Johnny Showtime: THE PINK PANTHER

 by JB

Readers who are more familiar with later iterations of Peter Seller’s famous Clouseau character might be surprised by the good Inspector’s first film appearance here. Readers already familiar with this first foray will still be mightily impressed by Kino-Lorber’s new 4K transfer of the film’s original Technirama negative.

Johnny Deadline: Regarding CALIGARI

 by JB

Last week’s Kino-Lorber 4K release of this essential title gives me all the excuse I need to finally write about it.

Off the Shelf: UNDERGROUND ACES (Blu-ray)

 by Patrick Bromley

They'll park your car where the sun never shines!

Johnny Deadline: VITAGRAPH COMEDIES

 by JB

Now here’s a Blu-ray disc collection that’s right up my early 20th Century “black-and-white alley.”

Notes on Film: Kino Sale!

 by Anthony King

The Kino Lorber Fall Sale is upon us! With over 700 discs on sale (not including the While Supplies Last perpetual sale) with prices as low as $4.99, it's hard not to fill up your cart with a house payment-worth Blu-rays. Here are ten recommendations from yours truly.

It Came from the '80s: THE BARBARIANS

 by Patrick Bromley

Warriors. Conquerors. Heroes. Brothers.

Movies is Good: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY 4K

 by JB

This week I come riding into town on my horse, looking for a very specific grave while harmonicas and a female chorus scream on the soundtrack.

Off the Shelf: THE WILD LIFE

 by Patrick Bromley

It's casual.

Movies is Good: To New Horizons

 by JB

Excelsior! We’re going to Oxnard! Excelsior!

Off the Shelf: THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS & THE HARD WAY

 by Patrick Bromley

A Michael J. Fox double feature!

Glutton for Punishment: AMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON

 by JB

Like anthology films in other genres (Yes, I’m looking at you, horror!) comedy anthologies can be a mixed bag.

Glutton for Punishment: SUPERNATURAL

by JB

This one is a head scratcher.

Glutton for Punishment: MOM AND DAD

by JB

Kroger Babb is my spirit animal.

Glutton for Punishment: UNDERWATER!

by JB

I first learned of this semi-obscure film from one of those “bad movies” books written by critic Michael Medved and his brother Harry. Underwater! was better than I thought it would be!

Thrills, Chills, & Spills: SUNSET IN THE WEST

by JB

Recently, during my oxteenth viewing of perennial Christmas favorite Die Hard, I realized that I had never in my life actually seen a Roy Rogers movie.

Off the Shelf (1987 Week Edition): Malone (Blu-ray)

by Patrick Bromley

He didn’t start the fight…but he’ll sure as hell finish it.

The Overlook: The Mask (1961)

by JB

Here’s a 3-D movie for people who hate 3-D. Only 20% of it is in 3-D!