Disc Dispatch: THE ROSE TATTOO
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Amazing films such as The Rose Tattoo, could easily be forgotten or lost which truly shows the importance of physical media.
Disc Dispatch: COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
There is something about Burt Lancaster’s demeanor on screen that instantly soothes me. I can’t help but have a feeling of tranquility when I watch him in a film. To my surprise, in Come Back, Little Sheba almost every scene of his was stolen by his costar Shirley Booth.
Disc Dispatch: BWANA DEVIL (1952)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Natural Vision 3-D is “healthy and beneficial”.
Disc Dispatch: SCI-FI CHILLERS COLLECTION
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
If a motion picture involves a monster, creature, or beastie I am, without a doubt, going to hit play. Nothing lures me in like watching the possible destruction of planet Earth at the hands of a cool ghoul.
Disc Dispatch: REPUBLIC PICTURES - HORROR COLLECTION
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Republic Pictures was active from 1935 until 1967 and is responsible for the making of close to 1,000 pictures. Below I examine each of the four flicks contained on this two disc Blu-ray set to determine if it would be worthy to add to your physical media collection.
Read MoreEXPRESSO BONGO is an enchanting musical in the burlesque tradition
by Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
If you come to Expresso Bongo for the bongos, know that you’re going to be a little disappointed, but in literally all other regards, it’s a fully enjoyable viewing experience and a beautiful transfer.
Retro Isn't New: 2021 in discs
by Éireann Mannino, Contributor
2021 saw a beautiful succession of releases that seemed tailored to me personally and I experienced them as such, a cosmic manifestation of my wants.
HARD TARGET looks better (and sweatier) than ever
by Dan Scully, Staff Writer
The year was 1993. Action heroes were required to have long hair, a leather duster, and an unplaceable accent.
BLUE MONKEY is an ALIENS clone that doesn't overstay its welcome
by Clayton Hayes, Staff Writer
Blue Monkey is an absolutely baffling title choice for a movie about a giant killer insect, and watching it certainly didn’t clear anything up.
THE LAST DUEL revives the prestige blockbuster
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Everything about The Last Duel is a virtuoso performance, a reminder that mainstream art can entertain while also dealing with serious topics.
DEMENTIA 13 captures a moment in Coppola and Corman’s careers
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Corman had instructed Coppola to crib Psycho, and the influence is clear beyond the black and white photography.
MOMENTS WITHOUT PROPER NAMES offers an expressionist look at George Parks' photography
by Melissa Strong, Contributor
Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was a Renaissance man talented in many mediums, from photography and film to writing, music, and painting.
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