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The Murderer Lives at 21 [Masters of Cinema] [UK] Blu-ray Review

Posted May 12th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Murderer Lives at 21 [Masters of Cinema] [UK] Blu-ray Review

Henri-Georges Clouzot’s brilliant feature-length debut comes to Blu-ray with a thrilling new restoration from the Masters of Cinema series.

Les cousins [Masters of Cinema] [UK] Blu-ray Review

Posted April 16th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Les cousins [Masters of Cinema] [UK] Blu-ray Review

Claude Chabrol’s second feature, Les cousins, was a mirror image of his first, Le beau Serge. More successful than the former, the complex morality play that mixed elements of farce, romance, thriller, and film noir would go on to help define and vindicate the nouvelle vague.

Panic in the Streets Blu-ray Review

Posted April 8th, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Panic in the Streets Blu-ray Review

An excellent film noir thriller, Panic in the Streets is blessed with an excellent cast, many of whom were in the stages of their long film careers. A winning combination of good script, expert Kazan direction and terrific cinematography make for an engaging watch.

A Man Escaped [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Posted April 8th, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

A Man Escaped [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Director Robert Bresson creates an effective, grim, yet inspirational film about prison life in occupied France during World War II. Economy of dialogue and cinematography provide the proper amount of tension. The efforts of the Criterion Collection archivists result in a quite watchable restoration.

Ministry of Fear [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Posted March 7th, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Ministry of Fear [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

A classic WW II film noir, the Criterion Collection gives us one of Fritz Lang’s spy thrillers with decent remastering and a good period cast. If not at the top of the heap for this genre, it remains an engaging watch.

Laura Blu-ray Review

Posted February 24th, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Laura Blu-ray Review

Laura is a well-crafted film noir that has received a fabulous restoration from 20th Century Fox. A tense plot, deftly directed by Otto Preminger and delivered by great actors will keep you on the edge of your seat until the film’s conclusion.

Ivan’s Childhood [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Posted February 4th, 2013 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Ivan’s Childhood [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

This 1962 film noir, director Tarkovsky’s debut effort, conveys the grim consequences of war as experienced by a 12-year old boy.The cast and cinematography create a powerful movies that still resonates 50 years later. A must-see for serious film connoisseurs.

Following [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Posted December 26th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Following [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Writer/director Christopher Nolan’s feature-length debut, Following, is a fantastic, atmospheric neo-noir thriller.

Sunset Boulevard Blu-ray Review

Posted October 27th, 2012 by Lawrence D. Devoe, MD

Sunset Boulevard Blu-ray Review

Sunset Boulevard, on the short list of great films about Hollywood, receives the ultimate Blu-ray makeover in this Paramount release. Chock full of terrific extras, the entire package is self-recommending.

The Game [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Posted September 12th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Game [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

David Fincher proved he had game in this 1997 psycho-drama follow up to his hit film Seven.

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