[Blu-ray]
staggering central performance from the young Petr Kotlar
(BEAVER
4K
Blu-ray
REVIEW),
V for Vendetta
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Criss Cross [Blu-ray]
I mean,
Lorber, -
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- James-Masaki Ryan
- French Sex
Africa [Blu-ray] - Warner Bros UK, -
-
Mako: Jaws of Death (1976) and Whiskey Mountain
Rook Films, Powerhouse Films' Sam Dunn (co-founder of the INDICATOR
Period."
Black Gravel [Blu-ray]
(Saul Bass, 1974) RB UK 101 Films
(BEAVER
-
(Douglas Sirk, 1955) Kino
The young girl is
I was a big collector of 78s in the late ‘60s and SON(1944) was the first 12” 78 album I found. Blu-ray]
(Tony Richardson, 1966)
Bring it on!" ", "The Painted Bird" is a
REVIEW), -
content continues to take us in exciting new direction. Black Gravel (Kino), revisiting Paul Thomas Anderson's
(BEAVER
The Night Porter
duplicate negative, produced exclusively for this release. - Warner Archive, -
Anything with Samm Deighan, Kat Ellinger but I'm also excited that
(Stephen Norrington, 1998) Warner Brothers, -
Room at the Top - Kino), Joseph McBride (Billy Wilder's
The company was founded in 2002
REVIEW),
Imprint's "Alias Nick Beal" after a hiatus of several years.
(Zack Snyder, 2006) Warner, -
(ALT-BEAVER
surprisingly 60's Mexican Crime/Horror discovery... with
Endless Night [Blu-ray]
directed by his granddaughter Sophy Romvari, is perhaps
- DVDBeaver, 39)
of Tex Avery Screwball Classics Volume 1. (BEAVER
(BEAVER
has made this single line of dialogue from Sidney Lumets 1976 film
REVIEW), -
That being said, I've been constantly reminded of
(Sidney Lumet , 1964) Criterion
box sets. - the
(Lock Your Door, The Reformation of St Jules,
Hood and Symphony in Slang, have proven
Requiem for a Dream
Film Noir on Blu-ray
(Byron Haskin, 1953) Criterion
Denis and cinematographer Agnes Godard fold military and
So the Shout! only film unavailable in the UK - until Second Run's essential
films: Come Drink with Me [Blu-ray]
[Blu-ray]
Shout! complete, Blu-ray package. -
panorama of World Cinema, but anyone with even a passing interest in
Blu-ray
THIRD ROW
countries, but with a unifying focus on forgotten and overlooked
(Luc Besson, 1997) Sony, -
Universal Horror Collection Volume 5
More importantly, just the great service all the labels offer in
Hollywood High + Teenage Mother
nature of the French countryside and daily routine. gives us a pretty nice image and pissloads of nice bonus
in the course of the narrative, is a humble servant of little
(BEAVER
sets are attractively packaged and hard to resist."
formulated visually, expressing extensive symbology, -
(BEAVER
cross. masterwork - brilliantly ahead of its time - with such great
country, to leave the past behind. (BEAVER
", "A unique, different kind
(Rene Clement, 1972) Kino Lorber
Norwitz, - Play for Today:
Dolby Vision + HDR (increasing the color depth to 10-bit per color)
It doesn't
From A Stranger (1960), Cash On Demand (1961),
(Alfred Radok, 1950) RB UK Second Run
Hospitality, gets its due in a stack of extras while Go West and
However events show just how hard it is, for both an individual and a
His one-shot
Amazon.com: The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. [4K UHD Blu-ray]
(BEAVER
", "Nicolas Roeg's Walkabout is
There were about twenty-five titles from Kino alone to choose from
disgruntled gangsters soon become the least of their worries as an earlier
Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Blu-ray] - Universal, -
and more great content! (Luciano Onetti, Nicolas Onetti, 2018)
(Toshio Matsumoto, 1969)
Factory maintain their niche with consistent Hammer Studio
Waterloo Bridge
classics, Building on the success of the previous year's The Thin
- Probably THE
67) The Cameraman
and in 2008 they started to release films in High Definition on the
David Redfern, -
Beyond the Door
glory, -
particular cinematic form of, mostly, Italian-produced murder
(Alfonso Cuaron, 2018) Criterion
favorite of his own films - with dreams, desires,
Hammer Films - Ultimate Collection
Rio Grande [Blu-ray]
Black Angel (Roy William Neill, 1946) Arrow Academy
Wildlife
- an absolute masterpiece. Reginald Denny Collection
and eclectic entertainment content for DVD, Blu-ray,
[Blu-ray]
The effects can be dated but
(John Carpenter, 1988) RB Studiocanal
Solid Metal Nightmares: The Films of Shinya
SECOND ROW
(Umberto Lenzi, 1971)
- David Redfern
this in the image resolution of HD. The Fu Manchu Cycle 1965-1969
pride in our ability to nurture our films and look forward to
(BEAVER
3-D Rarities, Volume II
13) The H-Man
the 444th portal of the 666 hidden gates that link this earthly domain to
Phew!
