4K UHD Review: The Maltese Falcon
Though Humphrey Bogart died more than sixty 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 few other names, it’s hard to argue that the […]
Rope of Sand (Blu-ray)
Produced by Hal Wallis and directed by William Dieterle, Wallis had intended Rope of Sand as a reunion for Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. When that plan did pan out, he settled for Burt Lancaster in the lead, and a cast filled out by several of Casablanca’s supporting players: Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, and Peter […]
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: Casablanca (70th Anniversary Limited Edition Giftset)
From the start, Warner Brothers has embraced Blu-ray technology, turning out some of the best transfers of new films available on the market. However, the studio has really excelled when it comes to dealing with their timeless classics. In the last four years, Warner has released pristine restorations of The Wizard of Oz, Gone With […]
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 […]
Blu-ray Review: Never Say Never Again
Released in 1983, Never Say Never Again, is a remake of the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball. The film marked Sean Connery’s return to the role of James Bond after a twelve year absence. The title is based on a conversation between Sean Connery and his wife. After Diamonds Are Forever he told her he […]