4K UHD Review: Patriot Games
[Editor’s Note: This film is currently only available in the U.S. in the Jack Ryan 5-Film Collection in 4K, but it will no doubt be released by itself internationally and domestically at some point in the future, thus we are reviewing each film in the set individually.] [amazon_link asins=’B07FKPNJ8Q’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’moviegazett03-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’b13d4466-abb6-11e8-a849-81b68548c404′]After The Hunt […]
The Remains of the Day (Blu-ray)
Based on the Booker Prize-winning novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, The Remains of the Day is a true high point in the career of producer Ismail Merchant and director James Ivory that resulted in several memorable literary adaptions over four decades. Released in 1993, Anthony Hopkins gives a nuanced performance as Mr. Stevens, head butler who […]
Blu-ray Review: W.E.
Madonna makes the move to the director’s chair for her first major motion picture, W.E.. Well acted and undeniably stylish, the script—written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian—suffers from a lack of simplicity. Seemingly Madonna wanted to craft a classic love story for the ages. Unfortunately, the material lacks any substantial depth, and the two stories […]
Madonna’s W.E. arriving on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack May 1st
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company announced today the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD release of the ultimate love story, W.E., directed by Madonna. Co-written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian (Madonna: Truth or Dare), the romantic drama stars Abbie Cornish (Sucker Punch), Andrea Riseborough (Happy-Go-Lucky), James D’Arcy (Master and Commander: […]
Blu-ray Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
If there ever was a living director capable of bringing Roald Dahl’s slightly warped children’s stories to the big screen, it has to be Tim Burton. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory wasn’t the first time the two had “collaborated.” Burton produced Henry Selick’s animated James and the Giant Peach, but with Charlie Burton was in […]