As such, it’s good that Warner Bros. chose to remaster on Blu-ray the original, 1946 “Postman Always Rings Twice” from MGM with John Garfield and Lana Turner simultaneously with their own 1981 remake with Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange. Of…
“This film was made with the enthusiastic co-operation of the Orient Line–who gravely disapproved of the whole thing.” Having talked to any number of people over the years about British comedy, I’ve found they either like it or they don’t. …
The following review was written by John Puccio for the 2003 SD release of “Rosemary’s Baby” by Paramount. The Video, Audio, Extras and Film Value section are written by Christopher Long in conjunction with the film’s 2012 Blu-ray release by…
“War has rules, mud wrestling has rules… Politics has no rules.” –Ross Perot, Presidential candidate 1988 It was not coincidental that Warner Bros. released their political satire “The Campaign” during the 2012 Presidential season, nor did it hurt box-office receipts…
Note: In the following joint Blu-ray review, both John and Eddie provide their opinions of the film, with John also writing up the Video, Audio, Extras, and Parting Thoughts. “I didn’t know you were planning a comeback.” “I hate that…
The first “Madagascar” CGI animation was innovative and lighthearted, punctuated by likeable characters and catchy music. The second “Madagascar” film, “Escape 2 Africa,” was still OK, just not quite as attractive because, like most sequels, it didn’t offer too much…
If you think the practice of cost-cutting by filming two movies at the same time is a modern convention with things like “Back to the Future 1 & 2” and “Pirates of the Caribbean 2 & 3,” you wouldn’t even…
If you are a fan of “Paranormal Activity” reality-type horror stories, the ones pioneered by “The Blair Witch Project,” you might like 2012’s “Chernobyl Diaries.” Or not. It’s just as corny, just as phony, just as silly, and, worse, just…
Note: In the following joint Blu-ray review both John and Tim give their opinions of the film, with John also writing up the Video, Audio, Extras, and Parting Shots. The Film According to John: How could any movie fail whose…
“Family is the only real wealth.” Let’s say you were old enough to remember the TV series “Dark Shadows” (1966-1971), the Gothic daytime soap opera that starred Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins, a modern-day, small-town vampire. Let’s further say you…