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High Noon (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

Cropped thumbnail version of Eureka’s illustrated yellow slipcover for High Noon featuring Gary Cooper in action pose.It doesn’t get more high-stakes than this. The High Noon 4K UHD Blu-ray from Eureka’s Masters of Cinema line brings new life to the 1952 classic — a lone marshal, a ticking clock, and a town full of cowards. This isn’t just a Western; it’s a moral showdown wrapped in stark black-and-white imagery and simmering tension. Eureka’s UK release delivers a Dolby Vision encode and a bulletproof set of extras. If you’ve been waiting for the definitive physical release, this just might be it. And yes — it looks better than ever, with a transfer that slices through the grain like a bullet through silence.

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Lethal Weapon (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

Lethal Weapon and its three sequels have sat firmly atop my 4K collector’s wish list—and no doubt many others—since the format’s debut in 2016. After years of anticipation, we finally have it. Now, 38 years after its theatrical release in March 1987, the iconic buddy-cop actioner arrives on 4K Ultra HD including a version I’ve always preferred: the studio-made Director’s Cut.

You may not remember this, but I do—there was an infomercial for the “Director’s Cut” releases of Lethal Weapon 1, 2, and 3 back in the day. I’ll get to that, along with all the technical and bonus details later. But first: I, and you, dear reader, are definitely not too old for this $#!%.

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The Amateur (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

The Amateur, directed by James Hawes and based on the 1981 film of the same name (itself adapted from Robert Littell’s novel), is a refreshing return to grounded espionage storytelling—gritty, personal, and driven more by character than chaos. While it may not revolutionize the spy genre, it delivers a gripping, emotionally invested narrative anchored by a compelling lead performance from Rami Malek.

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Fallout: Season 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

Miniature version of the Fallout: Season One Blu-ray cover with power armor helmet and yellow Fallout logo.When Amazon announced a live-action Fallout series, the reactions were split faster than a vault door under pressure. Could the bleak, bombed-out world of the beloved game franchise survive the transition from console to camera? And would newcomers be left behind in the wasteland? Now that Fallout: Season 1 has landed on 4K UHD, with an Amazon-exclusive SteelBook to boot — it’s time to crack open the Vault and see what this physical release really delivers.
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A Minecraft Movie (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

A Minecraft Movie relishes so gleefully in its absurd comedic chaos that I found myself absorbed completely. To say it’s stupid goes without saying. In fact, you’ve no doubt already made up your mind whether you’re going to watch this or not. Director Jared Hess and screenwriters Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer previously collaborated on 2015’s Masterminds and the Napoleon Dynamite TV series. While I didn’t see either of those, I can’t imagine they’re too far off in their comedic sensibilities from A Minecraft Movie.

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American Pie 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

Stylized red and white cover art for American Pie 2 showing a silhouetted woman with two slices of pie over her chest, used for the 4K UHD Blu-ray Collector’s Edition from 88 Films.There was a time when American Pie 2 felt like the gold standard for early-2000s summer sequels: more raunch, more chaos, and more Stifler. Revisiting it now, the laughs don’t quite hit like they used to — but nostalgia has its own flavor, and this deluxe 4K UHD Blu-ray from 88 Films serves it up with whipped cream on top. While the film itself may land closer to “fond smirk” than full-blown hysterics, the presentation is anything but half-baked. This is a surprisingly sharp and generously loaded release that gives the gang’s second outing a glow-up worthy of the party house it wrecks. This American Pie 2 4K UHD Blu-ray from 88 Films is a throwback with a fresh coat of gloss. Continue reading ‘American Pie 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’

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Fury (4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook Review)

Fury announced itself with a bang in theaters way back in 2014.  The film is not just a war epic.  The film discusses moral threads of war.  It tests your own thoughts on what you would do fighting in a tank.  The characters breathe life into the story and bring forth more than just another movie showing the senseless tragedies of war. Sony is revisiting the film now 7 years removed from its original UHD release, adding Dolby Vision and a collectible Steelbook to tempt Steelbook aficionados!

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Snow White (2025) (4K UHD Steelbook Review)

Disney continues its trend of reviving classic properties with (mostly) live-action remakes. The latest attempt? Snow White—and it’s a doozy. Between questionable casting choices, a few original songs, and CGI dwarves that belong in a horror film, you might be asking yourself: Is this new journey worth taking? So where do I land? Am I a princess purist, or does this reimagining of Snow White breathe new life into the 1937 classic? Continue reading ‘Snow White (2025) (4K UHD Steelbook Review)’
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Bring It On (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

When Bring It On burst into theaters in 2000, few expected a teen cheerleading comedy to become a pop culture touchstone. But 25 years later, it’s clear the film not only brought it, it stayed. Directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jessica Bendinger, Bring It On did more than showcase high-flying stunts and fierce rivalries—it tapped into larger conversations about race, privilege, and identity, all while keeping us entertained with whip-smart dialogue and cheer-worthy performances.

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Jaws (50th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

It seems like just yesterday that I was writing up the 45th anniversary edition of Jaws. Brandishing a beautiful new transfer and stacked with bonus features and Dolby Atmos, the release was a highlight of lockdown in 2020.  Now, Jaws is 50.  Read it again. Fifty. 5. 0. And we still love the film so much.  Steven Spielberg captured lightning in a bottle and made magic.  People are still trying to make a movie this infectious and likable.  We’ve had some, yes, but nothing beats this, arguably the first summer blockbuster.  Now at 50, Universal has re-released Jaws in 4K and added a new documentary, Jaws @50, here on its own separate Blu-ray! Read on about Jaws 50th Anniversary Edition!

