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

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

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

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

Make Way for Tomorrow Blu-ray review: Dir. Leo McCarey [Criterion Collection]
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Make Way for Tomorrow Blu-ray review: Dir. Leo McCarey [Criterion Collection]

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

Leo McCarey’s best film is a beautifully observed, quietly devastating family drama that still resonates today Continue reading →

One Night In Miami Blu-ray review: Dir. Regina King [Criterion Collection]
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One Night In Miami Blu-ray review: Dir. Regina King [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Dec 22, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

One Night in Miami is out now from the Criterion Collection Continue reading →

Menace II Society Blu-ray review: Dir. Allen and Albert Hughes [Criterion Collection]
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Menace II Society Blu-ray review: Dir. Allen and Albert Hughes [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Dec 7, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

A bold statement of intent from the Hughes brothers, Menace II Society isn’t subtle, but it perfectly captures the sense of self-righteous anger of the period, a mood that remains all too recognisable. Continue reading →

Le Samourai Blu-ray review: Dir. Jean Pierre Melville [Criterion Collection]
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Le Samourai Blu-ray review: Dir. Jean Pierre Melville [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Dec 6, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

Le Samourai is available now from the Criterion Collection Continue reading →

La Dolce Vita Blu-ray review: Dir. Federico Fellini [Criterion Collection]
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La Dolce Vita Blu-ray review: Dir. Federico Fellini [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Oct 22, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

A beautifully shot, beguiling masterpiece. Continue reading →

Deep Cover Blu-ray review: Dir. Bill Duke [Criterion Collection]
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Deep Cover Blu-ray review: Dir. Bill Duke [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Aug 24, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

This suffers and benefits from the period in which it was made. It’s a bit overwrought and old fashioned, but we’ll take this over the countless Tarantino imitators… Continue reading →

All About Eve Blu-ray Review: Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz [Criterion Collection]
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All About Eve Blu-ray Review: Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Aug 23, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s sparkling script is full of quotable dialogue, delivered impeccably by a cast at the top of their game. Continue reading →

The Night Of The Hunter Blu-ray review: Dir. Charles Laughton [Criterion Collection]
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The Night Of The Hunter Blu-ray review: Dir. Charles Laughton [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Jun 28, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • 1 Comment

A wonderfully creative combination of silent cinema techniques, American gothic aesthetics and stylised cinematography, there’s never been another film like it. Continue reading →

Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]
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Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Jun 13, 2021 by Nick Bartlett • Leave a comment

A hypnotic, seductive film, Flowers Of Shanghai is an incisive look into an aspect of Chinese culture that is rarely seen on film… Continue reading →

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Blu-ray review [Criterion Collection]
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Blu-ray review [Criterion Collection]

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Dan Bullock • Leave a comment

The 1982 cult classic gets a deserved restoration… Continue reading →

The Darjeeling Limited Blu-ray review: Dir. Wes Anderson [Criterion Collection]
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The Darjeeling Limited Blu-ray review: Dir. Wes Anderson [Criterion Collection]

Posted on Apr 26, 2021 by Matt Dennis • Leave a comment

A perfect excuse to delve back into the weird and wonderful world of Wes… Continue reading →

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