DVD Reviews
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Excellent new documentary tells the story of New Jersey’s Rye Coalition, a story of a hard-luck band and the bond that brings them together. Read more
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Roman Polanski’s first work following the brutal murder of his wife and her friends was a superb, dark take on Shakespeare’s darkest play. Read more
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The late George Sluizer’s 1988 film The Vanishing is one of the most disturbing films you’ll ever see. This timely reissue reintroduces his masterwork to a wider audience. Read more
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What was created at the time as a quick cash-in to the latest pop superstars is feted with a lavish and essential 50th anniversary box set. Read more
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In college, one of my professors referred to the Vietnam conflict as “the first rock and roll war.” While the onomatopoeic nature of the phrase is appropriate, the point was one of considerable debate. Certainly, the war’s effect on popular culture is undeniable; many examples exist that show how Vietnam and the culture of the Read more
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Just because someone spends a fortune on publicity, and just because someone is a child prodigy with a natural talent, doesn’t mean that the world is going to pay attention. The entertainment industry is filled with such debacles, and perhaps one of the sadder stories is that of Jobriath. The recent release of documentary Jobriath Read more
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Le Mans Directed by: Lee Katzin Produced by: Jack Reddish Written by: Harry Kleiner Starring: Steve McQueen It’s extremely easy to describe the plot of Le Mans: there isn’t one. Sure, there’s a very rudimentary love story between star Steve McQueen and Elga Andersen, who plays the widow of one of McQueen’s friends and racing Read more
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