For the past fifty years, the interview book Hitchcock by French critic-turned-filmmaker François Truffaut has consistently been one of the most famous and influential books published about film. It turned the … Read More
What’s Out on Blu-ray 12/13/2016: Dreamscape, Black Christmas
Dreamscape Alex Gardner (Dennis Quaid) is a psychic that uses his powers to cheat at horse racing. A group of scientists (played by actors including Max Von Sydow and Kate … Read More
Blu-ray Review – Dead Ringers, Rabid
Dead Ringers – Available Nov 15th Elliot and Beverly (both Jeremy Irons) are identical twins and gynecologists who have had a lifelong obsession with biology and human anatomy. Elliot, the … Read More
Blu-ray Review: “On Guard” and “Five Day Lover” show two sides of a beloved French director
The late French filmmaker Philippe de Broca is probably best known in the U.S. for making the ’60s cult film King of Hearts, although he has a career that spanned more than … Read More
Blu-ray Review – Men & Chicken
Men & Chicken After the death of their father, Elias (Mads Mikkelsen, Hannibal, though I can assure you this role is as far from that as possible) and Gabriel (David … Read More
Blood for Dracula (1974) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a campy cult classic that is also one of the funniest vampire movies ever made – Blood … Read More
The Mutilator (1984) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about an infamous, regional slasher from North Carolina – The Mutilator (1984)! Filmed in Atlantic Beach and Morehead … Read More
Blu-ray Review: What We Become
What We Become We open with a picturesque suburban neighborhood in Denmark, Sorgenfri, in northern Copenhagen, where the Johansens and their two children are enjoying a block party on a … Read More
Poor Pretty Eddie (1975) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about my favorite grindhouse movie of all time – Poor Pretty Eddie (1975)! Produced by gangster/pornographer/murderer Michael Thevis … Read More
What’s Out on Blu-ray 10/04/2016: The Wailing, Fender Bender
The Wailing On the outskirts of a small South Korean village, a mysterious Japanese man moves into a cabin in the woods. Shortly thereafter, an affliction begins to befall some … Read More
Deranged (1974) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a gruesome 70s horror film premised on the real life crimes of notorious ghoul Ed Gein – … Read More
What’s Out on Blu-ray 9/27/2016: Valley of the Dolls, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Lady in White
Valley of the Dolls Valley is one of those films that was critically panned on release, but was so scandalous when it came out that it couldn’t help but be … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: Vestron Video Collector’s Series – Chopping Mall and Blood Diner
Vestron Video has been a leader in providing the most unique and wide-ranging selection of films. We honor the spirit of Vestron Video by presenting the Vestron Video Collectors Series … Read More
Blu-ray review: “South Park” tackles PC culture in excellent 19th season
The premiere of South Park‘s twentieth season tonight on Comedy Central offers a nice opportunity to reflect on how both the show and we the viewers have changed since the wild and … Read More