While most action films look and sound great on DVD, I have recently come across several comedies that pack a punch with their visual and audio presentation, like “Jawbreaker”. This DVD is presented in full-frame, or a beautiful 1.85:1 letterboxed [...]
As the number of DVD titles continues to grow, it’s becoming obvious that audio commentaries are very hit-or-miss. However, it is also becoming apparent that John Waters can be relied upon to supply a very entertaining speech while watching his films. [...]
There is a certain flair and an undeniable charm to the film versions of Jane Austen’s novels, be it "Pride And Prejudice", "Emma" or "Sense And Sensibility". Her stories concisely capture the essence of British class [...]
When consulting any reference guide on cult films, rest assured that Frank Henenlotter will be mentioned. Despite the fact that he has only made five movies and hasn’t had a release out since 1992, Henenlotter is still seen as a guiding force among cult [...]
I’m the kind of person who is rarely impressed on Oscar night. I just never seem to agree with the winners chosen by the Academy. So, when I come across an Oscar winning film that I enjoy, it is a true rarity. But, I must admit, I did enjoy [...]
In his action movies Mel Gibson is handsome, funny and always a good guy, right? Well, let’s reconsider that for a minute. In his latest film "Payback", Mel Gibson plays a not-so-good character and he is actually not-so funny either. Mel [...]
New Line’s "The Corruptor" was Hong Kong superstar Chow Yun-Fat’s second film in Hollywood and as opposed to "The Replacement Killers" he finally has a real speaking part. It is a part in vein with many of the films that brought [...]
"Analyze This" has first caught my attention when I saw the trailer for the film’s theatrical run, showing a crying Robert DeNiro with his heavy Italian-tinged mob accent. "Hold on," I thought to myself, "this can’t be [...]
"A Geisha’s Secret" is once again a film quite different from many of Vivid’s adult films. Released under their "Vivid Wave" label, this disc offers adult entertainment with a different note and a different flair. As the title [...]
When I was in my very early teens I literally devoured any novel by British writer Agatha Christie I could possibly lay my hands on. Unlike many people I never had a real preference towards either Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot as the protagonist, but [...]
