May 14th, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
As the new year dawned, it was time for a new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This could be a cause for commotion for some movie fans and a cause for a yawn for others. If you, like me are suffering from superhero fatigue you could be experiencing a curiosity and a cautionary feeling at the same time. Captain America: Brave New World brought the new phase into motion. For me, it feels like a soft launch. In general, how did the movie land? Did it soar above expectations like our new Falcon Captain America, or land with a thud?
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May 13th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
Our A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness Blu-ray review covers one of the strangest and most unexpected thrillers to come out of 1970s Japan. This 1977 genre-bender blends sports, scandal, and psychological breakdowns into something that feels both pulpy and unsettling. Radiance Films brings it to Blu-ray for the first time in English-friendly territory with a Region A & B disc, a new HD transfer, and excellent packaging. For collectors of Japanese cult cinema and fans of deep-cut imports, this release finally gives the film a proper spotlight.
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May 13th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
This Underworld Beauty Blu-ray review kicks off with Seijun Suzuki’s stylish 1958 noir, now available in a new transfer from Radiance Films that brings this cult classic to Region A & B audiences. Region A & B compatible, this disc makes it easier than ever to experience one of Suzuki’s earliest directorial efforts. Shot in crisp black and white CinemaScope, Underworld Beauty blends crime, pulp, and a dash of sex appeal into a lean, 87-minute thrill ride. It’s not as wild as his later films, but the style is already there — and it pops beautifully on this new Blu-ray edition.
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May 11th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
Our Weak Spot Blu-ray review takes a look at one of the more obscure political thrillers to resurface on disc, this time from the darker corners of 1970s European cinema. Directed by Peter Fleischmann and starring Michel Piccoli, the 1975 film La Faille is slow-burning, unsettling, and soaked in paranoia. It’s the kind of movie that quietly gets under your skin — not with flashy action or big twists, but with mood, menace, and unease. Radiance Films brings it back into circulation with a new transfer and an edition that finally gives this hidden gem some room to breathe. For fans of political thrillers or slow-burn dramas, this Weak Spot Blu-ray Review highlights why the film is worth rediscovering in high definition. Continue reading ‘Weak Spot (Blu-ray Review)’
May 9th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
The Prosecutor Blu-ray review looks at Donnie Yen’s latest genre-bender — a courtroom thriller that isn’t afraid to throw punches between the legal arguments. Released in 2024, this slick blend of legal drama and martial arts mayhem is part tense procedural, part action-packed throwdown. Donnie Yen directs and stars, bringing his usual intensity and precision to both the courtroom and the chaos. It’s a film that shifts gears often but never loses its grip on tension or style. Continue reading ‘The Prosecutor (Blu-ray Review)’
May 8th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
Shōhei Imamura’s The Eel arrives on Blu-ray in a stellar special edition from Radiance Films, giving fans the definitive home video release of this Palme d’Or-winning gem. If you’ve never seen The Eel (1997), this is the perfect way to experience Imamura’s meditative and offbeat drama in its full context — complete with both the original theatrical cut and the extended director’s cut. The Eel Blu-ray is a must for collectors of Japanese cinema, especially those who appreciate the intersection of human strangeness, personal redemption, and the quietly surreal. Continue reading ‘The Eel (Blu-ray Review)’
May 8th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
This Cat Blu-ray review takes a look at one of the coolest crime thrillers to come out of 1980s Germany. Directed by Dominik Graf, this slick little heist film blends moody atmosphere, tight suspense, and sharp performances in a way that still feels fresh. Radiance Films gives The Cat a proper Blu-ray debut with a new HD restoration, English subtitles, and a nice batch of extras that dig into its legacy. If you’re into slow-burn tension, stylish criminals, and old-school analog grit, this one’s definitely worth checking out. Continue reading ‘The Cat (Blu-ray Review)’
May 8th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
Written and directed by Lo Wei, the man behind the Bruce Lee’s international hits The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, The Tattooed Dragon was designed to bring martial arts superstar Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman) to a global audience still hungry for kung fu cinema in the aftermath of Lee’s death. Featuring Sylvia Chang (Slaughter in San Francisco) and James Tien (Shaolin Boxer) in a villainous role, it follows The Big Boss in pitting a legendary fighter against organised crime. The Tattooed Dragon is a showcase for Jimmy Wang Yu following his move from Shaw Brothers to Golden Harvest in the early 1970s, boasting cinematography by Cheung Yiu-tsou (Police Story) and stunts coordinated by Simon Hsu (The Flying Guillotine). Eureka Classics is proud to present The Tattooed Dragon for the first time on Blu-ray anywhere in the world from a new 2K restoration. Continue reading ‘The Tattooed Dragon is released on Blu-ray July 22!’
