As faithful readers of this site probably know by now, "Bram Stoker's Dracula" is one of my favorite film, and one I enjoy revisiting over and over again. I do not consider it a guilty pleasure, but enjoyment of a piece of art. Some critics [...]
When Ludwig Van Beethoven died on March 29, 1827, over 20, 000 people were present at his funeral in Währing paying tribute to this singular musical genius – but he has not always been so popular. Ever since his passing however, his work has [...]
I freely admit that I was extremely hesitant to check out "Batman Begins, " the latest feature film in a franchise that had turned utterly unwatchable with its last two entries. While I had heard a number of good comments about the film I still [...]
Since its release, Francis Ford Coppola’s artistic and dazzling approach to the classic gothic tale about the bloodsucking prince of darkness has found a place in the hearts of many film fans. Not only is it a very beautiful version of the story, [...]
Another one of Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment’s early DVD releases has now found a new release in the form of a ’Superbit’ version. The DVD features a highly detailed anamorphic widescreen version of the movie in its original 2.35:1 aspect [...]
Luc Besson’s racy futuristic actioner "The Fifth Element" has long been regarded as the reference DVD among fans and critics alike. Despite the fact that it was one of the first DVDs released in 1997, the DVD still offers some of the best [...]
Oliver Stone’s "JFK" is a remarkable film that is too often overshadowed by the very real events upon which it is based and by the perceived political agenda of its director. But, as Stone himself has stated on numerous occasions, the movie is [...]
Like "The Big Blue, " Luc Besson’s "Léon, The Professional" has been available here in the US in its American theatrical version only for the longest time, which was significantly cut as opposed to the Director’s original cut. [...]
Is it just me, or do television mini-series become increasingly more prolific? I think I have never seen so many great television movies than in the past two years. Trimark Home Video just brings is the latest entry in the genre with their story of the [...]
When Ludwig Van Beethoven died on March 29, 1827, over 20,000 people were present at his funeral in Währing paying tribute to this singular musical genius – but he has not always been so popular. Ever since his passing however, his work has [...]
