If you’re a fan of Peter Jackson’s treatment of Tolkien’s work, there’s no reason not to pick this up right away.
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Blu-ray Review: ‘Fargo’
I have been a fan Coen Brothers movies since I saw Raising Arizona, in the 1980s. The 1996 Academy Award winning film Fargo is one of my all-time favorite movies, though a couple others of their films also populate my top ten. Fargo marks the brothers’ return to their home state …
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Knights of Badassdom’
Fanboys are sure to eat this up because it’s hard to come by a film that embraces its premise rather than simply make fun of it.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Persona’ (1966) Criterion Collection
For anyone with an appreciation for film who has not seen 'Persona,' the new Criterion Collection Blu-ray edition is a must.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Walking with Dinosaurs: The Movie’
Originally produced for the BBC, theatrical directors Barry Cook and Neil Nightingale and screenwriter John Collee, have completely downgraded the original series’ successful blend of documentary filmmaking and computer-generated dino goodness.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Wrong’
When approaching Quentin Dupieux's flm, think surrealism -- Salvador Dali in motion.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Wrath of Vajra’
Highly recommended for martial arts and action fans, with the nearly perfect video/audio and excellent extras.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Odd Thomas’
While far from a character driven independent outing, Odd Thomas is the best film on both Sommers’ and Koontz’s big screen resumes.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Book Thief’
The Book Thief makes a wonderful adaptation of a great book by ditching the parts of the novel that don't translate well on screen, and finding a fresh, personal perspective on 1940s Germany.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘George Washington’ – The Criterion Collection
The ambitious feature-film debut from director David Gordon Green remains thought-provoking, if unfocused.
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