when vampires were monstrous? Creatures to be feared and loathed? The vampire genre has experienced massive waves of success and appeal over the years, with the likes of Twilight, True Blood, Buffy, and Vampire Diaries constantly delivering waves of stories that the world  ...

Well, here we are again. Another 4K offering from the back catalogue of James Cameron. This time heading back to the film that put him on the map: The Terminator. As with all these remastered Cameron offerings in the latest generation of physical media, the end result brings with it controversy  ...

There’s something intrinsically fun about the idea of pairing a romantic comedy with a slasher film. On paper, Heart Eyes—directed by Josh Ruben and penned by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy—seemed poised to carve out a unique niche. The  ...

In which the cult-approved Nicolas Cage fights off demonic animatronic mascots! He even dances in one key sequence as he gets ready for the ultimate battle against the last remaining heavy, ol Willy himself! I mean, seriously, HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG WITH THIS IDEA? ...

I’ve been waxing lyrical recently on some critically revered flicks and their rare confluences of casting, writing and execution to form classics for the ages. But it’s not just drama masterpieces that spawn a classic. If those elements are present, even the most critically ignored genres, such  ...

Few industries throw up more roadblocks against first-time success than the Hollywood filmmaking machine. It's hard out there in Tinseltown for a first timer. Sure, there are plenty of success stories; Jordan Peele hit it big with his Get Out, while Sam Mendes struck gold – quite literally – with American Beauty. And let’s not forget  ...

James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown is not your conventional biopic. Instead of attempting to capture the full, sprawling life of Bob Dylan, it zooms in on a defining four-year stretch (1961-1965), where a shy guitar-strumming vagabond transformed into a cultural force that irrevocably  ...