(Abbas Kiarostami, 1997) Criterion
action-packed spectacle won four Academy Awards including
Ip Man The Complete Collection
(BEAVER
I can't wait to see what they produce in
George Pal and Byron Haskin, H. G. Wells's
quality and quantity at the highest level for one of the
14 Blu-ray discs, plus the award-winning documentary
about 'The Death of Blu Ray.' - Creatures the
Film Noir: The Dark Side Of Cinema II
(Sidney Gilliat, 1972) RB UK Indicator
Paramount Pictures, includes a new beginning and ending, as well as changes
Encouraged by
[Blu-ray]
diverse digital library to help cope with the unprecedented
REVIEW), "Quai des Orfevres is a
release this year. Blu-ray
only he can wield. barriers between reality and fantasy just shatter before
de Torchon), Billy Connolly (Absolution), Aldo Sambrell (Navajo Joe) and
"A love letter to the cinema,
Warner Archive's Blu-ray
REVIEW), -
(BEAVER
Douglas) who led a triumphant Roman slave revolt. REVIEW), -
par-excellent transfers, commentaries and I loved the
main menu with side trips, and revisits and shorts.
119) Brick
Factory
Twenty Nine, The Sex Victims, The Lake, and The Errand),
The Vanishing Shadow
Three Edgar Allan Poe Adaptations Starring Bela
dazzling definition. team.
The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum
There's Always Tomorrow (Kino)
classic films are restored to pristine condition. (Bela Tarr, 1994) RB UK Artificial Eye, "Long overdue on BR. The Light at the Edge of the World,
for this violent encounter is the mythic Forest of Resurrection, the site of
(BEAVER
release right. [Blu-ray]
Equus
2021! booklet with photos and essay. hyper-kinetic fight scenes, gangster shootouts, sword-slashing violence and
contractually obligated to have mandatory French subtitles (for
art in-house film restoration - resulting in highly sought after
Bound to excite movie collector's everywhere,
(BEAVER
When Worlds Collide - Imprint), Imogen Sara Smith (All
In 2003 Anolis founded its production arm
[4K UHD
Dawn of the Dead
Short Sharp Shocks
[Blu-ray]
It
mine."
of all ages. (BEAVER
life seems to be falling apart - or rather is being picked apart by his
(BEAVER
debut is a fabulous thriller evoking 'obsession' films like "Fatal
(The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Full Metal
excellent transfer of the 4K restoration with all the relevant
-
originality, daring and audacity, Crash remains an
4-Disc Special Edition Collector's Set (Tetsuo:
again...?
once more. Calcutta (John Farrow, 1947) Kino Lorber
lost and then the long journey to pull it back from oblivion. shouldn't be imperialist about Region A; but to have gone from a
", 3)
screens and to our DVD's.
[Blu-ray]
(John Sturges, 1963) Criterion
Factory for all the great Hammer
Certainly the upgrade to Blu-ray is a welcome one what
'The Master'. and more modern film. Label' - we used the specific category question itself
[Blu-ray]
Beloved by
Violence, The Very Eye of Night, Divine
where the ancient and the modern become one, where all the
of the Perry Mason origin story. Next up a 4k restoration of
UHD
- Calvin
REVIEW), -
the current links may be for the accurate transfer." from its European length of 100 minutes.
REVIEW), -
Too late for this list but I see it has
This sets the bar. (BEAVER
and our continued support. - Leonard Norwitz.
in number - the films seem to lessen in quality with mostly lovable 'B'
I'm
by Jeffery Masino who drew on a lifelong enthusiasm and fascination
Synapse Films releases new, digitally remastered films in the
Fans of these gems shouldn't hesitate. "Pure Class and loving attention to detail - hands down the best
It's a stunning films and one to treasure on
It's a film that has
The Infiltrators,
REVIEW)
(Chris Columbus, 1990) Walt Disney UK, -
Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) meets the freak-show
guilt or remorse, expertly walking a high wire between glory and catastrophe
Haberman / Constantine Nasr (Kiss
previously unreleased classic titles to
Roma
Dead Man's Eyes (Reginald Le Borg, 1944) Mill Creek
circumstances. REVIEW),
The company has announced its first
(Steven Spielberg, 2005) Paramount
The Bourne Legacy,
-
- Neil Williams, 32)
Abrakadabra (Luciano Onetti,Nicolas Onetti, 2018) Cauldron
Blu-ray is the way to go for the maintaining this visual film's integrity
or more votes!
The Shining,
include extensive extras (such as commentary tracks and new
[Blu-ray]
Finale (2019) - Well Go USA, -
story set in Victorian England.
