Blu-ray Review: Dillinger (MGM)
Screenwriter John Milius, who penned Apocalypse Now and Red Dawn, among others, made his feature length directorial debut with Dillinger starring Warren Oates in the title role. Released in 1973, American International Pictures hoped to capitalize on the success of Bonnie and Clyde, released just a few years earlier. A moderate success at the box […]
4K UHD Review: Shane
At first glance, George Stevens’ Shane, while beautifully shot, might appear to be similar to countless other Westerns. A lone gunman looking to start a new life, rides into town and ends up reluctantly using his guns in defense of the good townspeople against the hired thugs of the local cattle baron. In truth, the […]
Blu-ray Review: The Hunter
Released in August of 1980, The Hunter is largely remembered because star Steve McQueen died just three months later, as a result of cancer surgery. McQueen plays a modern day, down and out bounty hunter Ralph “Papa” Thorson (whose real story. Served as the basis of the film), forced to take whatever jobs he can […]
Blu-ray Review: The Swarm
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She Wore A Yellow Ribbon (Blu-ray)
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon is probably not one of director John Ford’s finest films, but it’s among his most beloved. The second of the unofficial “Cavalry Trilogy” between Fort Apache and Rio Grande, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon was typical of the type of western—sentimental, energetic, and yearning—that filled movie theaters as the sun […]
Something Big (Blu-ray)
In 1971, Dean Martin was at the height of his fame. His variety show on NBC had been a hit for since 1965, and he had become one of the highest paid performers on television. Fans loved his cool, smirking, devil-may-care attitude. Martin used his summer hiatus’ from the show to do nightclub appearances and […]
Blu-ray Review: Shane
At first glance, George Stevens’ Shane, while beautifully shot, might appear to be similar to countless other Westerns. A lone gunman looking to start a new life rides into town and ends up reluctantly using his guns in defense of the good townspeople against the hired thugs of the local cattle baron. In reality, the […]
DVD Review: Something Big (1971)
In 1971, Dean Martin was near the height of his fame. His variety show on NBC had been a hit for NBC since 1965, and he had become one of the highest paid performers on television. Fans loved his cool, smirking, devil-may-care attitude. Martin used his summer hiatus’ from the show to do nightclub appearances […]