Author Archives: Nick Bartlett

Home Entertainment

Bela Lugosi stars in Edgar Allan Poe adaptations: Murders in the Rue Morgue / The Black Cat / The Raven Blu-ray reviews (Masters of Cinema)

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

A trio of classic 1930s horror films starring the iconic Bela Lugosi… Continue reading →

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Three Outlaw Samurai Blu-ray review: Dir: Hideo Gosha (1964 – Criterion Collection)

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

The perfect way to broaden your Japanese cinema horizons..! Continue reading →

Home Entertainment

The Cameraman Blu-ray review: Dir. Edward Sedgwick and Buster Keaton (1928 – Criterion Collection)

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Many would say the last great film of his career, The Cameraman is an incredibly assured, energetic film. Continue reading →

Home Entertainment

Laughter In Paradise Blu-ray review: Dir. Mario Zampi

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

A sparkling, witty comedy featuring a who’s who of British comedy talent from 1951! Continue reading →

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Criss Cross Blu-ray review: Dir. Robert Siodmak [Masters of Cinema]

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Criss Cross is a tight, economically told thriller that still packs a punch. Continue reading →

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A Foreign Affair Blu-ray review: Dir. Billy Wilder [Masters Of Cinema]

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

Not as snappy as Wilder’s later comedies but full of warmth and the sheer presence of Dietrich makes this a must-see. Continue reading →

Home Entertainment / Streaming

Throw Down Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters of Cinema]

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Masters of Cinema: Throw Down is out now on Eureka Entertainment, and it’s one of To’s most heartfelt films. Continue reading →

Home Entertainment

The Specialists (Gli Specialisti) Blu-ray review: Dir. Sergio Corbucci [Masters of Cinema]

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Derivative and unfortunately not one of Corbucci’s best… Continue reading →

Indie Film

Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Expertly made & beautifully shot, this has a charm that you just can’t ignore… Continue reading →

Indie Film

The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Despite a few flaws, this is well written, stunningly shot with a beautifully observed performance at its centre. Continue reading →