4K UHD Review: Mildred Pierce (Criterion Collection)
Based on the novel by James M. Cain, Mildred Pierce is the type of bleak, melodramatic film that its star Joan Crawford excelled in–tough as nails–a woman who could take care of herself, but is alluring enough to always have a man around (this is the 1940’s after all, she couldn’t be too independent). The […]
Blu-ray Review: Mildred Pierce (1945) (Criterion Collection)
Based on the novel by James M. Cain, Mildred Pierce is the type of bleak, melodramatic film that it’s star Joan Crawford excelled in–tough as nails–a woman who could take care of herself, but is alluring enough to always have a man around (this is the 1940’s after all, she couldn’t be too independent). The […]
DVD Review: Born To Be Bad
While most people remember director for classics such as Rebel Without a Cause, Bigger Than Life and Johnny Guitar, Born to Be Bad is considered by most to be one of Ray’s lesser films. However, while Born to Be Bad is a definite soap opera, it’s lively, snide, vicious and fun. Released in 1950, this […]