Masters of Cinema: Throw Down is out now on Eureka Entertainment, and it’s one of To’s most heartfelt films. Continue reading
![Throw Down Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/eka70383_throw_down_3d_ocard_packshot_72dpi.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Throw Down Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters of Cinema]")
Author Archives: Nick Bartlett
![The Specialists (Gli Specialisti) Blu-ray review: Dir. Sergio Corbucci [Masters of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/eka70382_glispecialisti-both-packs-72dpi.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Specialists (Gli Specialisti) Blu-ray review: Dir. Sergio Corbucci [Masters of Cinema]")
The Specialists (Gli Specialisti) Blu-ray review: Dir. Sergio Corbucci [Masters of Cinema]
Derivative and unfortunately not one of Corbucci’s best… Continue reading
![Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/image1-e1587751470832.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]")
Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]
Expertly made & beautifully shot, this has a charm that you just can’t ignore… Continue reading
![The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/mv5bnge3n2zmmtktzgnins00nzc4lwi2zdctmjlizjy2mje1ywvjxkeyxkfqcgdeqxrodw1ibmfpbc1pbml0awfsaxplcg4040._v1_ux477_cr00477268_al_.jpg?w=290&h=268&crop=1 "The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]")
The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]
Despite a few flaws, this is well written, stunningly shot with a beautifully observed performance at its centre. Continue reading
![Bone review: Dir. Rica Sweeney [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/mv5botdlmmm1zwuty2i2yi00nzg5ltk1mtatzjgxodmwmji3nwe1xkeyxkfqcgdeqxvyodg3odm5mzu40._v1_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Bone review: Dir. Rica Sweeney [Short Film]")
Bone review: Dir. Rica Sweeney [Short Film]
Very well created with its own unique charm but ultimately the whimsical tone doesn’t quite gel with more sinister moments. Continue reading
![Buster Keaton: The Navigator / Seven Chances / Battling Butler – Limited Edition Blu-ray review [Masters of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/81rcxyozual._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Buster Keaton: The Navigator / Seven Chances / Battling Butler – Limited Edition Blu-ray review [Masters of Cinema]")
Buster Keaton: The Navigator / Seven Chances / Battling Butler – Limited Edition Blu-ray review [Masters of Cinema]
A superb collection, Keaton was truly an all-rounder and these films are the perfect showcase for his talents. Continue reading
![Long Day’s Journey into Night Blu-ray review: Dir. Sidney Lumet [Masters of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/81th77ww6l._sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Long Day’s Journey into Night Blu-ray review: Dir. Sidney Lumet [Masters of Cinema]")
Long Day’s Journey into Night Blu-ray review: Dir. Sidney Lumet [Masters of Cinema]
It must be a unique challenge adapting a successful play into a successful film. I don’t mean Shakespeare, which lend themselves well to broad, sweeping epics (Akira Kurosawa, Orson Welles and Julie Taymor have made brilliantly cinematic versions of his plays) but rather the low key, intimate dramas that are more concerned with performance. When … Continue reading
