The first quarter of the year is behind us - let's geek out about its high-definition highlights so far....
moviesBounce: BD Review
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Written by DVDFile
For a downer romance, Bounce isn't terrible, but do Gwyneth and Affleck merit a reason to revisit the picture in high-definition....? The Organizer: BD Review
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
The Marcello Mastroianni labor drama is technically magnificent on Criterion Blu-ray, but is it worth its $30 price tag....? Eclipse Series 32 - Pearls of the Czech New Wave: DVD Review
Friday, April 20, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
A six-film collection of movies made in the swinging Czechoslovakian 1960s? Yeah, we're excited, too.... Alambrista!: BD Review
Monday, April 23, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
"A prime reason ¡Alambrista! was important then - and is now - is because it balanced, deepened, and enriched our national conversation about immigration." - from Charles Ramirez Berg's BD booklet essay Camelot: BD Review
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The Richard Harris/Vanessa Redgrave King Arthur musical gets a Blu-ray upgrade worthy of the Round Table.... The Return: DVD Review
Monday, April 30, 2012
Written by Karen Price
This graduate from Cannes 2011 starring Michael Shannon and John Slattery is harrowing, intense, and evocative.... One for the Money: BD Review
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
The Janet Evanovich franchise finally debuts on high-def, and thanks to Jennifer Heigl and company, it's dead on arrival... The Innkeepers: BD Review
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Ti West's new horror flick offers up some fun, throwback mood and some legitimate scares (not to mention a supporting turn from Kelly McGillis!), but doesn't completely deliver the goods... Charlotte Rampling - The Look: BD Review
Friday, May 04, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The legendary star maintains her mystique in this new documentary, though the film as a whole gets a little too woo-woo for its own good.... The Walking Tall Trilogy: BD Review
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Exactly how good does Sheriff Buford Pusser (Joe Don Baker) and his "Hixploitation" classic Walking Tall look and sound in high-def....? 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." Disc News Update 04.14
Monday, May 14, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
The latest American Pie sequel gets Blu-ray specs, and Warner announces a summertime Ultimate Collector's Edition of Singin' in the Rain.... We Need to Talk About Kevin: BD Review
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
This emotionally brutal Tilda Swinton/John C. Reilly drama makes for a rough but unforgettable high-definition experience.... 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....? Harold and Maude: BD Review
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
The 1971 Hal Ashby cult favorite with Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort finally rides its hearse onto Blu-ray.... Jeff, Who Lives at Home: BD Review
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Jason Segel, Ed Helms, and Susan Sarandon go mumblecore in this Duplass Brothers comedy, and the results are dreadful.... Ghost Rider - Spirit of Vengeance: BD Review
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
"Merry Christmas, you assholes!" is the kind of Nicolas Cage magic awaiting you on this brain-drain of a Blu-ray Disc.... Monster Brawl: BD Review
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Written by Eric King
A Canadian wrestling movie about duelling beasts as officiated by Dave Foley. No, seriously - this movie exists.... 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....? The Artist: BD Review
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
Will America finally start warming up to this Best Picture winner now that it's available in high-def....? Django Kill... If You Live, Shoot!: BD Review
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Seeking Justice: BD Review
Friday, July 06, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Xander Berkeley is welcome on screen any time, but his presence in Seeking Justice isn't enough to keep the Nicolas Cage thriller above water.... Frequency: BD Review
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Jim Caviezel and Dennis Quaid deal with daddy issues in excellent sci-fi fashion on this surprisingly brawny Blu-ray release.... Eclipse Series 34 - Jean Gremillon During the Occupation: DVD Review
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
Bullhead: BD Review
Friday, July 20, 2012
Written by DVDFile
The admirable but dramatically tricky Best Foreign Language Film nominee from Belgium gets a solid high-def edition.... 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.... Weekend: BD Review
Friday, August 17, 2012
Written by DVDFile
Criterion's newest IFC Blu-ray release is wonderfully shot, full of bonus features, and sad as hell.... Lonesome: BD Review
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Written by Mike Restaino
Criterion gives some serious high-def sheen to Paul Fejos' long out-of-print silent-era melodrama.... Snow White and the Huntsman: BD Review
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Written by DVDFile
It's not exactly the fairest of them all, but there's no doubt this is one gorgeous-looking (and - sounding!) Blu-ray edition.... Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: BD Review
Monday, August 27, 2012
Written by DVDFile
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