Posted September 1st, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
This classic 1949 film-noir from director Carol Reed is the essence of a crime thriller done right and it’s a Blu-ray done right from Optimum’s Studio Canal Collection as well.
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Posted August 31st, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
David Lynch’s surrealistic vision in Mulholland Drive is refreshed in a solid 1080p StudioCanal Collection release from Optimum Releasing.
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Posted August 27th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
LOST ends its six-year run with this frustrating and disappointing final season that appears in a typically delightful and feature-packed Blu-ray release from ABC Studios.
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Posted July 21st, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
Mother is a brilliantly pieced together psychological murder mystery from the director of The Host rendered all the better on Blu-ray with its heavy dose of extras and strong soundtrack.
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Posted July 16th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
Hierro is a visually stunning treat, but this Spanish psychological thriller is no Pan’s Labyrinth or The Orphange and the transfer to Blu-ray is only middling at best.
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Posted June 30th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
This ill-conceived supernatural thriller verges on dull, but is saved by superb performances and strong cinematography that looks good on Blu.
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Posted June 13th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
It’s no illusion, The Illusionist is magical on Blu-ray despite the lack of any extras on the disc.
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Posted May 6th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
Mel Gibson returns to the screen in this solid if formulaic action thriller that gets a reference quality Blu-ray release from Warner.
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Posted May 4th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
This derivative horror flick is worthy of watching if only for the excellent performance by Jenn Murray in the titular role as the violent teenager with multiple personalities.
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Posted April 28th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel
Coppola returned to his 70’s form with this experimental family saga and Lionsgate’s 1080p AVC transfer captures the lush black and white imagery almost perfectly.
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