A solid story elevated by Fuller’s idiosyncratic direction and the vivid characterisation… Continue reading
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The Man Who Laughs 4K Blu-ray review: Dir. Paul Leni (Masters of Cinema)
Still equally fascinating and disturbing, this is a unique piece of work which has continued to inspire. Continue reading
Five Graves To Cairo Blu-ray review: Dir. Billy Wilder [Masters of Cinema]
Wilder’s second Hollywood film, a fairly straightforward war story that is raised by a witty script and some inspired performances. Continue reading
Bela Lugosi stars in Edgar Allan Poe adaptations: Murders in the Rue Morgue / The Black Cat / The Raven Blu-ray reviews (Masters of Cinema)
A trio of classic 1930s horror films starring the iconic Bela Lugosi… Continue reading
Criss Cross Blu-ray review: Dir. Robert Siodmak [Masters of Cinema]
Criss Cross is a tight, economically told thriller that still packs a punch. Continue reading
A Foreign Affair Blu-ray review: Dir. Billy Wilder [Masters Of Cinema]
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
Throw Down Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters of Cinema]
Masters of Cinema: Throw Down is out now on Eureka Entertainment, and it’s one of To’s most heartfelt films. Continue reading
The Specialists (Gli Specialisti) Blu-ray review: Dir. Sergio Corbucci [Masters of Cinema]
Derivative and unfortunately not one of Corbucci’s best… Continue reading
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]
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