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I Know What You Did Last Summer (4K UHD Steelbook Review)

When I Know What You Did Last Summer hit theaters in October 1997, it arrived with a sharpened hook and a lot of baggage. Riding the coattails of Scream‘s slasher revival just a year earlier—and sharing the same screenwriter, Kevin Williamson—the film was poised to be a hit. And it was, commercially. But critically? Not so much. Now, nearly three decades later, it’s worth asking: Was the film unfairly dismissed at the time, or does it remain a glossy relic of the teen horror boom with more style than substance?

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Drop (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

Sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than a quick and pulpy thriller.  Something that you can watch and wrap up in less than 100 minutes is preferable.  If it goes beyond that it’s still moving at a pace that’s fast and loose.  You are on the edge of your seat and hoping for the best for your protagonist.  These are the films I crave a lot of the time as a movie fan.  Drop joins the rank of “villain-on-the-phone” thrillers such as Cellular and Phonebooth this time using an app to create the tension.  So does Drop drop the ball or make its way into the ranks of great modern thrillers?

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The Sean Connery 007 James Bond Collection (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

It seems that 4K physical collectors have been salivating for classic James Bond films since the format’s infancy.  Since 2016, there have been blogs, rumors and requests for 007 to make the big leap to 4K.  We did receive the newest Bond films in the format in a box set and individually some years back, but nothing until the release of the Sean Connery 007 James Bond Collection, now available from Warner Bros. and Amazon/MGM Studios.  Given a new 4K restoration makeover and some new audio mixes, this new set is sure to please die-hard fans of the iconic franchise and maybe even entice some newcomers to check out the origins of the incredible Bond, James Bond.

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Felidae (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

Stylized title art for Felidae featuring two animated cats under a stormy sky, with rain streaks and a neon-green logo.Deaf Crocodile’s Felidae 4K UHD Blu-ray brings new life to a film long banned in some countries, hard to find in others, and barely whispered about outside cult animation circles. A murder mystery soaked in blood, brains, and philosophical dread, this is adult animation that doesn’t pull punches. It’s stylish, savage, and smart enough to make you forget you’re watching cats. And with Deaf Crocodile’s new 4K restoration, it finally gets the claws-out revival it deserves.

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Gwen and the Book of Sand (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)

Promotional image for Gwen and the Book of Sand showing Gwen walking on stilts across a desert horizon with the film’s title overhead.You’ve never seen post-apocalyptic animation quite like this. Originally released in 1985, Gwen and the Book of Sand is a surrealist fever dream — part Dune, part daydream — blending the stark desolation of a desert world with hand-painted beauty and philosophical weight. Beautifully restored in 4K with the director’s participation for La Traverse Films in France, this new HDR edition from Deaf Crocodile feels less like a reissue and more like an archaeological triumph. For fans of Moebius, René Laloux, or the tactile strangeness of La Planète Sauvage, this one’s a must-see. But even if you’ve never heard of Gwen before, this UHD Blu-ray might just leave you hypnotized. But even if you’ve never heard of Gwen before, this Gwen and the Book of Sand 4K UHD Blu-ray might just leave you hypnotized. Continue reading ‘Gwen and the Book of Sand (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’

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Kingdom of Heaven (4K Blu-ray Steelbook Review)

When Kingdom of Heaven was released in 2005, some critics and audiences walked out of the theater feeling underwhelmed. Sure, the visuals were impressive, and the premise had potential, but the film as a whole felt rushed and emotionally flat. At the time, I personally chalked it up as an ambitious misfire from Ridley Scott—grand in scale, but hollow at its core. That assessment changed completely when I finally watched the director’s cut, now newly presented in a stunning 4K restoration. I wasn’t just watching a longer version of the same film—I was watching the film as it was meant to be seen. It’s hard to overstate the difference. This is no mere extended edition; it’s a resurrection. And what emerges is nothing short of a modern epic.

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Starman (4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook Review)

Starman 4K UHD Blu-ray front cover showing Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen in a snowy, glowing red scene from Starman.John Carpenter’s Starman has always stood out — a sci-fi romance with a big heart and a quietly brilliant performance from Jeff Bridges. Now, the film makes its debut in stunning native 4K as part of an exclusive SteelBook release that promises to win over longtime fans and curious newcomers alike. With a Dolby Vision presentation, an impressive Atmos upgrade, and a solid suite of extras, the Starman 4K UHD Blu-ray is more than just a pretty package. But does this Steelbook edition truly do justice to one of Carpenter’s most unexpectedly emotional films? Let’s take a look. Continue reading ‘Starman (4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook Review)’

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A Knight’s Tale (4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook Review)

When A Knight’s Tale premiered nearly 25 years ago, it was a crowd pleaser and a critic puzzler.  Filled with musical anachronisms, rollicking jousting and a sweet rom com for the women in the audience, A Knight’s Tale ended up being something of a box office success and a cult favorite.  After spending years languishing on a nearly 20-year-old Blu-ray, with the aged wrinkles of the earlier years of the format to prove it, Sony has been gracious enough to give fans a brand-new edition of A Knight’s Tale, this time in 4K.  We get not only the theatrical but also the extended cut in 4K! So, put on your armor and get your javelin ready for the joust, because the Golden Years are still ahead!

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