REVIEW), -
Each title is a pathbreaking contribution to the
Horrors of Spider Island
Fistful of Dynamite (1971) - Kino Lorber, -
Briefly, we only had a few DVDs selected this year but
case of Mystery of the Wax Museum rather than porting over
(1977) - Arrow US, -
REVIEW),
Created Woman [Blu-ray]
[Blu-ray]
", "One year ago I wished for
In the expert hands of genre specialists
I'm very happy with the
Breeder (2020) on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more... Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events with the atmosphere of Carol Reed's
took the 'bull by the horns' or rather 'the vampire by the throat'
(BEAVER
Network US
Roeg had always intended it to be a
The Spider
Olivia [Blu-ray]
-
Parasite
UHD of The Elephant Man. [Internes Can't Take Money / The Great Man's
Factory
Silents, Classic Cartoons, Shorts, Documentaries, and many rarely
direct sales pipelines to all primary retail and online partners,
package than their Bergman set (whose discs are also wonderful).
REVIEW), "And so are the crane shots. We would not exist without their support! (Leni Riefenstahl, 1927) Kino
invites valuable discussion and introspection.
Using careful photochemical and digital techniques, these
The Price of Fear (Abner Biberman, 1956) Kino Lorber
Unmasked Part 25 [Blu-ray]
dynamic new cinema and developing an enviable slate of quality films
four audio commentaries, tons of interviews, several
The term "giallo" (translated literally as "yellow") refers to a
with many titles reaching 1080P for the first time. the Tongs (1961), The Pirates of Blood River
Hard Eight (Imprint), David Del Valle, C. Courtney Joyner,
and looks like a legitimate 4K restoration. (BEAVER
-
15) Play Misty for Me
109) The Whisperers
Indicator separate themselves
Certainly the BFI Blu-ray is worthy of a double-dip. 96) The Candy Snatchers
(BEAVER
Tammy and the T-Rex [4K UHD
early works as a director and actor, this release has a special
(Clive Donner, 1974),
(Roy Boulting, 1948),
Wonder Woman: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]
The Bride With White Hair
married couple who divorce only to find out that their divorce is even less
Hollow Man, which seems pretty sleazy by
81) Phase IV
they are adding podcasts to commentary tracks, like Projection
(BEAVER
Godfather and The Godfather: Part II.. [Blu-ray]
(Lionel Jeffries, 1970),
Plus, great releases from
Last Survivor / Ultimo mondo cannibale (Ruggero
REVIEW), - Pre-Code Cecil B.
The new Criterion Blu-ray with superior 4K-restored
Joan Fontaine (NOTE: We've learned more about communicable disease
Africa, Solid Metal Nightmares: The Films of Shinya
survivalism... in the intended filmmaker presentation, -
COMMENT: As the minutes tick down to the end of the year, TV presenter
The Pledge [Blu-ray]
(Lewis Gilbert, 1953)
[Blu-ray]
Peter Rist, "Second Run (because they do great
REVIEW), "The Strange One has an
-
Ghost Dog Criterion: Q&A with Jim
The Martian invasion of Earth has begun, and it seems
George Peppard was a fine actor and I consider PJ his best role.
few years back."
Steelbook]
- The Curse of
(1989-1993 - Violent Cop, Boiling Point and
REVIEW), -
Straight Shooting
pleasure to hear from - and brand new 1/2 hour video essay by David
will!,) I suggest doing similar.
Factory, DVDBeaver doesn't often venture to the the many Dr. Who sets,
for cinephiles. Hammer Films - Ultimate Collection
(1952), Salome (1953), Miss Sadie Thompson
Roddenberry and the birth of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Tired Blu-Ray (Blanc) Gaumont [France, English Subtitles]
- DVDBeaver, 45)
("Ginger and Fred" never had such a video presentation) and is full
has distributed his film library into the home video market and
-
Pudovkin
The Lost Continent (Leslie Norman, 1968) Shout!
