Blu-ray review: “Broken Trail” (2006)

“Broken Trail” (2006) Western Running Time: 184 minutes Written by: Alan Geoffrion Directed by: Walter Hill Featuring: Robert Duvall, Thomas Haden Church, Greta Scacchi, Gwendoline Yeo, Chris Mulkey, Rusty Schwimmer, Scott Cooper, Donald Fong and James Russo Prentice Ritter: “Without marriage and women we'd all have been drunk, shot ourselves to death, or died of the clap.” Critical Commentary In the vast landscape of television, …

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Blu-ray review: “Johnny Handsome” (1989)

“Johnny Handsome” (1989) Action Running Time: 104 minutes Written by: Ken Friedman based on The Three Worlds of Johnny Handsome by John Godey Directed by: Walter Hill Featuring: Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Elizabeth McGovern, Forest Whitaker, Scott Wilson, Lance Henriksen and Morgan Freeman Rafe Garrett: “You got a real nice face now don't you, Johnny? But I think I liked it better the old way. Yeah, and I think I …

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Blu-ray Review: “Extreme Prejudice” (1987)

“Extreme Prejudice” (1987) Action Running Time: 104 minutes Written by: Deric Washburn and Harry Kleiner Directed by: Walter Hill Featuring: Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe, Rip Torn, Michael Ironside and María Conchita Alonso Sheriff Hank Pearson: “Hell, Jack... the only thing worse than a politician is a child molester.” Critical Commentary In the realm of cinematic storytelling, certain films manage to transcend their …

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4K Blu-ray review: “The Driver” (1978)

“The Driver” (1978) Action Running Time: 91 minutes Written and Directed by: Walter Hill Featuring: Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani and Ronee Blakley The Detective: “I respect a man that's good at what he does. I'll tell you something, I'm very good at what I do.” Critical Commentary In the vast landscape of cinematic history, certain films leave an indelible …

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Blu-ray review: “Hard Times” (1975)

“Hard Times” (1975) Drama Running Time: 93 minutes Written by: Walter Hill, Bryan Gindoff and Bruce Henstell Directed by: Walter Hill Featuring: Charles Bronson, James Coburn Jill Ireland and Strother Martin Speed: “Every town had somebody who thinks he's tough as a nickel steak; but, they all come to old Speed for the do-re-mi.” Critical Commentary In the annals of cinematic …

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