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Author Archives: Nick Bartlett
Film Noir Portraits by Paul Duncan and Tony Nourmand [Book Review]
A perfect Christmas present for lovers of classic cinema – Film Noir Portraits is a lovingly produced , beautiful ode to film noir Continue reading
The Power of the Dog Blu-ray review: Dir. Jane Campion [Criterion Collection]
A moody, character study with four incredible performances at its core, The Power Of The Dog is a beautifully directed, poetic deconstruction of the mythic old west… Continue reading
The Infernal Affairs Trilogy Blu-ray review: Dir. Andrew Lau and Alan Mak [Criterion Collection]
The Infernal Affairs Trilogy is a mixed bag, but worth a look for the first film alone, a lean, tightly plotted genre masterpiece with seminal performances from Tony Leung and Andy Lau Continue reading
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever IMAX review: Dir. Ryan Coogler (2022)
An often frustrating watch, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is flawed, but undeniably moving, with powerhouse performances from Angela Bassett and Letitia Wright Continue reading
In the Mood for Love Blu-ray review: Dir. Wong Kar-Wai [Criterion Collection]
One of the first cinematic masterpieces of the 21st century, In The Mood For Love is an elegant, melancholy love story, with career-defining performances from Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung Continue reading
Bullet Train Blu-ray review: Dir. David Leitch
Bullet Train is out to own now on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K UHD, Continue reading
Book Review: Vampire Cinema: The First One Hundred Years by Christopher Frayling
An epic tome on the evolution of Vampires in cinema, with some beautiful artwork and incisive commentary Continue reading
The Most Dangerous Game Blu-ray review: Dir. Irving Pichel & Ernest B. Schoedsack [Masters Of Cinema]
An efficient, lean horror thriller and a minor genre masterpiece. The Most Dangerous Game finally gets the physical release it deserves. Continue reading
The Breaking Point Blu-ray review: Dir. Michael Curtiz [Criterion Collection]
One of the most neglected film noirs of all-time, with a career best performance from John Garfield… Continue reading
Bullet Train review: Dir David Leitch (2022)
Original fight choreography, witty performances and genuine surprises along the way… Continue reading
Okja Blu-ray review: Dir. Bong Joon-Ho [Criterion Collection]
Bong Joon Ho’s damning indictment of the meat industry has lost none of its power or relevance. A heartwarming and harrowing tale of the bond between a girl and her pet Super-Pig Continue reading
Dead Man Blu-ray review: Dir. Jim Jarmusch [Criterion Collection]
Dead Man remains Jim Jarmusch’s most satisfying, well-rounded, film – a quixotic, often beautiful and frequently grisly western with a killer score and stunning cinematography. Continue reading
Belle Blu-ray review: Dir. Mamoru Hosoda (2022)
One of the most visually striking, breathtaking animated films of the past few years… Continue reading
Jurassic World Dominion IMAX review: Dir. Colin Trevorrow (2022)
Despite some great visuals and the best efforts of the legacy cast, Jurassic World Dominion ultimately disappoints… Continue reading