Reviews

Vicky Christina Barcelona Blu-ray Review

I was having a difficult time figuring out what to say about Woody Allen's latest endeavor, Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). The director has produced several of my favorite films, and his 1970's and 80's output contains numerous acclaimed classics including…  Read More
3.0
out of 5

RocknRolla Blu-ray Review

Just when I was about to write director Guy Ritchie off for good, he throws us a bone with RocknRolla (2008). After bursting onto the cinematic scene with his successful one-two punch of British crime drama/comedies Lock, Stock and Two…  Read More
3.5
out of 5

Quarantine Blu-ray Review

A thrill-seeking television reporter and her dedicated cameraman find themselves living out a predictable yet entertaining Resident Evil videogame nightmare in Quarantine; a remake of the Spanish-language horror film [REC] told through the eyes of a found camera ala The…  Read More
3.8
out of 5

SumoSac Sultan Review: Bottom’s Down!

3.5
out of 5
Home entertainment rooms are not created equal. Some have long stretches of barren wall begging for a comfy oversized couch while other more compact spaces can't accommodate a sofa through a door, much less within the room's footprint. More tricky…  Read More
3.5
out of 5

Gattaca Blu-ray Review

Gattaca slipped into theaters in 1997 with good critical reception but was mostly ignored by the viewing public. Its subsequent run on home video has garnered it something of a cult following, but it is still under the radar of…  Read More
4.0
out of 5

The Last Emperor Blu-ray Review

Before viewing Criterion's new Blu-ray release, I had not seen director Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor (1987) in several years. While I remembered the general story arc, what stuck in my mind were the sumptuous visuals. Bertolucci (Last Tango in…  Read More
4.4
out of 5

Castlevania Judgment Wii Review

No crystal ball two years ago could have predicted Castlevania's first appearance on Nintendo Wii would be as a three-dimensional fighting game. For me, the classic series has felt most comfortable and engaging in its original 2-D side-scrolling configuration. But…  Read More
3.4
out of 5

Pineapple Express Blu-ray Review

Though not the most popular cinematic sub-genre, the "stoner film" has produced a modest fan base. Some of the more notable titles include the various misadventures of Cheech and Chong (Up in Smoke, Nice Dreams, etc), Jay and Silent Bob…  Read More
4.0
out of 5

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