Cronenberg and Mortensen deliver in spades with exceptional “Eastern Promises”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Fans of “The Lord of the Rings” may not recognize Viggo Mortensen, right, as the mysterious,...
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Bill Kelley III
Apr 6, 20226 min read
Criterion pulls out all the stops on “The Last Waltz” 4K UHD
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Rick Danko and Robbie Robertson sing “Up on Cripple Creek” during The Band’s final concert at San...
Mike Reynolds
Apr 4, 20225 min read
Prohibition-era gangster film “Miller’s Crossing” shines in The Criterion Collection
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS (1&2) Irish actor Gabriel Byrne plays Tom Reagan the trusted advisor to the Irish Gang Leader, Leo O’Bannon...
Peggy Earle
Apr 1, 20224 min read
War and love, faith and truth highlight “A Journal for Jordan”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS (1&2) Michael B. Jordan stars as First Sergeant Charles Monroe King and Chanté Adams as journalist...
Bill Kelley III
Mar 26, 20228 min read
Your invitation to the Corleone reunion – “The Godfather Trilogy”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Marlon Brando as the Godfather, Don Vito Corleone, and Al Pacino plays his son Michael. (Click on an...
Craig Shapiro
Mar 25, 20225 min read
Kenneth Branagh triumphs with memorable and moving “Belfast”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS (1) Newcomer Jude Hill plays 9-year-old Buddy. (2) Buddy’s parents Pa (Jamie Dornan) and Ma...
Bill Kelley III
Mar 13, 20227 min read
“The Matrix Resurrections” delivers dazzling 4K visuals
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS (1&2) Keanu Reeves (Neo/Thomas Anderson) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity/Tiffany) return for the...
Peggy Earle
Mar 2, 20225 min read
Big drama, big stars dazzle in Scott’s “House of Gucci”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Stefani Germanotta, or Lady Gaga as she’s known to the world plays Patrizia Reggiani Gucci. (Click...
Bill Kelley III
Feb 28, 20228 min read
Film noir masterpiece “Touch of Evil” on 4K UHD
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Writer/director/actor Orson Welles plays corrupt, unshaven police captain Hank Quinlan on the U.S....
Kay Reynolds
Feb 27, 20226 min read
“The King’s Man” – Another wild ride from Matthew Vaughn
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS British aristocrat Orlando, Duke of Oxford (Ralph Fiennes) takes his son Conrad (Harris Dickinson)...
Peggy Earle
Feb 22, 20224 min read
“La Dolce Vita” – a Fellini classic – returns on Blu-ray
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni stars as litterateur-turned-gossip columnist Marcello Rubini. (Click on...
Bill Kelley III
Feb 20, 20229 min read
‘Nobody’s perfect’ – except this 4K UHD Kino Lorber “Some Like It Hot”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS (1) Jack Lemmon (Jerry) and Tony Curtis (Joe) star as Chicago jazz musicians who must find a new gig...
Mike Reynolds
Feb 13, 20224 min read
Fritz Lang’s first American film – “Fury” – Warner Archive Collection
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS Spencer Tracy stars as mechanic Joe Wilson and Sylvia Sidney plays his fiancée, Katherine Grant, who leaves...
Bill Kelley III
Feb 11, 20226 min read
Old fans and new can enjoy “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Mckenna Grace plays 12-year-old aspiring scientist Phoebe, who fires up her grandfather’s...
Peggy Earle
Feb 6, 20225 min read
“The Long Goodbye,” one of 1973s 10 Best, on Blu-ray
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS Elliott Gould stars as 1970s Los Angeles private eye Philip Marlowe. (Click on an image to scroll through...
Peggy Earle
Feb 3, 20224 min read
“The Dry” – Gripping mystery, excellent cast!
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS Eric Bana plays Australian federal agent Aaron Falk, who helps in the investigation of a shocking...
Bill Kelley III
Feb 1, 20226 min read
Edgar Wright’s dazzling psychological thriller – 4K review “Last Night in Soho”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Anya Taylor-Joy stars as 1960s dazzling wannabe singer Sandie, and left, the reflection of Thomasin...
Bill Kelley III
Jan 30, 20226 min read
FREE 4K Ultra HD giveaway – “Last Night in Soho”
HOT 4K NEWS / ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Center, Anya Taylor-Joy stars as 1960s dazzling wannabe singer Sandie, left, Matt Smith...
Bill Kelley III
Jan 27, 20223 min read
Criterion addresses “A Hard Day’s Night” 4K UHD issues
4K ULTRA HD UPDATE / EDITING ERROR The three missing shots from the 4K Ultra HD version of “A Hard Day’s Night.” (Click an image to...
Craig Shapiro & Bill Kelley III
Jan 17, 20226 min read
“A Hard Day’s Night” in 4K Ultra HD? It just doesn’t get any better
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS The Beatles rehearse “I’m Happy Just to Dance with You,” before the TV Variety Show broadcast, which...
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