Released in 1975, John Milius’ "The Wind And The Lion" was then perceived as homage to the sweeping historical epics that old studio Hollywood regularly churned out. In the era that spawned films like "The Godfather, " "Mean [...]
In the "The Font" Woody Allen, this time neither directing or writing – simply acting, plays Howard Prince, a smalltime New York restaurant cashier, part-time bookie, and as usual a nerdy loser. It is 1952 and the Un-American Committee is [...]
"When we last left the Robinsons, they were trapped in the boundless reaches of syndication, unaware that their exploits were carefully being documented for digital posterity…" For some, the universe is a never-ending sea filled with awe [...]
Warner’s DVD treatment of the 1944 version of ’Gaslight’ actually features another gem that’s easy to overlook – the 1940 British version of ’Gaslight’ as well, which makes an exciting release even more desirable. ’Gaslight’ tells the [...]
On their release of “S.W.A.T.” Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment has added a nice little hidden feature. From the disc’s Main Menu go to the “Special Features.” Once there, go to the second page and highlight the menu entry that reads “Sixth [...]
No other band in recent heavy metal history has captured my attention and undying devotion faster than Lamb of God. The band’s current release, ’As the Palaces Burn’, is deadly concoction of blistering guitar riffs, throaty growls and rapid-fire [...]
Superheroes in movies are hot these days and it is hardly surprising that apart from the straight paper-to-celluloid adaptations of the most infamous characters we also see incarnations of some smaller comic books. Not surprisingly, these more obscure [...]
Cary Grant never officially made a film with director Billy Wilder, notwithstanding Tony Curtis’ impersonation of the star in ’Some Like It Hot.’ (Wilder and Charles Brackett were uncredited writers on Grant’s 1947 fantasy ’The Bishop’s Wife.) [...]
It consistently amazes me how Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment butchers Hong Kong films without showing any respect for the films or remorse for their doing. The latest example is ’Fist Of The Red Dragon.’ Don’t be surprised if you’ve never [...]
Completely forgotten at the box office, ’Marci X’ is now making its DVD debut from Paramount Home Entertainment. While not exactly a comedy highlight, the movie is still not nearly as bad as many critics would have you believe. Starring Lisa Kudrow [...]
