Belle (2021) Blu-ray Review
Anime Twist On Beauty & the Beast Astonishing visuals and a magnificent soundtrack mark Belle as endearing anime with universal appeal, the latest film by accomplished director Mamoru Hosoda. …
Author: Christopher Zabel
Christopher Zabel has moderated the AVSForum's Blu-ray Picture Quality Tiers for the last decade. A videophile with a real passion for classic genre films and quality filmmaking, favorite films include Fight Club and 2001: A Space Odyssey. A believer in physical media, his ever-growing movie collection is beginning to threaten the space-time continuum with its gravity well.
Singin’ in the Rain 4K UHD Review
One of Hollywood's greatest musicals, Singin' in the Rain is lovingly remastered in 4K produces cinema magic.
2LDK Blu-ray Review
2LDK is a raw, violent and darkly biting satire about two actresses fed up with each other, going for the jugular.
a-ha: The Movie Blu-ray Review
A tight, mostly candid look back at Norwegian's biggest pop success, a-ha.
Constantine: The House of Mystery Blu-ray Review
A DC anthology of four animated shorts, three previously released as bonus features, are headlined by a new epilogue to Justice League Dark: Apokolips War in Constantine: House of …
Tokyo Decadence Blu-ray Review
Ryu Murakami's engaging NC-17 Tokyo Decadence is about the inner emotional turmoil of a heart-broken call girl struggling for happiness.
Xpiation Blu-ray Review
Relentless and extreme torture porn from Italy, Xpiation produces a taut narrative and oddly compelling characters.
Ordinary People Blu-ray Review
The Best Picture winner Ordinary People, from director Robert Redford and an all-star cast, is introspective drama, reflecting a perceptive screenplay about dysfunctional families and their festering problems.
Girl on a Chain Gang Blu-ray Review
Set in the segregated South, Girl on a Chain Gang plays much differently with audiences today than it did upon release in 1966.
Where Are You, Jay Bennett? Blu-ray Review
An engaging and revealing documentary about Jay Bennett, a musician who had a massive influence over Wilco's early output.
Pursuit (2022) Blu-ray Review
A confused and slap-dash DTV mess. Pursuit is heavy on hammy action, starring a disappointing Emile Hirsch and forgotten John Cusack.
Liar’s Moon Blu-ray Review
A tragic tale of teen romance and dramatic power, Liar's Moon features Matt Dillion's first starring role and Cindy Fisher as his beguiling love interest.