An ethereal piece of cinematic Danse Macabre, Vampyr is a seminal horror film – a beautiful, unsettling nightmare. Continue reading
![Vampyr Blu-ray review: Dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer [Masters Of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/51914088528_468aef6f24_b.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Vampyr Blu-ray review: Dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer [Masters Of Cinema]")
Tag Archives: Masters of Cinema
![The Great Silence [Il Grande Silenzio] Blu-ray review: Dir. Sergio Corbucci [Masters of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/11/51399361926_71bf923e6f_k-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Great Silence [Il Grande Silenzio] Blu-ray review: Dir. Sergio Corbucci [Masters of Cinema]")
The Great Silence [Il Grande Silenzio] Blu-ray review: Dir. Sergio Corbucci [Masters of Cinema]
The greatest Spaghetti Western you haven’t heard of, The Great Silence is a beautifully bleak film, and one of the most influential of the genre. Continue reading
![PTU Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters Of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/81lz5dfg9hl._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "PTU Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters Of Cinema]")
PTU Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters Of Cinema]
Compared to To’s masterpieces – it’s slightly dated but saved by nifty cinematography and cool, matter of fact performances from the cast – especially Lam Suet, who has never been better. Continue reading
![The Hands Of Orlac Blu-ray review: Dir: Robert Wiene [Masters of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/orlac-2.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Hands Of Orlac Blu-ray review: Dir: Robert Wiene [Masters of Cinema]")
The Hands Of Orlac Blu-ray review: Dir: Robert Wiene [Masters of Cinema]
Caligari may be Wiene’s crowning achievement, but The Hands Of Orlac is proof if need be that he was a talented director in his own right…. Continue reading
![The Spy Who Came in from the Cold review: Dir. Martin Ritt [Masters Of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/image-9.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold review: Dir. Martin Ritt [Masters Of Cinema]")
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold review: Dir. Martin Ritt [Masters Of Cinema]
Simultaneously mundane and beautiful, it captures the unglamorous tone of le Carré’s work, showing you don’t need action sequences to make a riveting espionage film. Continue reading
![VIY Blu-ray review: Dir: Konstantin Yershov and Georgi Kropachyov [Masters of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/03/50828045693_ee6afa0429_k.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "VIY Blu-ray review: Dir: Konstantin Yershov and Georgi Kropachyov [Masters of Cinema]")
VIY Blu-ray review: Dir: Konstantin Yershov and Georgi Kropachyov [Masters of Cinema]
Russia is not broadly known for its horror cinema but the 1960s did produce this rather unusual effort…. Continue reading
![House Of Bamboo review Dir: Samuel Fuller [Masters Of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/81a0hzfqrl._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "House Of Bamboo review Dir: Samuel Fuller [Masters Of Cinema]")
House Of Bamboo review Dir: Samuel Fuller [Masters Of Cinema]
A solid story elevated by Fuller’s idiosyncratic direction and the vivid characterisation… Continue reading
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]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/81g4tsphvdl._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Five Graves To Cairo Blu-ray review: Dir. Billy Wilder [Masters of Cinema]")
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]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/49720073607_e49438ea1d_k.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Criss Cross Blu-ray review: Dir. Robert Siodmak [Masters of Cinema]")
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]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/49720090462_4f2e3c603d_k.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "A Foreign Affair Blu-ray review: Dir. Billy Wilder [Masters Of Cinema]")
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]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/49563918263_8fcb67a775_k.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Throw Down Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters of Cinema]")
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]](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
![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
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