Blu-ray Review: The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Loosely based on a true story, the 1968 British comedy The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom leans into the mod lifestyle that permeated London in the mid to late 1960’s while exploring the complexities of romantic relationships. Married to Robert (Richard Attenborough) a workaholic brassiere manufacturer, Harriet Blossom (Shirley MacLaine) is unhappy in the relationship. While […]
Blu-ray Review: Firestarter (Collector’s Edition)
Based on the Stephen King novel, Firestarter may not be a masterpiece, but more than thirty years after its theatrical release, it’s still entertaining. While the pyrotechnics and special effects occasionally threaten to overtake the narrative, a memorable performance from George C. Scott helps elevate the material. As a teenager in the 1980’s, I was […]
DVD Review: The Black Cauldron (25th Anniversary Edition)
Disney/Buena Vista | 1985 | 80 mins. | PG By the mid-eighties, Disney had released a string of lackluster films. In 1985, the ‘House of Mouse’ was poised to release The Black Cauldron. Their most expensive project since Pinocchio, and only the second to be shot on 70mm film (Sleeping Beauty was the first) Cauldron […]