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Bridget Jones’s Diary Blu-ray Review

Posted July 15th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Bridget Jones’s Diary Blu-ray Review

This witty yet charming Brit rom-com about being a single working woman arrives looking good for a “bird” from the 2000s, but forget about the supplements, they all show their DVD-era age.

Deep End [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

Posted July 14th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Deep End [UK Release] Blu-ray Review

The end of the Swinging Sixties are captured in this iconic forgotten British classic about obsessive young love from the “outsider” Polish filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski, packaged in a 3-disc Dual Format edition from the BFI.

Cœur fidèle [Masters of Cinema] [UK] Blu-ray Review

Posted June 30th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Cœur fidèle [Masters of Cinema] [UK] Blu-ray Review

A silent film-era masterpiece from French filmmaker Jean Epstein, Cœur fidèle arrives in a splendid reference quality dual format edition from Eureka’s Masters of Cinema label.

Happythankyoumoreplease Blu-ray Review

Posted June 28th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Happythankyoumoreplease Blu-ray Review

Josh Radnor makes his filmmaking debut with this safe, but pleasant comedy about a group of twenty-something New Yorkers coping with love, work, and the challenges of adulthood.

Ceremony Blu-ray Review

Posted June 17th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Ceremony Blu-ray Review

A charming romantic comedy with superb performances from the young Michael Angarano and Uma Thurman, Ceremony also marks a strong directorial debut for Henry Winkler’s son Max.

Passion Play Blu-ray Review

Posted May 31st, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Passion Play Blu-ray Review

Passion Play is a quirky, absurd, and passionless David Lynch imitation that is carried only by a surprisingly strong-ish performance from an easy-on-the-eyes Megan Fox.

Blue Valentine Blu-ray Review

Posted May 5th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Blue Valentine Blu-ray Review

The beginning and ending of a marriage plays out with tragic realism in this Golden Globe nominated film from writer/director Derek Cianfrance

From Prada to Nada Blu-ray Review

Posted May 3rd, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

From Prada to Nada Blu-ray Review

Not as spiced-up as it would like to be, From Prada to Nada is still a pleasant if predictable modern rom-com twist on the classic Jane Austen tale Sense and Sensibility.

Benny & Joon Blu-ray Review

Posted May 2nd, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Benny & Joon Blu-ray Review

Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson shine with powerful performances in this quirky romantic comedy from the early 90s even if the transfer to Blu-ray is only average at best from MGM.

De-Lovely Blu-ray Review

Posted April 25th, 2011 by Brandon A. DuHamel

De-Lovely Blu-ray Review

It’s delightful, it’s de-regal, and of course, it’s de-lovely. This pleasant musical biopic about Cole Porter is wonderfully realized and looks solid on Blu-ray.