4K UHD Review: Mildred Pierce (Criterion Collection)
Based on the novel by James M. Cain, Mildred Pierce is the type of bleak, melodramatic film that its star Joan Crawford excelled in–tough as nails–a woman who could take care of herself, but is alluring enough to always have a man around (this is the 1940’s after all, she couldn’t be too independent). The […]
Blu-ray Review: Mildred Pierce (1945) (Criterion Collection)
Based on the novel by James M. Cain, Mildred Pierce is the type of bleak, melodramatic film that it’s star Joan Crawford excelled in–tough as nails–a woman who could take care of herself, but is alluring enough to always have a man around (this is the 1940’s after all, she couldn’t be too independent). The […]
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (Blu-ray)
Adapted from Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a character driven drama that gives its actors a real chance to shine. Released in 1958, the film was a big hit; audiences flocked to the theater to see the steamy interactions between Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman. Set in […]