It is interesting to view John Carpenter’s career and examine each movie for its own merits on occasion. I have noticed that I found some of his movies actually work better with some distance upon repeated viewing, rather than the high expectations one [...]
In 1968 the sexual revolution may have been fully under way, but the issue of homosexuality was still constantly pushed aside, outcast from society. As such, “The Killing Of Sister George” was – and certainly still is – a very important [...]
Pioneer’s release of “Bride Of Re-Animator” also contains some interesting hidden features. From the disc’s main menu go to the “Special Features” section where you will see an image of Herbert West holding up a syringe. Press the left arrow [...]
“Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit” was the quick sequel that followed the original surprise hit comedy in 1992. Whoopy Goldberg showed off her comedic talents in these films as a lounge singer that turns into a nun – against her will at first [...]
In April 1997, just shortly after DVD had first been released into the marketplace, Columbia TriStar released a great-looking version of “Jumanji” for the fledgling format. Now, almost three years later, the studio revisits the movie and gives it a [...]
Ricky Martin may turn out as a one-hit wonder when everything is said and done, but one thing is clear nonetheless, he has been a wonder with one hell of a lot of talent that deserved the limelight. Turning around the world with a single appearance at [...]
Trimark Home Video has once again hidden some trailers on their release of Oliver Stone’s controversial movie “Natural Born Killers.” On the disc’s main menu, highlight the familiar Trimark logo and then press “Enter”. This will take you to [...]
A film with French Stewart in the lead can hardly be expected to be serious or even satirical. The actor from the incredible “3rd Rock From The Sun” TV series is expected to be play the somewhat dimwitted personality he is showing us every week in the [...]
I had seen "The Odessa File" a long time ago on TV and I remembered it as being a rather good movie. In all honesty however, I had forgotten how powerful this movie really is. Fortunately Columbia TriStar Home Video now gives us the chance to [...]
I have always felt that George C. Scott was the strongest in the parts that brought out the human and emotional sides of his characters. Although his performance in movies like “Patton” was truly remarkable, to me parts such as that of Edward [...]