May 7th, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
The epic party continues at home as “A Minecraft Movie” debuts Digitally on May 13. From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, “A Minecraft Movie,” directed by Jared Hess, is the first-ever big screen, live-action adaptation of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. “A Minecraft Movie” has taken the box office by storm, earning more than $872 million worldwide and is the largest domestic opening for 2025 and the largest movie based on a video game.
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May 7th, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
The 80’s signified a death nell for the Western genre. People didn’t want to go and see action scenes of gunslingers and horseback chases. Nobody cared about the hard times of post-Civil War America and that historical time. As much a shame as it was, it happened. Now, in 2025, we have a luxury of revisiting some of those films we may have forgotten about. Pale Rider is one of a few Clint Eastwood films that flew under my radar but may be a fan favorite for some. This year, celebrating its 40th anniversary, Pale Rider is the 3rdrelease in Warner Bros.’ trio of Eastwood classics arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray this spring. The film comes off the screen like a myth, and it’s a simple story that turns out to be quite excellent because of its simplicity.
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May 7th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
In this newly restored Mosfilm release, our Zerograd Blu-ray review unpacks Karen Shakhnazarov’s darkly comic vision of a city where logic goes to die.If you like your surrealism dry and your bureaucracy soaked in absurdity, Zerograd might just be your next cult obsession. Newly restored in 2K and released on Blu-ray by Deaf Crocodile, this 1988 film from director Karen Shakhnazarov plays like Kafka by way of Monty Python, with a splash of Agatha Christie and a hint of Brazil. The story follows Varakin, a mild-mannered engineer who arrives in a remote Soviet city where the logic is circular, the locals are eerily polite, and the cake might be made of your own face. Zerograd is part noir, part social satire, and all weird. Continue reading ‘Zerograd (Blu-ray Review)’
May 7th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
In this The Outcasts Blu-ray review, we look at Robert Wynne-Simmons’ long-lost 1982 folk horror gem about suspicion, magic, and madness in rural Ireland. Recently restored by the Irish Film Institute and brought to the U.S. for the first time by Deaf Crocodile, the film captures the essence of folk storytelling with an eerie poetic spirit. This release sheds new light on a forgotten chapter of Irish cinema and features a trove of extras that highlight Wynne-Simmons’ roots in atmospheric storytelling. With its first official U.S. release, The Outcasts Blu-ray finally brings this haunting Irish folk tale to a wider audience. Continue reading ‘The Outcasts (Blu-ray Review)’
May 6th, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
When Clint Eastwood ventured into directing, he did so with a splash with Play Misty For Me in 1971. Following that thriller, Eastwood took turns in the director’s chair making small films like Breezy before his first western High Plains Drifter. When The Outlaw Josey Wales debuted in 1976, the film became a catapult into the stratosphere, reinvigorating the western genre and naming Clint Eastwood as a directing and acting force. Making his mark in both arenas as a filmmaker and acting auteur, Eastwood struck a chord with audiences enhancing his famous “Man with No Name” character by not only naming him, but adding some major depth to his character, even in deep shadows.
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May 6th, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Lethal Weapon, the 1987 action thriller film from director Richard Donner and starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, will be available for purchase Digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on June 24. The box office hit was nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Sound and spawned a franchise that includes three sequels and a television series.
The Digital and 4K UHD disc release includes both the 1987 theatrical version of the film and the 2000 Director’s Cut which features an additional 7 minutes of footage not seen in theaters.
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May 6th, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
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May 5th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
In this Gandhi Steelbook 4K UHD Blu-ray review, we explore Richard Attenborough’s 1982 historical epic in its most visually stunning form to date. This Sony Pictures release offers a gorgeous 4K remaster, a comprehensive suite of special features, and a chance to revisit — or discover for the first time — Ben Kingsley’s career-defining portrayal of the iconic civil rights leader. With Dolby Vision HDR and multiple audio formats including Atmos, this edition brings new life to the film’s sweeping scope and quiet power alike. The limited edition Steelbook packaging is the icing on the cake, making it as much a collector’s item as it is a cinematic milestone.
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May 5th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
In this The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians Blu-ray review, we dive into a wildly imaginative Czech cult film filled with baroque visuals, Monty Python-style absurdity, and old-school genre magic. Directed by Oldrich Lipský and adapted from a story by Jules Verne, this 1981 film finally gets the high-def restoration it deserves thanks to Deaf Crocodile. If you’re into gothic castles, bizarre gadgets, and theatrical Eastern European humor, you’re in for a treat.
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May 4th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
In this Tamala 2010 Blu-ray review, we explore one of the strangest and most stylish cult anime releases to hit physical media. Part space punk satire, part surrealist fever dream, Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space delivers a genre-defying experience that’s equal parts cute and unsettling. This high-def release from Deaf Crocodile gives the film new life with a clean transfer, solid audio, and a surprisingly deep set of extras. Whether you’re a fan of experimental animation, dystopian sci-fi, or just want something that fries your brain in the best way, this Blu-ray is worth a closer look.
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