Tag: blu-ray

Blu-ray review: “Into the West” (2005)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“Into the West” (2005) Television Drama Running Time: 552 minutes Written by: William Mastrosimone, Cyrus Nowrasteh, Craig Storper and Kirk Ellis Directed by: Robert Dornhelm, Simon Wincer, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Michael W. Watkins, Timothy Van Patten and Jeremy Podeswa Featuring: Josh Brolin, Gary Busey, Michael Spears, Tonantzin Carmelo, Skeet Ulrich, Garrett Wang, Steve Reevis, Rachael Leigh Cook, Wes Studi, Irene Bedard, Alan Tudyk, Christian Kane, Russell Means, Jay Tavare, Keri Russell, Graham Greene, Sean Astin, Beau Bridges, Judge Reinhold, Zahn McClarnon, Tom Berenger, Gil Birmingham, David Paymer,  Raoul Trujillo, Eric Schweig, Lance Henriksen, Simon …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “Into the West” (2005)

Blu-ray review: “Julius Caesar” (1970)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, Uncategorized1 Comment

“Julius Caesar” (1970) Drama Running Time: 116 minutes Written by: Robert Furnival based on Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Directed by: Stuart Burge Featuring: Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, John Gielgud, Richard Johnson, Robert Vaughn, Richard Chamberlain, Diana Rigg, Christopher Lee and Jill Bennett Julius Caesar: “Let me have men about me that are fat; Sleek-headed men, and such as sleep o' nights. Yond Cassius has a lean and …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “Julius Caesar” (1970)

Blu-ray review: “Damn the Defiant” (1962)

On By John SpryIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

“Damn the Defiant” (1962) Drama Running Time: 101 minutes Written by: Nigel Kneale and Edmund H. North based on the novel Mutiny by Frank Tilsley Directed by: Lewis Gilbert Featuring: Alec Guinness, Dirk Bogarde, Anthony Quayle, Maurice Denham and Nigel Stock Lieut. Scott-Padget: “What is your name?” Wagstaffe: “Wagstaffe. Percival Pallister Wagstaffe.” Lieut. Scott-Padget: “Wagstaffe? Are you by any chance related to Admiral Wagstaffe?” Wagstaffe: “Remotely, yes. He's a distant cousin.” Lieut. …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “Damn the Defiant” (1962)

Blu-ray review: “A Night to Remember” (1958)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“A Night to Remember” (1958) Drama Running Time: 123 minutes Written by: Eric Ambler based on the book A Night to Remember by Walter Lord Directed by: Roy Ward Baker Featuring: Kenneth More, Laurence Naismith, Kenneth Griffith, David McCallum, Tucker McGuire, Frank Lawton, Richard Leech and John Cairney Steerage steward: [going through the steerage corridors, rousing the passengers] “Everybody up, get dressed, get your lifebelts on, at once. Everybody up, get …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “A Night to Remember” (1958)

Blu-ray review: “The Nelson Affair” (1973)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“The Nelson Affair” (1973) Drama Running Time: 118 minutes Written by: Terence Rattigan Directed by: James Cellan Jones Featuring: Glenda Jackson, Peter Finch, Michael Jayston and Anthony Quayle Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson: “Captain!” Capt. Blackwood: “Yes, my lord?” Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson: “Five hours I've watched you trying to pass me in your damned Temeraire. When we come to battle, I'll thank you to keep …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “The Nelson Affair” (1973)

Blu-ray review: “Ginger Snaps Trilogy” (2000 – 2004)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Ginger Snaps Trilogy” (2000 - 2004) “Ginger Snaps” (2000) Horror Running Time: 108 minutes Written by: Karen Walton Directed by: John Fawcett Featuring: Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, Jesse Moss, Danielle Hampton, John Bourgeois, Peter Keleghan and Mimi Rogers Brigitte: “People don't leave their dogs out alone anymore.” Ginger: “Then you'll just have to distract her while I nab the pooch and make with the gore.” …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “Ginger Snaps Trilogy” (2000 – 2004)

Blu-ray review: “The Molly Maguires” (1970)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“The Molly Maguires” (1970) Drama Running Time: 124 minutes Written by: Walter Bernstein based on Lament for the Molly Maguires by Arthur H. Lewis Directed by: Martin Ritt Featuring: Sean Connery, Richard Harris, Samantha Eggar and Frank Finlay [Davies has given McParlan a beating, as part of his cover] Davies: “They'll respect you now. It's about the only thing they do respect round here, a blow …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “The Molly Maguires” (1970)

Blu-ray review: “Save the Tiger” (1973)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“Save the Tiger” (1973) Drama Running Time: 100 minutes Written by: Steve Shagan based on his own novel Directed by: John G. Avildsen Featuring: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Thayer David, Lara Parker and Liv Lindeland Myra: “Are you OK? Do you want something?” Harry Stoner: “Yes. I want that girl in a Cole Porter song. I wanna see Lena Horne at the Cotton Club …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “Save the Tiger” (1973)

Blu-ray review: “Whale Rider” (2002)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Whale Rider” (2002) Drama Running Time: 101 minutes Written by: Niki Caro based on The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera Directed by: Niki Caro Featuring: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton and Cliff Curtis Rawiri: “Man might carve his mark on the earth, but unless he’s vigilant, Nature will take it all back.” The 20th anniversary blu-ray of the New Zealand film "Whale …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “Whale Rider” (2002)

Blu-ray review: “The Odd Couple Collection” (1968 – 1998)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“The Odd Couple”(1968) Comedy Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Neil Simon based on his play Directed by: Gene Saks Featuring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler and Herb Edelman Oscar Madison: “I can't take it anymore, Felix, I'm cracking up. Everything you do irritates me. And when you're not here, the things I know you're gonna do when you come …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “The Odd Couple Collection” (1968 – 1998)

