Classics & Other Film Reviews

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore Rick Aragon @ (1974) Alligator James Jay Edwards @ FilmFracture (1980) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Rick Aragon @ (2003) Murder! Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1930) [Portuguese] Excerpt: A juror in a murder trial, after voting to convict, has second thoughts and begins to investigate on his own before the execution. A Nightmare on Elm Street Dennis Schwartz @ Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews (1983) Excerpt: A senseless yet intriguing splatter horror film that was well-received by the […]

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews The Blob Roderick Heath @ This Island Rod (1988) [Romanian] Excerpt: Russell’s film doesn’t have the same elevated conceptual edge or sense of brooding perversity other well-regarded remakes of ‘50s sci-fi hits including Carpenter’s take on The Thing (1982) or David Cronenberg’s The Fly (1986) wielded. But it slyly explores the disparity of social outlook, as well as the nagging similarities, between 1958 and 1988. Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish Tusshar Sasi @ Filmy Sasi (2009) Excerpt: Set in the unfeeling yet large-hearted city of […]

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews Baby Doll Tynan Yanaga @ 4 Star Films (1956) A Face in the Crowd Tynan Yanaga @ 4 Star Films (1957) The Girl Who Knew Too Much Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1963) [Portuguese] It Happened One Night Josh Taylor @ www.forgetfulfilmcritic.com (1934) Excerpt: In 1934’s It Happened One Night, legendary director Frank Capra helped birth one of the most popular sub-genres of Hollywood’s Golden Age. The film is arguably one of, if not the, first examples of the screwball comedy. Mad Detective Gregory J. Smalley @ 366 […]

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews Batman Begins Danielle Solzman @ Solzy at the Movies (2005) Blood Bath James Jay Edwards @ FilmFracture (1966) Champagne Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1928) [Portuguese] Excerpt: A spoiled heiress defies her father by running off to marry her lover. However, Daddy has a few tricks up his sleeve. The Dark Knight Danielle Solzman @ Solzy at the Movies (2008) The Dark Knight Rises Danielle Solzman @ Solzy at the Movies (2012) Goya in Bordeaux Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1999) [Portuguese] A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Tynan […]

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews Berlin Alexanderplatz Gregory J. Smalley @ 366 Weird Movies (1980) Excerpt: Here is a character despicable and sympathetic, portrayed by hulking, gentle Günter Lamprecht in a way that’s completely unbelievable yet undeniably real. He exists in his own poetized reality, which he dominates with his cryptic charisma. The Blob James Jay Edwards @ FilmFracture (1988) Contact Wesley Lovell @ Cinema Sight (1997) Dodge City Tynan Yanaga @ 4 Star Films (1939) Drinking Buddies Don Shanahan @ 25YL (2013) Excerpt: Joe Swanberg’s 2013 Mumblecore Dramedy succeeds in fresh female-led […]

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews Agatha Rick Aragon @ Rick’s Texan Reviews (1979) The Birth of a Nation Rick Aragon @ Rick’s Texan Reviews (2016) Excerpt: Putting aside the controversies that engulfed both Nate Parker and the film, dooming whatever Oscar hopes both had, this The Birth of a Nation would have failed on its own, a poor telling of what should have been a much more compelling story. Captain Blood Tynan Yanaga @ 4 Star Films (1935) The Desperate Hours Tynan Yanaga @ 4 Star Films (1955) The Farmer’s Wife Luiz Santiago […]

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi M. Enois Duarte @ High-DefDigest.com (2016) Excerpt: Based on the book of the same name, Michael Bay’s 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi is an intensely engaging combat thriller, focused on the untold humanistic and heroic bravery of the characters. 2 Fast 2 Furious M. Enois Duarte @ High-DefDigest.com (2003) Excerpt: Although lacking the gruff presence of Vin Diesel, 2 Fast 2 Furious makes for a fun and decently entertaining follow-up to the original furiously fast car-themed actioner. Batman M. […]

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1972) [Portuguese] Excerpt: An arrogant fashion designer falls in love with an icy beauty who wants to be a model. Bremen Freedom Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1972) [Portuguese] Excerpt: A very stylized TV version of the Fassbinder play. Eight Hours are Not a Day Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1972) [Portuguese] Excerpt: The young toolmaker Jochen fights with his colleagues to a performance bonus. He gets to know the girl Marion. For both, it is […]

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews Beware of a Holy Whore Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1971) [Portuguese] Excerpt: On a film set there are two things missing, the film material and the director. A Good Marriage Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (2014) [Portuguese] Excerpt: After 25 years of a good marriage, what will Darcy do once she discovers her husband’s sinister secret? Isn’t Life a Bitch? (The Bitch/La Chienne) Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1931) [Portuguese] Excerpt: A woman and her pimp exploit a painter for money. The Merchant of Four Seasons Luiz […]

Here are our latest reviews of films on DVD. Pre-2017 Film Reviews The American Soldier Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1970) [Portuguese] Excerpt: Ricky is a cold-blooded U.S. German contract killer. After serving in Viet Nam, he returns to his home town of Munich to eliminate a few problem crooks for three renegade cops. Bad Boys James Jay Edwards @ FilmFracture (1983) The City Tramp Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1966) [Portuguese] Excerpt: A tramp finds a gun lying in the street. The Coffee House: After Goldini Luiz Santiago @ Plano Crítico (1970) [Portuguese] Excerpt: People meet and chat at […]