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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.

Across the Hall Blu-ray Review

Posted December 28th, 2009 by Brandon DuHamel

Across the Hall Blu-ray Review

The late Brittany Murphy stars in what is now one of her last roles, the film noir tale, Across the Hall, on Blu-ray from Image Entertainment.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula: Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review

Posted October 30th, 2009 by Brandon DuHamel

Bram Stoker’s Dracula: Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review

Never mind all the controversy over this title when the Blu-ray was released, Bram Stoker’s Dracula’s transfer was overseen by Coppola himself and it looks exactly as the director intended it, which is lush, moody, and oh so goth.

Franklyn Blu-ray Review

Posted October 28th, 2009 by Brandon DuHamel

Franklyn Blu-ray Review

Gerald McMorrow’s debut feature, Franklyn, is a visually impressive and complex mixture of gothic sci-fi, romance, and thriller that turns its back on traditional Hollywood storytelling.

Sin City: Theatrical & Recut, Extended Unrated Versions Blu-ray Review

Posted April 26th, 2009 by Brandon DuHamel

Sin City: Theatrical & Recut, Extended Unrated Versions Blu-ray Review

This two-disc, Recut & Extended release of Sin City on Blu-ray disc not only offers exceptional value, but it offers true reference material and great entertainment.

Sin City [Canadian Import] Blu-ray Review — Updated

Posted March 12th, 2009 by Brandon DuHamel

Sin City [Canadian Import] Blu-ray Review — Updated

Sin City is director Robert Rodriguez’ ode to comic book noir, and Sin City is one of the most faithful comic reproductions ever to come to the big screen. Thankfully, this Blu-ray release does the film justice as well.