Cat People (1982) (Blu-ray)
Director Paul Schrader’s stylishly atmospheric remake of Val Lewton’s 1942 horror classic should be looked at on its own terms. Released in 1982, it’s likely that the same film wouldn’t have made it to the big screen today. Known for his boldness, Schrader explored themes of incest and bestiality, and offered up full front nudity […]
The Right Stuff (Blu-ray)
Adapted from Tom Wolfe’s engrossing book, it’s still hard to believe that The Right Stuff wasn’t one of the biggest hits of 1983. One explanation might have been that former astronaut and veteran Ohio Senator John Glenn was gearing up for a run at the White House the next year, and many moviegoers saw the […]
Blu-ray Review: Captain America (1990)
Promoted as Marvel’s answer to Batman, and originally slated for release in 1990 in order to coincide with Captain America’s 50th anniversary, this sloppy and forgettable film was shelved, eventually receiving a direct-to-video release two years later. Given the success of Captain America: First Avenger (2011), it makes sense that the retro pop culture label […]
DVD Review: Captain America
Promoted as Marvel’s answer to Batman, and originally slated for release in 1990 in order to coincide with Captain America’s 50th anniversary, this sloppy and forgettable film was shelved, eventually receiving a direct-to-video release two years later. With Captain America: The First Avenger currently in theaters, MGM has gone into the vaults to release Captain […]