Safe (1995) (Criterion Collection) (Blu-ray)
There are no homicidal maniacs on the loose, nonetheless, Todd Haynes’ Safe is a truly terrifying film. The horror comes from what at first appears normal and familiar—life in the suburbs. ‘Typical life’ gives way to a self-inflicted, existential crisis that just might hit a little too close to home for some viewers. Julianne Moore […]
Blu-ray Review: Sid and Nancy
Based on the romance between Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) and groupie Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb) that eventually led to their deaths (both presumably by Vicious’ hand), Alex Cox’s Sid and Nancy uses a documentary style intermingled with surrealistic dream sequences to tell the story. This unique approach allows viewers to get a […]