DVD Review: Ken Burns America Collection
One of America’s preeminent historians, Ken Burns became a household name when his nine-part documentary “The Civil War” first aired on PBS in 1990. A hit with critics and audiences alike, “The Civil War” received many honors including two Emmys…
Blu-ray Review: Boys Town
Released in 1938, Boys Town was based on a real-life community in Nebraska, a home for orphaned and homeless boys that was started by Father Edward Flanagan. Starring Spencer Tracy as Flanagan, Boys Town was a box office success, and…
4K UHD Review: Out of the Past
A well regarded “medium-grade thriller “ at the time of its release in 1947, Out of the Past has since gained a reputation as one of the great 1940’s film noirs. Starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, and Kirk Douglas, in…
4K UHD Review: The Pink Panther Masterpiece Collection
DISC 1: The Pink Panther (1963) It seems hard to believe now, but initially United Artists had so little faith in The Pink Panther that they let Lew Grade produce it in exchange for distribution rights. You can bet UA…
Blu-ray Review: I Love Lucy – The Complete Series (75th Anniversary Edition)
CBS/Paramount is celebrating the 75th anniversary of I Love Lucy with a re-release of the series on Blu-ray. The set includes seasons 1-6 plus seasons 7-9 of The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour. All have been wonderfully restored with lossless audio. The…
Blu-ray Review: Hell’s Highway – The True Story of Highway Safety Films
It seems impossible to believe now, but there was a time when those responsible for highway safety films seemed to believe that using scare tactics as an educational tool was a good idea. I grew up hearing rumors about the…