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Texas Killing Fields Blu-ray Review

Posted January 9th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Texas Killing Fields Blu-ray Review

This meandering crime procedural from Ami Canaan Mann, daughter of Michael Mann, feels directionless and convoluted, but it still looks strong on Blu-ray.

Blue Velvet Blu-ray Review

Posted November 9th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Blue Velvet Blu-ray Review

David Lynch’s sexy, shocking, and controversial neo-noir film Blue Velvet arrives with a middling transfer to high definition and fifty-one-minutes of newly-transferred lost footage in high definition overseen by Lynch himself.

Julia’s Eyes [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

Posted August 21st, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Julia’s Eyes [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

This Guillermo Del Toro produced horror/thriller offers up a good scare for the first two acts and a bit of disappointing finale, but the Blu-ray release from Optimum is pure home theatre heaven.

Zen: Vendetta, Cabal, Ratking Blu-ray Review

Posted August 2nd, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Zen: Vendetta, Cabal, Ratking Blu-ray Review

An intriguing mystery thriller set against the picturesque Roman backdrop, Zen is a slick blend of Euro-Cultures, intriguing mysteries, and sexy drama.

Unknown Blu-ray Review

Posted June 16th, 2011 by Chris Chiarella

Unknown Blu-ray Review

I don’t know why this Liam Neeson thriller (on a technically strong Blu-ray) didn’t strike a chord with audiences. But I have a theory.

The Big Bang Blu-ray Review

Posted May 23rd, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Big Bang Blu-ray Review

The Big Bang packs a great home theatre punch, but offers more style than substance in its David Lynch and Raymond Chandler inspired neo-noir detective story.

Scream 2 Blu-ray Review

Posted April 7th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Scream 2 Blu-ray Review

Scream 2 looks just as good as Scream on Blu-ray, but is this sequel double the thrills and double the scares?

Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review

Posted March 27th, 2011 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review

MPI has served the cause of the original Sherlock Holmes series faithfully with meticulous restorations of these fourteen film noirs. Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce set the standard for Holmes and Watson which has never been equalled or surpassed.

Scooby-Doo 1 and 2 Collection: Family Double Feauture Blu-ray Review

Posted November 25th, 2010 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Scooby-Doo 1 and 2 Collection: Family Double Feauture Blu-ray Review

Scooby and the gang get together to investigate spooky mysteries in Scooby-Doo 1 and 2 — a Family Double Feature 2-Disc pack from Warner.

Sherlock: Season One Blu-ray Review

Posted November 9th, 2010 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Sherlock: Season One Blu-ray Review

Sherlock brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective to life in a new, edgy, and modern realization that easily translates to the internet age.