Blu-ray Highlights: Week of October 13th, 2019 – I’m
Who says Hollywood is out of ideas? A major studio made a buddy action flick about an Uber driver this year. Take that, skeptics! I can’t wait for the GrubHub movie.
Weekend Roundtable: Just the Two of Us
The technology for doing it keeps improving, but casting one actor to play multiple characters in the same movie is a trick that goes back at least as far as the days of Lon Chaney and Douglas Fairbanks. This week’s Roundtable loo...
Gemini Man Review: Twice the Mediocrity, Five Times More Often
The original script for Gemini Man was in the hands of Tony Scott back in 1997. After two decades of production hell and a half dozen other directors attached, the sci-fi thriller about a hitman and his clone finally hits the big ...
Is There Still Room for Laserdisc in a 4k Home Theater?
For obvious reasons, my home theater has primarily focused on Blu-ray and Ultra HD content, plus cable TV and streaming at a minimum of high definition quality. Even so, I still like to keep older formats around. Recently, I duste...
From Silents to the Seventies: Reap the Wild Wind
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.
The Flash 6.01 Recap: “Everything Here Is Garbage!”
The Flash is back for a sixth season. Considering how frustrating I usually find this show, I sometimes wonder if I’ll give up on it before the network does. Probably, but I suppose not quite yet.
Mr. Robot 4.01 Recap: “Remove All Emotion and You Will Do J
In the two years since Mr. Robot aired its last season, Rami Malek became a movie star and won an Oscar, and creator Sam Esmail seemed to move on to a new series on Amazon. Since they’ve reunited to finish their original story wit...
Now Streaming: In the Tall Grass
Death, taxes, and inadequate Stephen King adaptations are three guarantees in life. In the Tall Grass upholds this tradition of missing the mark, but it deserves some credit for trying.
Batwoman Pilot Recap: “You’re Not Him”
The latest entry in the DC Arrowverse franchise was introduced last year with a backdoor pilot buried in the Elseworlds crossover. Now officially granted her own series, the big question is whether Batwoman can distinguish herself...
The Walking Dead 10.01 Recap: “Something of Grave Importanc
As a fan who still watches both Walking Dead shows, I feel like I needed more of a break between them this year. Jumping straight into Season 10 of the flagship series puts me at real risk of burnout. I suspect I’m not alone in th...
From Silents to the Seventies: The Major and the Minor
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 performance – make i...
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of October 6th, 2019 – Childish Th
It’s all fun and games this week as the latest batch of Blu-ray and Ultra HD discs features beloved playtime pals Woody, Buzz, and their spooky new friend Annabelle. Let’s open up that toy chest and see what other goodies we can f...