The Hurricane (1937) (Blu-ray)
An early disaster film directed by John Ford (Stagecoach, The Grapes of Wrath), The Hurricane offers up special effects that almost eighty years after its initial release are still impressive. The highlight is a fifteen minute hurricane sequence (hence the film’s title) created by special effects wizard James Basevi who created the earthquakes in 1936’s […]
The Best of Bogart Collection (Blu-ray)
Nearly sixty years after his death, Humphrey Bogart remains an international icon. Tough, cool, and sophisticated, many regard him as the epitome of class. In a career that spanned nearly three decades, Bogart appeared in seventy five feature films, many of which are undisputed classics. Understanding Bogart’s iconic status, Warner Brothers has released The Best […]
Blu-ray Review: The Maltese Falcon
Warner Bros | 1941 | 101 mins. | NR Though Humphrey Bogart died more than fifty years ago, he remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring movie stars. Widely regarded as a cultural icon, The American Film Institute ranked Bogart as the greatest male star in the history of American cinema. While some may mention a […]