Criterion goes Blu with this rare Soviet import, but is it worth shelling out cash for a movie-only high-def edition....?
highdefWar Horse: BD Review
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
This high-def edition of the Spielberg war flick is technically marvelous, but did the movie deserve its Best Picture nomination....? Disc News Update 04.10
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
Today we have info on the extensive restoration for Jaws' upcoming high-def edition, as well as updated details on Blu-ray releases for Full Metal Jacket: 25th Anniversary Edition and The Artist.... Late Spring: BD Review
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
Yasujiro Ozu's high-def Criterion debut is a knockout, a movie that remains as impressive - and heartbreaking - as ever... Haywire: BD Review
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Written by DVDFile
This spy/assassin actioner with MMA superstar Gina Carano is a star-studded, dingbat thrill in high-definition.... Pillow Talk: BD Review
Monday, May 14, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
"Officer, arrest this man! He's taking me up to his apartment!" "Well, I can't say that I blame him, miss." Certified Copy: BD Review
Friday, May 18, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
Say what you will about the cinematic merits of this 2010 Juliette Binoche drama, but it looks and sounds gorgeous in high-definition.... Father of the Bride/Father of the Bride Part II: BD Review
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Written by DVDFile
It's impossible to hate these Steve Martin/Diane Keaton comedies, but is this high-def edition of the Father of the Bride flicks worth the double-dip....? Shallow Grave: BD Review
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Written by DVDFile
This early Danny Boyle thriller starring Ewan McGregor is a trusty, almost giddily Hitchcockian treat in high-def.... The Samurai Trilogy: BD Review
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Based on the novel called Japan's Gone With the Wind, The Samurai Trilogy gets a long-awaited high-definition Criterion upgrade. But where are the bonuses....? Tales of Vesperia - The First Strike: BD Review
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Written by DVDFile
We can't speak about the video game it's based on, but this prequel (of sorts) is a visual stunner.... Outland: BD Review
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Written by DVDFile
It's not the best space western in the universe, but Ouland is nevertheless a welcome addition to the high-def pantheon.... Poirot - Series 6: BD Review
Friday, August 31, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Acorn still refuses to go lossless with this new high-def Poirot set, but the episodes themselves are good enough that you hardly notice.... Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures: BD Review
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Written by DVDFile
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial: BD Review
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Everybody's favorite squishy brown alien gets a serious high-def boost on this must-have Blu-ray edition.... Glee - The Complete Third Season: BD Review
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Les visiteurs du soir: BD Review
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
A lesser-known Marcel Carne melodrama gets the Criterion treatment, but how does it stand up compared to Children of Paradise....? Grosse Pointe Blank: BD Review
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Don't get too excited, John Cusack fans - the high-def upgrade of this mid-90s cult hit disappoints across the board.... American Horror Story - The Complete First Season: BD Review
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The most unique genre series in years arrives on Blu-ray - but does it hold up to repeat viewings (and freakouts)...? Fear and Desire: BD Review
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
Stanley Kubrick's long-lost first feature sees the light of day in high-def - classic film geeks, start your engines.... Titanic - 100 Years in 3D: BD Review
Monday, October 08, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The footage on this Titanic doc's 3D Blu-ray is astonishing, but with a 45-minute running time, is it worth the investment....? Moonrise Kingdom: BD Review
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Wes Anderson's latest colorful comedy melodrama hits high-def, and if you love the filmmaker, you'll dig this Blu-ray.... The Forgiveness of Blood: BD Review
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Written by DVDFile
This violent family drama from the director of Maria Full of Grace is a taut, brooding success on Criterion Blu-ray... Secret of the Wings: 3D BD Review
Monday, October 15, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Tinker Bell is back on this high-def release that just might please fairy princesses as much as their home theater enthusiast parents.... It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - The Complete Season 7: BD Review
Friday, October 19, 2012
Written by DVDFile
"I drank three bottles of champagne and hung out with a stray dog all night under a bridge. It was sweet...." 2 Broke Girls - The Complete First Season: BD Review
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Retro sitcom success or dingbat pointlessness? Either way, at least we can appreciate 2 Broke Girls in high-def.... Blade Runner - 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition: BD Review
Monday, November 19, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Brave: 3D Blu-ray Review
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The newest Pixar 3D Blu-ray to hit the market just might be the best-looking and -sounding high-def disc of the year (but don't quote us on that quite yet)... Pixar - Short Films Collection 2: BD Review
Monday, November 19, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The Amazing Spider-Man: BD Review
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Written by DVDFile
This franchise reboot with Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone is signficantly more exciting than it has any right to be... Suburgatory - The Complete First Season: DVD Review
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The Jeremy Sisto comedy's first season often laugh-out-loud funny thanks to its top-notch, SNL-familiar cast..... 2012 Olympics London - Games of the XXX Olympiad: BD Review
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The events themselves were often inspiring, but this high-def release doesn't quite do them justice.... Weekend: BD Review
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
Criterion unleashes their second Jean-Luc Godard Blu-ray edition, and it's a (purposely) noisy, anarchic mess... Topaz: BD Review
Friday, November 30, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Alfred Hitchcock: Masterpiece Edition Vol. 13: There is perhaps a bit of fun to be had with this spy game, but not much.... How I Met Your Mother - The Complete Season 7: DVD Review
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The gang is back (and they're always great), but it's just not the same without a high-def presentation.... Ancient Aliens - Collector's Edition: DVD Review
Friday, December 07, 2012
Written by DVDFile
This massive box set is space-geek catnip, but even the most stalwart extraterrestrial conspiracy theorists out there might want to wait for a high-def edition.... Purple Noon: BD Review
Monday, December 10, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The movie that introduced much of the world to the powerhouse that is Alain Delon finally gets some high-def love from Criterion.... |