Here are our latest reviews of films for home viewing.
Pre-2023 Film Reviews
A Bittersweet Life (2005)
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: From Sun-woo’s fateful choice to spare a young woman, to the chain of betrayal and revenge that follows, this is a violent yet poignant story of loyalty, love, and inevitability. We explore the film’s unforgettable action sequences, its visual style, and Lee Byung-hun’s performance as a man trapped by his own decisions.
Cairo Station (1958)
Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)
- Excerpt: With regard to period detail, Devil in a Blue Dress reminds me of Jack Clayton’s 1974 film version of The Great Gatsby, a stunningly beautiful film (not least due to the presence of Mia Farrow and Robert Redford) which made a lot of noise in its day but has always seemed to me to be oddly inert, as if the essence of the story was buried under so many layers of gilt and lacquer that you never really feel anything about it.
The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945)
Rick Aragon @ Rick’s Texan Reviews
- Excerpt: It might be the end of the world as we know it, but no one feels fine in The Horn Blows at Midnight.
Jaws (1975)
Sebastian Zavala @ MeGustaElCine.com [Spanish]
- Excerpt: An absolute classic; a film that knows exactly what it is, and that, despite the many problems it encountered during filming, ended up becoming the film that epitomises what Steven Spielberg is capable of.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond (2019)
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: “The Frozen Bond” is not essential for newcomers, but it enriches the series experience for established fans. Its greatest contribution lies in revealing the origins of Emilia and Puck’s devotion to one another, and tracing the roots of the prejudice Emilia endures.
Show Boat (1936)
Rick Aragon @ Rick’s Texan Reviews
- Excerpt: Show Boat is a film that entertains and showcases some great talents in Irene Dunne, Paul Robeson and Hattie McDaniel.
Strait-Jacket (1964)
Rick Aragon @ Rick’s Texan Reviews
- Excerpt: Strait-Jacket will entertain the viewer, though whether it is in a camp manner or not depends on said viewer.
There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954)
Rick Aragon @ Rick’s Texan Reviews
- Excerpt: With a massive number of Irving Berlin’s songs and some surprisingly solid performances, There’s No Business Like Show Business makes for enjoyable viewing.
The Wiz (1978)
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