In honor of its 50th anniversary, director Bob Clark’s Deathdream (aka Dead of Night) makes its world-wide debut on 4K UHD and Remastered Blu-ray on May 21st from a brand new 4K restoration, overflowing with exclusive new and archival extras.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Deathdream
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari
Ever see The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari? Well it's a classic of expressionist cinema and I saw it in college and it was pretty amazing!
Well now is not only high time you viewed this masterpiece but also get some detailed backgtound and insight into the masterwork it is.
By checking out the write-up about it on my buddy Jay Jacobson's Classic Movie Blog.
Jay has detailed insight and interesting facts and history behind the film in his entertaining and informative piece.
So here we are the first Tusday of April - time to clean out the cabinet...!
Hit Jay's history of this celluloid classic after the jump!!!
https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/the-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-1920
Monday, February 26, 2024
Dark Victory
It's another Manic Monday, thus I felt it was a time for tears and Bette Davis. That's correct Minions, Dark Victory is one of the best tearjerkers ever and it stars none other than one of the most commanding of screen presences Ms. Bette Davis.
At this poing and juncture I am guessing you want to know more? I guessed correctly so why don't I leave you in the expert hands of my buddy Jay Jacobson and his Classic Movie Blog.
Jay knows all about this sort of thing and his plethora of knowledge will enlighten and entertain.
Hit the link to Dark Victory after the jump and be sure to bring plenty of tissue...
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Bad Together
Filmmaker Jono Mitchell shares the evolution of a relationship between two seemingly opposite queer friends in Bad Together, his new film releasing to TVOD on December 5 via Dekkoo Films. Over four years, Robbie (played by Andrés Erickson) and Cameron (played by Queer Niro) learn to accept and love one another and themselves. “I really wanted to explore the idea that a lot of the expectations we hold for ourselves and others can lead to sadness and conflict,” filmmaker Jono Mitchell explains. “Fundamentally you can connect with a person on the most basic level, but ultimately that connection still needs to be built on mutual expectation.”
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Girl From Rio
In the tradition of BARBARELLA and DANGER: DIABOLIK comes this swinging '60s action orgy as bisexual super-villain Sumuru launches a diabolical plan to enslave the male species with her army of lusty warrior women. But when Sumuru kidnaps a fugitive American playboy, she crosses a sadistic crime boss and ignites a battle of the sexes that will bring Brazil to its knees in more ways than one.
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Sunday, August 20, 2023
Carlito's Way
Academy Award winner Al Pacino reunites with his Scarface director Brian De Palma for this tough-minded thriller about a gangster looking for salvation down the mean streets of 1970s New York City. Gangster Carlito Brigante (Pacino) gets released early from prison thanks to the work of his lawyer, Kleinfeld (Sean Penn, Milk). Vowing to go straight, Carlito nonetheless finds dangers waiting for him in the outside world. As Carlito works toward redemption, Kleinfeld sinks into cocaine-fueled corruption. When Kleinfeld crosses the mob, Carlito gets caught in the crossfire and has to face a hard choice: remain loyal to the friend who freed him or protect a new life with the woman he loves (Penelope Ann Miller, The Relic). With enemies closing in from all sides, Carlito must find his way before it's too late. Also starring John Leguizamo (Land of the Dead), Luis Guzmán (Magnolia), and Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings), Carlito's Way has come to be regarded as among De Palma's most accomplished films. A hard-hitting gangster noir laced with romance and melancholy, powerful performances and nail-biting suspense.
Media
Bonus Materials
- 4K DUAL FORMAT LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring newly-commissioned artwork by Tom Ralston and Obviously Creative
- Seven double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Barry Forshaw and original production notes
- DISC ONE: FEATURE (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
- 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) presentation in High Dynamic Range
- Original stereo, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-X audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary by Matt Zoller Seitz, author of The Wes Anderson Collection and The Soprano Sessions
- Brand new audio commentary by Dr. Douglas Keesey, author of Brian De Palma’s Split-Screen: A Life in Film
- DISC TWO: FEATURE AND EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
- Original stereo and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary by Matt Zoller Seitz
- Brand new audio commentary by Dr Douglas Keesey
- Carlito and the Judge, a brand new interview with Judge Edwin Torres, author of the novels Carlito’s Way and After Hours on which the screenplay for Carlito’s Way is based
- Cutting Carlito’s Way, a brand new interview with editors Bill Pankow and Kristina Boden
- De Palma’s Way, a brand new appreciation by film critic David Edelstein
- All the Stitches in the World: The Locations of Carlito’s Way, a brand new look at the New York locations of Carlito’s Way and how they look today
- De Palma on Carlito’s Way, an archival interview with director Brian De Palma
- The Making of Carlito’s Way, an archival documentary on the making of the film, produced for the original DVD release
- Deleted Scenes
- Original promotional featurette
- Theatrical teaser and trailer
- Image gallery
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Saturday The 14th
Did you know there was a 1981 horror spoof called Saturday The 14th? Well now you do...
