Body Double – Blu Ray Review
David Rees Director Brian De Palma has for a number of years had a loyal following and he has made some classic movies, you only have to watch the excellent new documentary…
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The Shining (1980) (The Premium Collection) – Review
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining has always divided fans of the Stephen King novel and horror cinema enthusiast. Such was the disappointment of the box office on its initial release in…
Assault on Precinct 13 (40th Anniversary Edition) – Review
In 1976 director John Carpenter released Assault on Precinct 13 his first major feature film in the USA and sadly the response from critics and audience was disappointing. But it…
John Carpenter’s Christine – Review
Director John Carpenter has gained a huge cult following and its easy to see why with classics such as Halloween and The Thing but here he took on a novel…
Bananas (1971) – Blu Ray Review
Fans of Woody Allen normally fall into two groups, those who like his “earlier funny films” or those that prefer his later more serious work. Both views are valid and…
The Commitments (25th Anniversary) – Review
“I’m black and I’m proud.” Re-mastered for its 25th anniversary, The Commitments comes top Blu ray courtesy of RLJ Entertainment. Alan Parker’s award-winning film concerns Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins) who…
Paths Of Glory – Review
In the French front lines of World War I, after giving the order for an impossible and disastrous mission to capture a nearby stronghold, the upper ranks move to save…
Matinee (1993) – Review
I have to admit that Joe Dante is one of my favourite directors. Classic titles such as Gremlins, The Burbs, Pirahna and The Howling to name a few have all…
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story – Review
Like many my age i grew up watching the movies of Bruce Lee, became a big fan and watched his cult status grow over the years. When in 1993 it…
Escape From New York – Shout Factory USA Review
Escape From New York has had a number of Blu ray releases across the globe, the UK release was disappointing and looked like an upscale, but Shout Factory in the…