2020 was the year of Ingmar Bergman My big pop culture goal for 2020 was to watch all of Criterion’s “Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema” box set. I have not been ignorant … Read More
4K Movie Review: Queen & Slim
Queen & Slim From writer Lena Waithe (Master of None, Ready Player One) comes the story of the worst Tinder date ever. After Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Slim (Daniel Kaluuya) … Read More
Blu-ray review: “3 Classic Films” from the French New Wave’s answer to Hitchcock
While most of the filmmakers from the ’50s/’60s French New Wave acknowledged their admiration and respect for suspense master Alfred Hitchcock — and even helped to secure his legacy — only … 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
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
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
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
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
Blu-Ray Announcement: Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II in 4K Ultra HD
Two Classic Supernatural Comedies Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before Ghostbusters & Ghostbusters II Debut on 4K Ultra HD™ June 7 Ultimate Home Theater Experience Features High Dynamic Range and … Read More
Blu-Ray Announcement: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Arrives on Digital HD on March 8 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack on March 22 with over 5 Hours of Special Features from … Read More
DVD Review: Game of Thrones Season 5
Winner of 12 Emmy Awards Including Outstanding Drama Series GAME OF THRONES: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON Available on Blu-ray and DVD March 15, 2016 The “worldwide phenomenon” (USA Today) is back, … Read More
Film Review: BURNT
Perhaps it’s the sadomasochism of my own creative subconscious that finds me drawn towards films about capable creators whose downfall is themselves. (Seek out Inside Llewyn Davis, the Coen Brothers … Read More
Now Available: The Transporter Refueled on Blu-Ray and DVD
Grab your keys and enjoy the nonstop excitement behind the wheel as THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED races onto Digital HD, Blu-ray, & DVD. From Producer Luc Besson (Taken franchise) and Director Camille Delamarre (Brick Mansions), this action-packed … Read More