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Deep, Deep, Down

Deep, Deep, Down

June 8, 2011 | By

Film review of the pretty but horribly written underwater cave drama Sanctum (Universal), aka ‘The Descent without monsters,’ now out on Blu-ray with Nullarbor Deeaming, the rare 1989 documentary that inspired this James Cameron-produced film…

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The Car in Motion: Racing Films, Part I

The Car in Motion: Racing Films, Part I

June 3, 2011 | By

First enty in racing films, starting with a review of John Frankenheimer’s Grand Prix (Warner Home Video), which contains superb widescreen racing sequences…

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Mondo in HD

Mondo in HD

June 2, 2011 | By

Review of Warner Home Video’s sparkling Blu-ray release of Human Planet, the BBC’s unexpected entry in the mondo genre…

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The Corman Touch: Part II

The Corman Touch: Part II

May 31, 2011 | By

Reviews of Roger Corman’s productions of Dinoshark (Anchor Bay) on Blu-ray, and Piranha (aka Piranhas), the all-but-forgotten 1995 cable TV movie that replays all major events from the ’78 original with William Katt and Alexandra Paul…

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Ottawa, Part I: Tulips & Pretty Little Flowers

Ottawa, Part I: Tulips & Pretty Little Flowers

May 27, 2011 | By

Editor’s Blog on absolutely nothing filmic, but rather Ottawa’s 2011 Tulip Festival, with pictures. Why? Because I can…

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