Fun Fact: I actually went and saw it at a local dollar theater.
Carry on Minions and Happy Saturday The 14th!!!
Saturday The 14th on Wikipedia -
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Marquis de Sade's Justine
An Erotic Masterpiece from the Tortured Pen of the Marquis De Sade
Romina Power (18-year-old daughter of Tyrone Power) stars as Justine, a nubile young virgin cast out of a French orphanage and thrust into a depraved world of prostitution, predatory lesbians, a fugitive murderess (Mercedes McCambridge), bondage, branding, and one supremely sadistic monk (an outrageous performance by Jack Palance). It's a twisted tale of strange desires, perverse pleasures and the ultimate corruption of innocence as told by the Marquis de Sade.
JUSTINE is one of the most lavish and bizarre erotic shockers ever made by the notorious Jess Franco (99 WOMEN), bursting with wanton nudity, sexual perversion, and an all-star cast that also includes Akim Tamiroff (TOUCH OF EVIL), Maria Rohm (EUGENIE) and Klaus Kinski (NOSFERATU) as the Marquis de Sade. Also known as JUSTINE AND JULIET, this infamous film is now presented in a brand-new 4K restoration from the uncensored original camera negative with Dolby Vision HDR and loaded with Extras, including the alternate DEADLY SANCTUARY cut in HD for the first time ever!
Media
Bonus Materials
- Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) and HD Blu-ray (1080p) Widescreen 1.66:1 feature presentations
- Audio: 1.0 DTS-HD MA (English)
- Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Film Historians Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth
- The Perils And Pleasures Of Justine - Interviews with Director Jess Franco and Writer/Producer Harry Alan Towers
- Stephen Thrower on JUSTINE - Interview with the author of “Murderous Passions: The Delirious Cinema of Jesus Franco”
- NEW! On Set With Jess – Interview with Star Rosalba Neri
- French Trailer
- NEWLY EXPANDED! Poster & Still Gallery
- NEW! DEADLY SANCTUARY – The shorter U.S. version in High Definition (96 Mins.)
Monday, November 28, 2022
Monday Is For Seven
Seven is a Christmas movie because people talk about the Bible and Brad Pitt gets a present at the end...fight me!
Oh, and Happy Monday....
Seven on Wikipedia -
Friday, September 30, 2022
Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things
"Weird"
—Leonard Maltin, Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
The SET-UP: Five young kinky actors and their artistic director come to a desolate and nearly forgotten burial island, complete with a morbid history of MURDER, RAPE, CURSES and DEMONS. Alan (Alan Ormsby), the brilliant but bizarre Director of the company, has brought them to this foreboding place to dabble in witchcraft; specifically to dig up a fresh corpse and use it in a ritual ceremony which is supposed to raise the dead from their graves.The PAY-OFF: It seems as though Alan has really gathered his "children" here, only to play a practical joke on them and then to party the rest of the night away. However, the joke's on Alan. His bizarre ritual ceremony really does raise the dead from their graves...only they're in no mood to party! NOTE: "BENJAMIN" CLARK is really "BOB" CLARK, the creative director behind the hit films PORKY'S, BLACK CHRISTMAS and A CHRISTMAS STORY among others. ALAN ORMSBY, though he turned in what has been described as "...one of the most obnoxious screen performances in history!", has actually made a mark for himself as the screenwriter for such memorable films as MY BODYGUARD, CAT PEOPLE, KARATE KID 3 and PORKY'S 2.
Media
Bonus Materials
- New 2022 Video Introduction and Q&A with Alan Ormsby
- New 2022 – 90-minute Video Documentary DREAMING OF DEATH: Bob Clark’s Horror Films, with many new interviews with cast and crew.
- Full Commentary Track with Alan Ormsby, Jane Daly and Anya Cronin
- Memories of Bob Clark: A video tribute to the late Director.
- The Los Angeles Grindhouse Festival, May 22, 2007 Q&A. A Video filmed in between a double feature showing of CHILDREN SHOULDN’T PLAY… and DEATHDREAM at the Beverly Cinema.
- Confessions of a Grave Digger: Video Interview with Ken Goch.
- Extensive Photo & Poster Gallery
- “Dead Girls Don’t Say No” Music video by The Deadthings
- “Cemetery Mary” Music video by The Deadthings
- Original Theatrical Trailer and Radio Spots
- New Special Liner-Notes Booklet written by Patrick McCabe
- Collectible Slipcover limited to initial pressing.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Black Narcissus
“Black Narcissus” is quite simply one of the most dazzling films ever made. Its mind-blowing use of color, sets, and lighting transform what could have been just another entertaining melodrama into a work of art. This British gem, which follows a working order of nuns in the Himalayas, stands among the top achievements by the incomparable filmmaking team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, and remains one of the most stunning in all of cinema."
