Contagion is now science fiction as it posits a world in which people care if there is a disease spreading. But, it was always a good “What if” thriller and still works even though we know what if. Soderbergh makes...
I loved Darkman the first time I saw it and have ever since. When Sam Raimi was hired for Spider-Man I knew he could do it because I already saw his superhero movie. But beyond that I related to the...
If it’s your dream to dream about Nicolas Cage, Dream Scenario is the movie for you. It is a surreal parable about fame, both the desired and unwanted kinds. Now on Blu-ray, it offers a bit more to explore at...
The Shaolin Plot is new to me so when Arrow put out a new Blu-ray I took the opportunity to catch up. It’s about martial arts schools and their secret manuals which is a tried and true formula. What it...
Universal has previously upgraded its eight base monster movies to 4K in two separate sets. Now together in one set, the seven black and white films boast strong shadows in 4K and the one color film adds bright colors to...
During Nicolas Cage’s VOD days he took a lot of experimental risks. Like Willy’s Wonderland where he doesn’t talk and fights killer pizza parlor robots. Willy’s Wonderland delivers the goods, though in a low budget way. There’s no real choreography....
Sofia Coppola’s adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s memoir, Elvis and Me, was one of the best films of the year. Now on DVD and Blu-ray, bonus features take us behind the scenes of the recreation of Priscilla’s life with Elvis. “Brushed...
Before Step Up, there was Footloose. Kevin Bacon played a high school kid who brought dance back to a small town. Bacon was already 24 at the time and worried he couldn’t still play a modern day (1984) teenager. So...
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s breakout movie role comes to 4K UHD from Arrow Video. And also its sequel. I only got to see Conan the Barbarian on 4K but assuming both were transferred the same, it bodes well. The deep black is...
John Woo’s action explodes in 4K. Silent Night is a tragic story, but the presentation is exhilarating. Silent Night is bright and sunny for the opening violence, and also dark and dingy for more violence. The lighting changes fro flashbacks...