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Conclave: A Ho-Hum Mystery with a Stellar Cast (Blu-ray)

Joker: Folie a Deux: An Ambitious, but Excessive Sequel (Blu-ray)

Evil Does Not Exist: Beautifully Made, but Frustratingly Unfocused (Blu-ray)

Demolition Man: The Stallone Action Classic Celebrates 30 Years (Limited Edition Blu-ray)

Paris, Texas: Wim Wenders' Marvelous Character Study Turns 40 (Criterion 4K/Blu-ray)

Demon Pond: A Genre-Blending Visual Feast (Criterion Blu-ray)

The Film: 45 years ago, Masahiro Shinoda's "Demon Pond" was unleashed in Japan. A rather curious blending of drama and fantasy, it may...

The Project A Collection: An Exciting Pair of Action-Packed Jackie Chan Adventures (Special Edition Blu-ray)

The Films: Beloved action superstar Jackie Chan has been in the business for an incredible 60+ years, delivering many martial arts...

Harold and the Purple Crayon: An Adaptation Lacking in Imagination (Blu-ray)

The Film: When considering children's books to adapt into another medium, Crockett Johnson's classic "Harold and the Purple Crayon"...

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut: A Notable Improvement of a Cinematic Disaster (Blu-ray)

The Film: "Caligula" is one of those films that has a remarkably fascinating history. Originally envisioned as a prestigious historical...

Bad Boys: Ride or Die: A Mildly Entertaining, but Flawed Sequel (Blu-ray)

The Film: It's hard to believe that the "Bad Boys" franchise has been running for just shy of 30 years. Back in 1995, the first entry...

The Threat: A Suspenseful Tale of Desperate Criminals (Limited Edition Blu-ray)

The Film: Prolific filmmaker Kinji Fukasaku is arguably most known around the world for his outstanding adaptation of Koushun Takami's...

Two Taoist Tales: A Very Mixed Pair of Martial Arts Classics (Special Edition Blu-ray)

The Films: In the 1980s, the Hong Kong film industry saw a rise in popularity in films that explored Taoist folklore. These films...

The Chronicles of Riddick: A Much-Improved Sequel That Almost Works (Special Edition Blu-ray)

The Film: Back in 2000, David Twohy's sci-fi actioner "Pitch Black" was released to a rather scathing critical reception. It was somewhat...

All of Us Strangers: A Poignant Drama of Relationships Past & Present (Criterion Blu-ray)

The Film: When Andrew Haigh's "All of Us Strangers" premiered at Telluride last year, it was immediately met with glowing reviews that...

The Watchers: A Tedious Adaptation of a Well-Received Novel (Blu-ray)

The Film: Just two years ago, A.M. Shine released his novel "The Watchers" to decent public acclaim (if the reviews on Amazon are to be...

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