Want more Minions??? Of course you do!!!
Hit the link below...
https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/black-narcissus-1947
Friday, August 12, 2022
Film Buff Friday: The Postman Always Rings Twice
It's time for some film noir Minions. Does The Postman Always Ring Twice at your door? Well he does at Lana Turner's in the form of John Garfield and such.
Erotic tension is the name of the game in this sizzling piece of movie history.
It was also remade in 1981 with Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange.
So let's enjoy my buddy Jay Jacobson's write-up about it shall we? We shall for sure!!!
T.G.I.F!
https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/the-postman-always-rings-twice-1946
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Saturday Sinema: Forbidden Planet
"The 1956 film, “Forbidden Planet”, was a cinematic watershed. A culmination and refinement of the science fiction films that came before, it set a new benchmark in the genre, influencing just about every sci-fi film that came afterwards. It was the bridge between the previously seen giant insects, costumed aliens, and rickety spaceships, and the super realistic science fiction films of today. You can clearly see its influence in landmark productions such as the original “Star Trek” TV series, and the “Star Wars” films (and the creators of both have cited this film as inspiration). “Forbidden Planet” was cutting-edge in just about every way, including its Academy Award nominated special effects, and its electronic score. This classic film is fun, mesmerizing, and thrilling - everything you would want from a sci-fi film."
Want more? Click on the link below to my buddy Jay Jacobson's Classic Movie Blog...
Happy Viewing Minions!
https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/35-forbidden-planet-1956
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Aliens, Clowns and Geeks, Oh My!
"This is one of those films that can't be compared to anything else-a uniquely bizarre experience with the ability to enrage, enthrall, but mostly entertain."
—Josh Millican, Dread Central
Out-of-work actor Eddy Pine stumbles upon the key to the universe and is drawn into an intergalactic conflict between killer clowns and sneaky green aliens--the fate of the planet hangs on the outcome. And thus begins a "wild, wacky comedy" (Horror Buzz) filled with hilarious twists and turns in this "fantastical sci-fi adventure!" (Bloody Disgusting)
From the mind of Richard Elfman (Forbidden Zone, Modern Vampires) comes another hilarious cult classic comedy featuring an all-star cast that includes Steve Agee (Suicide Squad), French Stewart ("3rd Rock From The Sun"), George Wendt ("Cheers"), Verne Troyer (Austin Powers), Anastasia Elfman (Bloody Bridget), Malcolm Foster Smith ("The Middle"), Rebecca Forsythe (Bronx Bull), Angeline-Rose Troy (CineDopes), Nic Novicki (Boardwalk Empire) and Martin Klebba (Pirates of the Caribbean) with a soundtrack featuring original music by Danny Elfman (Batman, Spider-Man) and Ego Plum ("SpongeBob SquarePants")!
Media
Bonus Materials
- Aliens, Clowns and Geeks: Behind the Scenes Interviews with the cast and crew
- Interview with Writer/Director Richard Elfman
- 'Mambo Diabolico' Music Video
- Original Theatrical Trailer
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Saturday Sinema: The Last Starfighter
Greetings Starfighter! You have been recruited by Arrow Video to experience the 1984 sci-fi classic as you've never experienced it before! Directed by Nick Castle, the man behind the Michael Myers mask in the original Halloween, The Last Starfighter tells the story Alex Rogan (Lance Guest), an arcade game whizz-kid whose wildest dreams comes true when he finds himself enlisted to fight in an interstellar war. Now newly restored from a 4K scan of the original negative and featuring a 4.1 mix originally created for the film's 70mm release - never included on previous home video formats - The Last Starfighter arrives loaded with brand new and archival bonus features. Strap yourself in: the Blu-ray adventure of a lifetime is about to begin!
Bonus Materials
- Brand new restoration from a 4K scan of the original 35mm camera negative
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
- Uncompressed 2.0 stereo, 5.1 DTS-HD MA and 4.1 audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary with Mike White of The Last Projection Booth podcast
- Archival audio commentary with director Nick Castle and production designer Ron Cobb
- Heroes of the Screen – archival featurette
- Crossing the Frontier: The Making of The Last Starfighter – archival 4-part documentary
- Image Galleries
- Theatrical and Teaser Trailers
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Ferguson
- PLUS MORE NEW EXTRAS TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!
- FIRST PRESSING ONLY
- Limited Edition O-Card
- Limited Edition Reversible Poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork
- Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Amanda Reyes and sci-fi author Greg Bear’s never-before-published Omni magazine article on Digital Productions, the company responsible for the CGI in The Last Starfighter