Blu-ray Review: A Touch of Class
Reminiscent of the great screwball comedies of the ’30s, A Touch of Class received considerable acclaim during its initial release in 1973–including an Oscar nomination for Best Picture–hasn’t aged particularly well. The performances of Glenda Jackson (who won her second Oscar for her work) and George Segal (who won a Golden Globe), are still highly […]
Blu-ray Review: Cruising
Released in February 1980, William Friedkin’s (The Exorcist, The French Connection) dark thriller Cruising stars Al Pacino (The Godfather) as Steve Burns, a, The twenty-something New York City cop offered the chance to earn his detective shield by going undercover in the leather bars and S&M clubs to catch a serial killer targeting homosexuals. Burns […]
Blu-ray Review: Dick Tracy
Scripted by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr. and directed by Warren Beatty, Dick Tracy got a lot of press prior to its 1990 release for its dynamic approach to filmmaking. The special effects were mind-boggling for the time and the make-up, very impressive. Dick Tracy was expected to be a real blockbuster, but Disney […]
Blu-ray Review: The Rocketeer (20th Anniversary Edition)
A longtime associate of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Joe Johnston made his directorial debut with 1989’s Honey I Shrunk the Kids. The film grossed over $200 million at the box office, and made Johnston a much sought after director. The Rocketeer, based on the character created by comic book writer/artist Dave Stevens, was the […]
Law & Order: The Complete Series Coming to DVD November 8
Law & Order: The Complete Series Coming on November 8 in a 104-disc DVD box set, including never before released seasons and extras. OVERVIEW: “Law & Order,” the longest-running crime drama in the history of television, tied with “Gunsmoke” as the longest running drama series ever, is available in its entirety November 8, 2011 from […]
Blu-ray Review: The Firm
For much of the 1990’s, John Grisham’s novels dominated bestsellers lists. A Time to Kill, The Pelican Brief, The Client, and The Firm are considered among his best. While all four were adapted into successful films, The Firm is by far, the best of the lot. Director Sydney Pollack’s vision is just as engaging, suspenseful, […]
Blu-ray Review: Goodfellas – 20th Anniversary Edition
Warner Bros. | 1990 | 145 mins. | Rated R Like The Godfather, I have watched Goodfellas at least half a dozen times over the years, and waffled back and forth as to which is the better film. After twenty years, I’ve decided that there may be no clear answer. However, one thing is certain: […]