Disc Dispatch: BWANA DEVIL (1952)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Natural Vision 3-D is “healthy and beneficial”.
Disc Dispatch: THE COCAINE FIENDS plus THE PACE THAT KILLS
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
When I received this Blu-ray from Kino Lorber, I was excited to learn that the talkie was a remake of the silent flick. There’s nothing like a good old showdown of a silent versus talkie.
ODDITY is best seen in a darkened theater with no distractions
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Do you believe in ghosts? I surely hope you do. If not, maybe filmmaker Damian Mc Carthy can convince you otherwise.
LONGLEGS transforms the ordinary into extraordinary
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief & Old Sport
The opening of this movie is enough to prove that Oz Perkins knows a thing or two about filmmaking. He simultaneously bewitches and puts the viewer on the edge of their seat.
THE BLUE ROSE is untamed
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
The Blue Rose oozes in style, design, and flair but ultimately blinds itself in neon drenched hues.
MADE IN ENGLAND is a comprehensive and engaging documentary
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
The documentary Made In England essentially made me feel like I was aboard a tram ride on one of those studio backlot tours.
Action Countdown #24: THE GENERAL is the original spectacle action movie
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Before there was computer-generated imagery (CGI) there was Buster Keaton.
FLY ME TO THE MOON is adequate in every sense
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
I can imagine that in 1969 witnessing what was thought conceivable only in science fiction stories become a reality was an extremely joyful and uplifting moment. It gave people something to believe in, cheer for and most importantly served as a reminder that the impossible was possible.
Rosalie Kicks' 10 Best Movies of 2024 (So Far)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Two thousand and twenty twenty-four is on a rocket and will be out of here in a blink. Here is a list of my favorite theatrical releases from this year so far.
MaXXXine offers more style than substance
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
It is quite possible my expectations were too high. Especially after being inundated at the cinema with the trailer for months leading up to me finally viewing the thing.
Disc Dispatch: PURSUED
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Pursued is the kind of motion picture that one will find they will want to revisit as there is so much going on under the surface.
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.
HOLLYWOOD PRIDE: Anthony Perkins
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
It was not until a few years ago that I learned that Anthony had dipped his toe into writing and directing. He directed the two films Psycho III (1986) and Lucky Stiff (1988) and co-wrote The Last of Sheila (1973).
KINDS OF KINDNESS is kinda wild
by Rosalie Kicks Old Sport and Editor in Chief
If one is looking for a feel good flick, this ain’t it. Kinds of Kindness will challenge minds, lead to complicated emotions, and most likely have one pining for a meaningless film to watch afterwards or a reason to eat their feelings via an ice cream cone with lots of jimmies.
HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON is fangtastic
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
After the opening events of this movie, I knew that I was going to love it. The plot would have had to take a rather sharp turn to change my initial opinion and instead, as the picture progressed I found myself more enthralled.
Read MoreTHE BIKERIDERS boasts a cast that can do no wrong
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
I do not like motorcycles. They are obnoxiously loud death traps that often cut me off on the highway. So, why did I see The Bikeriders? Well, with this stacked cast, there was no way I was going to let this picture pass me by.
TUESDAY is thought provoking and humorous
by Rosalie Kicks Editor in Chief & Old Sport
In Daina Oniunas-Pusic’s feature debut Tuesday, they explore how loved ones sometimes are more resistant to let go than those that are facing their demise.
HOLLYWOOD PRIDE: Patsy Kelly
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
“Well... there's really nothing for me to do. I just sit around wishing there were more pictures to see. But, when you see eight or ten pictures a week, the supply really runs out." - Patsy Kelly
Read MoreHOLLYWOOD PRIDE: PANDORA'S BOX
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Pandora’s Box tells the sordid account of Lulu (Louise Brooks), a bewitching young woman whose choices are not only the downfall of herself, but all those around her. This is not a story for the faint of heart.
Read MoreDisc 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.
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