Author Archives: Nick Bartlett

Home Entertainment / Streaming

Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles review: Dir. Chantal Akerman

Posted on Jan 7, 2023 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles is available to view for the first time in the UK exclusively on BFI Player subscription Continue reading →

Books / Features

Film Noir Portraits by Paul Duncan and Tony Nourmand [Book Review]

Posted on Dec 18, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

A perfect Christmas present for lovers of classic cinema – Film Noir Portraits is a lovingly produced , beautiful ode to film noir Continue reading →

Home Entertainment

The Power of the Dog Blu-ray review: Dir. Jane Campion [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Nov 30, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

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 →

Home Entertainment

The Infernal Affairs Trilogy Blu-ray review: Dir. Andrew Lau and Alan Mak [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Nov 28, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

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 →

Film Reviews

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever IMAX review: Dir. Ryan Coogler (2022)

Posted on Nov 19, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

An often frustrating watch, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is flawed, but undeniably moving, with powerhouse performances from Angela Bassett and Letitia Wright Continue reading →

Home Entertainment

In the Mood for Love Blu-ray review: Dir. Wong Kar-Wai [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Nov 14, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • 2 Comments

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 →

Home Entertainment

Bullet Train Blu-ray review: Dir. David Leitch

Posted on Oct 30, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Bullet Train is out to own now on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K UHD, Continue reading →

Books

Book Review: Vampire Cinema: The First One Hundred Years by Christopher Frayling

Posted on Oct 29, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

An epic tome on the evolution of Vampires in cinema, with some beautiful artwork and incisive commentary Continue reading →

Home Entertainment

The Most Dangerous Game Blu-ray review: Dir. Irving Pichel & Ernest B. Schoedsack [Masters Of Cinema]

Posted on Oct 24, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

An efficient, lean horror thriller and a minor genre masterpiece. The Most Dangerous Game finally gets the physical release it deserves. Continue reading →

Home Entertainment

The Breaking Point Blu-ray review: Dir. Michael Curtiz [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Aug 15, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

One of the most neglected film noirs of all-time, with a career best performance from John Garfield… Continue reading →

Film Reviews

Bullet Train review: Dir David Leitch (2022)

Posted on Aug 4, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

Original fight choreography, witty performances and genuine surprises along the way… Continue reading →

Home Entertainment

Okja Blu-ray review: Dir. Bong Joon-Ho [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Jul 18, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

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 →

Home Entertainment

Dead Man Blu-ray review: Dir. Jim Jarmusch [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Jun 13, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

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 →

Film Reviews

Belle Blu-ray review: Dir. Mamoru Hosoda (2022)

Posted on Jun 11, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

One of the most visually striking, breathtaking animated films of the past few years… Continue reading →

Film Reviews

Jurassic World Dominion IMAX review: Dir. Colin Trevorrow (2022)

Posted on Jun 10, 2022 by Nick Bartlett • 3 Comments

Despite some great visuals and the best efforts of the legacy cast, Jurassic World Dominion ultimately disappoints… Continue reading →