About David Krauss
A lifelong movie buff, David possesses a special fondness for classic films from Hollywood's Golden Age. He holds a degree in film history and criticism from Northwestern University, and over the past 20 years has written film-related articles for several national and regional magazines. He's been a staff writer at High-Def Digest since 2009.
This week marks another home video milestone for The Wizard of Oz. As the iconic 1939 musical fantasy celebrates its 80th anniversary, Warner Home Video honors the occasion with a 4k Ultra HD release. Over the years, director Vict...
Whirlpool reunites Gene Tierney with director Otto Preminger, but despite fine performances and stylish direction, this intriguing yet overblown tale of psychological manipulation and murder can’t match the pair’s prev...
Alfred Hitchcock’s third sound film lacks the ingenuity of his first (Blackmail), but Murder!, despite its unnecessary exclamation point, features a slam-bang finish that pumps up the appeal of this static, talky mystery.
If you’re a fan of Raging Bull and Rocky, you’ve got to check out The Set-Up. This exciting yet poetic boxing yarn from director Robert Wise packs a powerful punch and remains a giant of the genre.
An unforgettable amnesia movie, Mirage combines thrills and intrigue with comedy, romance, stylish direction, and top-flight performances. Don’t let the title fool you. Mirage isn’t an apparition; it’s the real t...
Pittsburgh reunites Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne, and Randolph Scott, but this routine coal-mining saga and quick follow-up to The Spoilers never strikes gold.
A rootin’-tootin’ Western with plenty of spunk and swagger, The Spoilers caps its mix of action, humor, and romance with a signature barroom brawl. Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, and John Wayne hit the jackpot in th...
An all-star cast, Oscar-winning special effects, and an epic tale packed with thrills, intrigue, and romance make the Cecil B. DeMille seafaring spectacle Reap the Wild Wind pretty spectacular.
Billy Wilder’s directorial debut takes a taboo topic and whips it into a frothy, frenetic laugh riot. The Major and the Minor still raises eyebrows today, but its humor and heart – and Ginger Rogers’ sparkling performa...
A triumph for director William Wyler, The Letter blends drama, intrigue, and impeccable craftsmanship as it chronicles the aftermath of a crime of passion. A bravura Bette Davis performance and excellent support from Herbert Marsh...
Blackmail proved that there could be a lot more to “talking pictures” than just talk. Alfred Hitchcock’s first sound film used the new technology in exciting and innovative ways, and as a result, this captivating...
The new bio-pic Judy, which chronicles the difficult final months of Judy Garland’s life, will be released in theaters this week, but to fully appreciate the brilliance of the “World’s Greatest Entertainer,”...