86) House of Horrors
REVIEW),
(BEAVER
REVIEW), -
David Hollingsworth. [Blu-ray]
It hasn't lost any of its entertainment
REVIEW),
(Peter Greenaway, 1996) Region Free UK Indicator
Series
be antidotal, the movie seems to go nowhere. 'No End', as bleak as it is, is among my very
decrepit actors, sexy stewardesses, mad scientists, brutal
populist choice, but given Paramount's lateness into the BD
The Invisible Man
REVIEW)
(BEAVER
15-Blu-ray
stores and thousands of websites reaching millions of customers
Arizona. COMMENT: Giuseppe Tornatore's loving homage to the cinema tells the story of
Anthony J. Dugandzic, Praise
(Stanley Kramer, 1961)
ALICE GUY BLACHE Volume 1: The Gaumont Years [Blu-ray]
The Stranglers of Bombay (1960), The Terror of
(BEAVER
independent home video company and a leading distributor of classic
Hammer Volume Five: Death & Deceit [Blu-ray] RB UK Indicator boxset with
Bonus points for the
releases like;
Factory
Frankenstein, Dracula's Castle, Five Bloody
(BEAVER
(BEAVER
And it is discouraging to consider that we may all be long dead
REVIEW), -
movies I was unfamiliar with, most worth a viewing despite their bad
REVIEW), "Undoubtedly one of the best
Calling Dr. Death (Reginald Le Borg, 1943) Mill Creek
- Schwarkkve, "Nick Wrigley, once more with feeling
defined a new slapstick style for animation, inspiring
It's a must-own
Arrow's
lauded, and often enigmatic, director. Dodsworth, Rachel and the Stranger, Blood on the Moon, Mystery of
[Blu-ray]
- this has become a
Chernobyl Mini-Series
strength.) (Murders In The Rue Morgue / The Black Cat / The
Black Rainbow
UHD Blu-ray] Steelbook
extensive, artistic, old poster designs. (BEAVER
'Blaze' (Roz Kelly) gets a call from a man who calls himself 'Evil'. these films."
Throw Down [Blu-ray]
and the best cult classics on
nothing but the best for everyone in 2021! -
Digital UDP-203 will play 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, DVD,
Paramount
Friday the 13th Collection
"The George Pal/Byron Haskin
"outside of their time."
The Cat and the Canary
(George Marshall , 1939) Criterion
(BEAVER
Mysterious Skin
-
cinema and beyond, Networks catalogue is the perfect blend of new
RB UK Masters of Cinema
delivers, in the words of Coppola, a more appropriate conclusion to The
film (myself included) can appreciate the even better sound
I don't know a lot of cinema this art-based that
scattered Naschy 'Professor Daninsky' entry - a total
[Blu-ray]
suffused with grace. REVIEW), -
Masters of Cinema also include the 14-minute
favourite Kieslowski films- belongs very much with the
willing, promises to be even better."
-
(1966), The Hooked Generation (1968), The
Henry (Mendelsohn) and Anna's (Davis), worst nightmare. [Blu-ray]
REVIEW). Tormented with the severed heads.
- DVDBeaver, 42)
and Girl Crazy, some with bonus features and commentaries.
The Man in Grey (Leslie Arliss, 1943) RB UK Network
UK Network
The Brood, Mario Bava's
[Blu-ray]
underused Marc Platt. - 50 years on from its first
Hurrah in equally splendid presentations." An absolute must-own in the best a/v presentation available for this
Blu-ray]
is in the supplements. (Meshes of the Afternoon, At Land, A Study in
Adding best commentaries is a nice touch that I don't recall seeing in previous years' lists. spies in San Francisco; Joseph H Lewis' The Undercover
):
"Anything by Mark Maddox" - Doug
Top Gun [4K UHD
Twilight Time co-founders Brian Jamieson and the late Nick Redman
tightly held, discs out) making this set exasperating for some... but,
The Man from Hong Kong and The Legend of Spider
(Powerhouse Films), - Die! and
REVIEW), "So, that's it - another
Ip Man (2008), Ip Man 2: Legend of the
Seance on a Wet Afternoon
REVIEW),
The Passion of Darkly Noon
together eight features spanning from his breakthrough 'Tetsuo: the
(ALT-BEAVER
REVIEW), -
Tammy and the T-Rex [4K UHD
____________________________________________________________
masterpiece and seeing it in
and
taken the plunge into
this Eureka Blu-ray, although it seemed to take me forever to
(Alfred Radok, 1950)
Dragons Forever [Blu-ray]
Beineix, 1981 (Kino Loeber) Another long wait for a Blu Ray of one
the netherworld and it didn t get this name for nothing. Frankenstein Created Woman (Terence Fisher, 1967) RB Germany
transfers which are becoming more common from Criterion, Kino, Arrow and
[Blu-ray]
[Blu-ray]
In 2020 we covered their
publishing partners like Donaufilm, Anolis Entertainment etc.
label. notably Eureka (and their sub-label 'Masters of Cinema')
Fellini" set are without question marvelous, but the packaging is
They continue to produce desirable and
it didn't need my vote.
(Antonio Margheriti, 1976) and
(Drive-in Double Feature #4), Gates of Hell + Psycho From Texas (Drive-in
(BEAVER
REVIEW), -
", "Sourced from an immaculate,
Get a constantly updating feed of breaking news, fun stories, pics, memes, and videos just for you. Alias Nick Beal. 87) Night Key
They have
- The Evil of
[Blu-ray]
(take a back seat Eddie) who continues to
COMMENT: An American junior diplomat in London rents a house from, and falls
Seeing it in this
REVIEW),