DVD Review: Broadway Bound (1992)
For the third filmed version of his Eugene trilogy (the first two being “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and “Biloxi Blues”), Neil Simon chose to...
DVD Review: The Tarnished Angels (1957)
Douglas Sirk’s melodrama about a Depression era reporter getting involved with the sordid lives of a stunt flyer, his wife, and his...
DVD Review: Two rare films from director Murnau
When one discusses the work of German Expressionist director Fredrich Wilhelm (F.W.) Murnau, films like “Nosferatu” (1922), “The Last...
DVD Review: Fox Fire (1955)
The first thing one notices with KINO’s new blu ray of Joseph Pevney’s “Fox Fire” are the striking visuals. The film opens with Jane...
Cinema Revisited: The Law in Her Hands (1936)
“The Law in Her Hands” Directed by William Clemens. Cast: Margaret Lindsay, Glenda Farrell, Warren Hull, Lyle Talbot, Dick Purcell, Eddie...
Cinema Revisited: The Story of Temple Drake (1933)
“The Story of Temple Drake” Directed by Stephen Roberts. Starring Miriam Hopkins, William Gargan, Jack LaRue, Florence Eldridge, Sir Guy...
DVD Review: Desert Fury (1947)
For some time, those interested in film noir have sought after “Desert Fury” to be released on DVD. It has now been restored, and...
Book Review: Clarence Brown: Hollywood’s Forgotten Master.
Gwenda Young’s thorough and fascinating biography on MGM film director Clarence Brown goes a long way in making sure his contribution is...
The Current Cinema: Stan & Ollie (2018)
Film bios of vintage favorites are usually notorious failures. Inaccuracies abounding, lackluster performances, even the most basic...
DVD Review: Tell Them Willie Boy is Here (1969)
After having been blacklisted for 20 years, his last film being “Force of Evil” (1948), filmmaker Abraham Polonsky wrote and directed...