Blu-ray review: “The Brotherhood” (1968)

“The Brotherhood” (1968) Drama Running Time: 96 minutes Written by: Lewis John Carlino Directed by: Martin Ritt Featuring: Kirk Douglas, Alex Cord, Irene Papas and Luther Adler Critical Commentary "The Brotherhood" is a crime drama film directed by Martin Ritt and starring Kirk Douglas, Alex Cord, and Irene Papas. The story revolves around a young man named Frank Ginetta (Alex Cord) who …

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Blu-ray review: “Last Train from Gun Hill” (1959)

“Last Train from Gun Hill” (1959) Western Running Time: 90 minutes Written by: James Poe Directed by: John Sturges Featuring: Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn and Earl Holliman Gun Hill Sheriff Bartlett: “Far as I'm concerned, you can go out on the street and get yourself killed anytime you want to, but, you know something, 40 years from now the weeds'll grow just …

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

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 …

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