Blu-ray review: “Jerry Lewis at Columbia” (1967 – 1969)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“Jerry Lewis at Columbia” (1967 - 1969) “The Big Mouth” (1967) Comedy Running Time: 107 minutes Written by: Jerry Lewis and Bill Richmond Directed by: Jerry Lewis Featuring: Jerry Lewis, Harold J. Stone, Susan Bay, Buddy Lester, Del Moore, Paul Lambert, Jeannine Riley, Leonard Stone, Charlie Callas and Frank De Vol Released recently on Bluray from the Imprint label are two Jerry Lewis movies from the time …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “Jerry Lewis at Columbia” (1967 – 1969)

Blu-ray review: “The Osterman Weekend” (1983)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“The Osterman Weekend” (1983) Action Running Time: 103 /116 minutes Written by: Ian Masters based on The Osterman Weekend by Robert Ludlum Directed by: Sam Peckinpah Featuring: Rutger Hauer, John Hurt, Craig T. Nelson, Dennis Hopper and Burt Lancaster Lawrence Fassett: “I know Maxwell Danforth very well; he killed my wife. Not with his bare hands, of course. The Danforths of the world don't murder that …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “The Osterman Weekend” (1983)

Blu-ray review: Essential Film Noir Collection 3 (1946 – 1955)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Essential Film Noir Collection 3 (1946 – 1955) Film Noir Contains the following: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)  Written by: Robert Rossen Directed by: Lewis Milestone Featuring: Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and Kirk Douglas Toni Marachek: “You know what probation is?” Sam Masterson: “Oh sure, a knife stickin' in your back.” In 1928, young heiress Martha Ivers fails …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: Essential Film Noir Collection 3 (1946 – 1955)

Blu-ray review: “On the Beach” (1959)

On By John SpryIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

“On the Beach” (1959) Drama Running Time: 134 minutes Written by: John Paxton based on the novel by Nevil Shute Directed by: Stanley Kramer Featuring: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Anthony Perkins, Fred Astaire and Donna Anderson Peter: "Now, this is a special kind of; - sleeping pill. I had a devil of a time getting 'em. But, I wanted …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “On the Beach” (1959)

Blu-ray/DVD review: “Raya and the Last Dragon” (2021)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“Raya and the Last Dragon” (2021) Animated Running Time: 107 minutes Written by: Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim Directed by: Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada Featuring: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Izaac Wang, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Benedict Wong, Sandra Oh,Thalia Tran, Lucille Soong and Alan Tudyk Sisu: “I'm going to be real with you, alright? I'm not like the best dragon, you know?” Raya: “But you saved the world.” Sisu: “I did …

Continue reading Blu-ray/DVD review: “Raya and the Last Dragon” (2021)

Blu-ray review: “The Gambler” (1974)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“The Gambler” (1974) Drama Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: James Toback Directed by: Karel Reisz Featuring: James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Morris Carnovsky and Burt Young Axel Freed: “I'm not going to lose it. I'm going to gamble it.” Released recently for the first time on Blu-ray is the 1970s drama “The Gambler” (1974) featuring James Caan in the central role of …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “The Gambler” (1974)

Blu-ray review: “High Ground” (2020)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“High Ground” (2020) Drama Running Time: 104 minutes Written by: Chris Anastassiades Directed by: Stephen Maxwell Johnson Featuring: Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Simon Baker, Callan Mulvey, Aaron Pedersen, Ryan Corr, Caren Pistorius, Sean Mununggurr, Witiyana Marika, Esmerelda Marimowa, Maximillian Johnson and Jack Thompson Moran: “They are calling them the wild mob, brought together by baywara.” Released recently on Blu-ray and DVD is the …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “High Ground” (2020)

Blu-ray review: “The Mothman Prophecies” (2002)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, Uncategorized1 Comment

“The Mothman Prophecies” (2002) Horror/Drama Running Time: 119 minutes Written by: Richard Hatem based on The Mothman Prophecies by John Keel Directed by: Mark Pellington Featuring: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Will Patton, Debra Messing, Lucinda Jenney and Alan Bates John Klein: “I think we can assume that these entities are more advanced than us. Why don't they just come right out and tell us what's on their minds?” Alexander …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “The Mothman Prophecies” (2002)

Blu-ray review: “Bong Joon-ho Blu-ray Re-release” (2019)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviewsLeave a comment

“Bong Joon-ho Blu-ray Re-release” (2019) Drama Written and Directed by: Bong Joon-ho Featuring: Lee Sung-jae, Bae Doona, Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roi-ha, Park Hae-il, Byun Hee-bong, Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Lee Jung-eun and Jang Hye-jin Detective Park Doo-Man: “Did you see his face?” [Girl Nods] Detective Park Doo-Man: “What did he look like?” Schoolgirl: “Well... kind of plain.”  Detective Park Doo-Man: “In what way?” Schoolgirl: “Just... ordinary.” …

Continue reading Blu-ray review: “Bong Joon-ho Blu-ray Re-release” (2019)

Blu-ray/DVD review: “The Marksman” (2021)

On By John SpryIn DVDReviews, UncategorizedLeave a comment

“The Marksman” (2021) Action Running time: 108 minutes Written by: Robert Lorenz, Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz Directed by: Robert Lorenz Featuring: Liam Neeson, Katheryn Winnick, Juan Pablo Raba and Teresa Ruiz Jim: “I don't scare easy.” Released on Blu-ray and DVD is the latest in a long line of Liam Neeson starring action movies in the form of …

Continue reading Blu-ray/DVD review: “The Marksman” (2021)