DVD & Blu-ray Reviews
Drive, Blu-ray (2012)Published on February 03, 2012
An extremely violent noirish car-centered thriller from a Danish director.
Frida, Blu-ray (2002/2012)Published on February 03, 2012
A superb filmic portrait of the tumultuous life of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
From Straight to Bizarre (2012)Published on January 27, 2012
The inside story on Zappa’s two independent labels, made without the cooperation of most of the performers or labels.
PUCCINI: La fanciulla del West (The Girl of the Golden West) – Blu-rayPublished on January 25, 2012
Are we really ready for a Hollywood modernist takeoff on the old West?
Kinshasa Symphony, Blu-ray (2011)Published on January 24, 2012
I feel this film on the struggles of the only symphony orchestra in the Congo may be the best documentary of the year.
Belle De Jour, Blu-ray (1967/2011)Published on January 23, 2012
The classic Bunuel film with Catherine Deneuve living two diametrically-opposed lives due to her masochistic impulses.
VERDI: La Traviata (complete opera), Blu-ray (2011)Published on January 20, 2012
A superb Violetta, but the production smacks of egocentricity.
Al Di Meola – Morocco Fantasia, Blu-ray (2011)Published on January 20, 2012
Concert and extras on the guitarist’s appearance at the 2009 Moroccan music festival in Rabat.
MOZART: Le Nozze di Figaro (complete opera), Blu-ray (2011)Published on January 20, 2012
Beautiful filming, excellent Blu-ray adaptation, but lacking a little sparkle.
Eastern Voices, Blu-ray (2012)Published on January 20, 2012
East meets West in a very harmonious fashion.