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Viva Zapata! Blu-ray Review

Posted May 16th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Viva Zapata! Blu-ray Review

Elia Kazan’s and John Steinbeck’s Viva Zapata! features Marlon Brando in a charismatic, if mostly fictional, portrayal of the famous Mexican revolutionary leader.

Back to 1942 Blu-ray Review

Posted May 16th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Back to 1942 Blu-ray Review

Back to 1942 is an epic that tells the story of China’s devastating wartime famine. beautifully filmed and with a large budget, the film is sprawling, but fails to strike an emotional note, perhaps due to it overreaching sense of scope.

The Great Escape Blu-ray Review

Posted May 10th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Great Escape Blu-ray Review

This classic 1963 World War II adventure film features one of the greatest chase scenes ever, courtesy of the inimitable Steve McQueen. The cast of who’s who actors and high quality of the story makes it the perfect Father’s Day gift.

Spies of Warsaw Blu-ray Review

Posted April 17th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Spies of Warsaw Blu-ray Review

This cloak and dagger mini-series from the BBC set in the years leading up to World War II is richly filmed, but poorly executed.

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.

Army of Shadows [StudioCanal Collection] [UK] Blu-ray Review

Posted March 26th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Army of Shadows [StudioCanal Collection] [UK] Blu-ray Review

Mellville’s wartime thriller about French Resistance comes to Blu-ray in the UK in a wonderfully restored edition from StudioCanal Collection.

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.

Company of Heroes Blu-ray Review

Posted February 27th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Company of Heroes Blu-ray Review

Company of Heroes is a straightforward World War II action film with a somewhat contrived plot, but it will probably still appeal to folks who like all-out action flicks.

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.

Osombie Blu-ray Review

Posted January 30th, 2013 by Brendan Surpless

Osombie Blu-ray Review

Osombie is way over-the-top at times, but is still semi-entertaining for a ‘shut your brain’ off afternoon. If you have nothing better to watch, then give this one a spin for some mindless entertainment.