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Symphony for a Massacre
We finally caught up with this superb French crime thriller about a gang of cultured crooks that trip up on their own…
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Trouble in Paradise
Some movies appear to approach perfection. Ernst Lubitsch ditched operettas for saucy pre-Code romance with this winning, hilarious look at high class…
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International House
The FUN never stops in this pre-Code Paramount variety show, with a rudimentary plot, bizarre performers and plenty of risqué humor. It's…
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The Maid
Sebastián Silva's domestic drama is Upstairs-Downstairs for the 21st century, a story that involves class difference and social isolation, yet doesn't push…
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Danger: Diabolik
We once again have sprung for a pricey Mario Bava import -- this time to finally be able to hear this Italian…
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Gambling Ship
There's nothing like discovering a 'new' movie by a favorite star. Cary Grant took time out from playing cinematic arm candy for…
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Gilda
Our interest in this noir must-see has never faded. Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford remain one of the hottest screen couples of…
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The Crawling Hand + The Slime People
A popular DVD combo is back for more, this time remastered in Blu-ray quality. Diss these no-account drive-in cheapies if you must,…
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Catch-22
We remember plenty of movies that got chalked up as failures, yet now seem more interesting than most new Oscar nominees. Mike…
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The Gay Divorcee
Some movies just knock us for a loop. This first official starring vehicle for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers is delightful entertainment,…
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Innerspace
We're certainly happy to revisit this favorite in 4K ... Joe Dante's Sci-fi comedy taps several genres and styles for laughs, and…
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The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
We can't say we were even aware of this one. Universal's between-the-wars pacifist melodrama edges a bit into horror territory, with an…
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Point Blank
Is it a classic? We think so. Organized crimeland is invaded by the New-Wavish visual grammar we associate with Alain Resnais. Thriller…
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Runaway Train
Kino Lorber has a gem in this dazzling 4K remaster that gives Andrei Konchalovsky's classic a new lease on life. Accessing prime…
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Tea and Sympathy
Quick, adapt this hit Broadway play for the screen! But remember the guidelines -- you can't directly say what the play is…
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Dead Kids
A bizarre favorite returns in a crystal-clear 4K encoding. Michael Laughlin's eccentric 'Middle America' horror item was actually filmed in New Zealand,…
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Matador
That crazy Pedro Almodóvar had no fear and no limits -- following through on his theory that sexual desire is the engine…
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The Puppetoon Movie
The original Puppetoon movie is back! In 1987 Arnold Leibovit helped secure the legacy of producer George Pal with a feature-length tribute;…
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Viridiana
Luis Buñuel's top roost as a world-class filmmaker remains undisturbed: as an exile in Mexico, his commercial work continued at a high…
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The Big Broadcast of 1938
Gee, now what year was this film released? Paramount's comic radio variety extravaganza is enlivened by big-scale W.C. Fields comedy scenes, crazy…
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Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel
Yet again, Deaf Crocodile opens doors to cinematic fantasy once blocked by politics and the vagaries of international film markets. This Estonian…
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A Man and a Woman
Director Claude Lelouch applied the Art Film format to a story of an intimate romantic encounter, and captured a world-wide audience. Star…
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The Verdict
Two of Warners favorite thriller actors worked together nine times in just a few years. This mystery tale is their last pairing,…
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Salem’s Lot
Prime-era Stephen King never loses its appeal! Director Tobe Hooper delivers some strong visuals in this TV movie version of King's All-American…
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Killers of the Flower Moon
Martin Scorsese's epic (and epic length!) adaptation of David Grann's eye-opening novel is great filmmaking with impressive performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and…
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Cutter’s Way
A fresh 4K encoding reveals a finer visual texture on Ivan Passer's highly-respected film, which features career-best performances by its stars. Disaffected…