Kino Lorber has announced the new 4K UHD home release of “Death Wish”. This two-disc combo pack features the film in 4K Ultra HD and on Blu-Ray. This 1974 neo-noir action-thriller sees Charles Bronson turn from straight-laced architect to lethal vigilante after his wife and daughter are victimized by a brutal crime. Directed by Michael … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Thunivu” (2023)
The new Tamil-language film “Thunivu” is a lot of things packed into one movie. It’s loaded with kinetic action, there’s plenty of good humor, and (of course) there’s the occasional pulse-pounding musical number (often when you’re least expecting it). But more than anything, “Thunivu” is a heist film. It may be impossible to nail it … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Plane” (2023)
(CHECK OUT my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) One thing you can say about Gerard Butler – he’s certainly found his comfort zone. And these days it’s rare to see the 53-year-old Scotsman step outside of it. Much like Liam Neeson, Butler has settled into making easy to digest action-heavy thrillers. To his credit, … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “She Said” Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition
Universal Home Entertainment has announced the home video release of “She Said”. This new Collector’s Edition combo pack features the film on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. “She Said” stars Carry Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as real-life New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor. This enthralling journalism procedural follows their investigation and eventual exposing … Continue reading
Best of 2022 – Lead Actor
Today I’m finishing up my look back at the best performances of 2022, wrapping things up with the Lead Actor category. It’s a group filled with exciting contenders, and (once again) it was a tough one to narrow down. But that’s how these things work, so let’s get to it. Here’s are my five favorite … Continue reading
Best of 2022 – Lead Actress
With the supporting performances in the books, today we began looking back at the very best lead performances from 2022. We start with lead actress, a category full of terrific work from some amazing talent. This was a hard group to narrow down – a testament to a strong year for leading ladies. So let’s … Continue reading