Anchor Bay presents “The Johnsons” in a 1.85:1 letterboxed aspect ratio on this DVD. The picture is very clear and the source material shows only minor wear and scratches. The picture itself is somewhat dark and flat, but one can assume this has to do [...]
“Pig In The City” comes with a 16×9 enhanced 1.85:1 widescreen transfer and a fullscreen version on the same disc, which is a mix between an open matte and a pan & scan presentation. Both are stunning, producing a vividly sharp image with [...]
“Shoot Out” contains a pan & scan version of the film in an exceedingly clean transfer. This transfer has been digitally restored to achieve the level of quality required for this release. Unfortunately some restoration artifacts are evident in [...]
The Collector’s Edition of Universal’s “Patch Adams” contains Marc Shaiman’s complete isolated music score. Go to the “Special Features” from the main menu and there select the “Medical Value Of Laughter” documentary. At the bottom of [...]
While most of us probably try not to think about death, it is often a popular subject in film. More specifically, many films tackle the subject of the afterlife and what it may contain for us. The latest film to tackle this controversial topic is Vincent [...]
With the recent incidents in Colorado, the nation has once again focused on violence in film. Over the years, the debate over ultra-violent movies has gone on, with the quarrel coming to a head every few years. However, many of us don’t focus on the [...]
If you had told me seventeen years ago that in 1998 Sam Raimi would direct an Oscar nominated film, I would have immediately believed you. Of course, I would have thought that the film in question was "Evil Dead IV" or something down those [...]
"I don’t patronize bunny rabbits!" — Veronica’s father in "Heathers" When people began pointing fingers at movie violence following the incident in Littleton, I kept waiting for someone to mention "Heathers". After [...]
With "Gods and Monsters" director Bill Condon and his cast have created a film that has wowed audiences and critics alike. When I was talking to the director a few days ago, he mentioned the beauty of this DVD release and I was very excited to [...]
When a film that was originally destined for a theatrical release is sent straight to video, usually one of two things has happened. Either a smart studio executive has saved the public from a bad theatre-going experience and $7.50, or a not-so-smart [...]
