The second film from director Alice Rohwacher proves there's no sophomore slump for this great Italian filmmaker.
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Joshua Brunsting
Joshua Reviews Muffie Meyer’s Making Rounds [Theatrical Review]
This new documentary looks at the importance of doctor/patient conversations in modern health care.
Episode 165 – Guillermo Del Toro’s The Devil’s Backbone
Scott, David, and Ryan discuss the heritage of war, the supernatural, visual effects, and violence in Del Toro's 2001 ghost story.
Scott Nye
Scott Reviews Nagisa Oshima’s Cruel Story of Youth [Masters of Cinema Blu-ray Review]
Oshima's feature debut is an incendiary turning point in Japanese cinema.
Off The Shelf – Episode 68 – New DVD & Blu-ray Releases For Tuesday, October 27th 2015
Ryan and Brian catch up on the week's new DVD and Blu-ray news and new releases.
Ryan Gallagher
Joshua Reviews David Riker’s La Ciudad [DVD Review]
David Riker's masterpiece is now on DVD, and it remains as powerful today as it was over 15 years ago.
Joshua Reviews L.M. Kit Carson And Lawrence Schiller’s The American Dreamer [Blu-ray Review]
One of documentary cinema's greatest forgotten masterpieces finally comes to Blu-ray.
Joshua Reviews Laurie Anderson’s Heart Of A Dog [Theatrical Review]
Anderson's film reflects on everything from her beloved lost pet to the war on terror, all while becoming arguably the year's best, and most original, cinematic experience.
Masters of Cinema Cast – Episode 44 – Park Row
Craig Skinner joins the podcast to discuss Sam Fuller's Park Row
Tom Jennings
The Eclipse Viewer – Episode 35 – Aki Kaurismäki’s Leningrad Cowboys
David and Trevor discover that "the world's worst rock-and-roll band" isn't really all that bad.
David Blakeslee
Off The Shelf – Episode 67 – New Home Video Releases For Tuesday, October 20th 2015
Ryan and Brian catch up on the past two weeks' releases.
Scott Reviews Samuel Fuller’s Pickup on South Street [Masters of Cinema Blu-ray Review]
Fuller's down and dirty 1953 commie-fighting picture is as visceral and thrilling as ever.
Armchair Vacation: Five Films To Stream At Home This Weekend [October 16-18]
Here are the five films you need to stream this weekend.
Scott Reviews Hou Hsiao-hsien’s The Assassin [Theatrical Review]
Hou's hotly-anticipated new film is among the most beautiful ever made.
Joshua Review Rupert Julian’s The Phantom Of The Opera [Blu-ray Review]
One of silent cinema's great horror feasts arrives on Blu-ray thanks to Kino Lorber just in time for Halloween.