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The Third Man [StudioCanal Collection][UK] Blu-ray Review

Posted September 1st, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

The Third Man [StudioCanal Collection][UK] Blu-ray Review

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.

Mulholland Drive [StudioCanal Collection][UK] Blu-ray Review

Posted August 31st, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Mulholland Drive [StudioCanal Collection][UK] Blu-ray Review

David Lynch’s surrealistic vision in Mulholland Drive is refreshed in a solid 1080p StudioCanal Collection release from Optimum Releasing.

LOST: The Complete Sixth and Final Season Blu-ray Review

Posted August 27th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

LOST: The Complete Sixth and Final Season Blu-ray Review

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.

Mother (Madeo) Blu-ray Review

Posted July 21st, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Mother (Madeo) Blu-ray Review

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.

Hierro [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

Posted July 16th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Hierro [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

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.

The Eclipse Blu-ray Review

Posted June 30th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

The Eclipse Blu-ray Review

This ill-conceived supernatural thriller verges on dull, but is saved by superb performances and strong cinematography that looks good on Blu.

The Illusionist Blu-ray Review

Posted June 13th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

The Illusionist Blu-ray Review

It’s no illusion, The Illusionist is magical on Blu-ray despite the lack of any extras on the disc.

Edge of Darkness Blu-ray Review

Posted May 6th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Edge of Darkness Blu-ray Review

Mel Gibson returns to the screen in this solid if formulaic action thriller that gets a reference quality Blu-ray release from Warner.

Dorothy [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

Posted May 4th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Dorothy [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

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.

Tetro Blu-ray Review

Posted April 28th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Tetro Blu-ray Review

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.