Screen Reviews

Our writers scour the globe, rewind endless tapes, and press pause as many times as it takes to bring you the ultimate collection of film, broadcast, and streaming visual content to feed your endless appetite for movies.

Nightmare at Noon

Nightmare at Noon

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Nico Mastorakis’ 1988 action cult classic Nightmare at Noon makes an explosive Blu-ray debut from Arrow Video. Phil Bailey reviews.

Kasama

Kasama

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Carl F. Gauze sits in on Nick Cavalier’s Kasama, the story of Genie Kwon and Tim Flores, who open a restaurant in Chicago during a certain global pandemic.

The Conformist

The Conformist

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With its 4K restoration ready to hit theaters in early 2023, Lily and Generoso review director Bernardo Bertolucci’s masterful 1970 feature, The Conformist.

5-25-77

5-25-77

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An aspiring young filmmaker gets a sneak peak at the production of the first Star Wars movie and changes his life forever. This is a movie, after all. Carl F. Gauze reviews.

Audrey Rose (1977)

Audrey Rose (1977)

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The prestige horror film Audrey Rose gets a new life on Blu-ray from Arrow Video. Phil Bailey reviews.

Porn and Ice Cream

Porn and Ice Cream

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Three aimless misfits find themselves a purpose when they unwittingly start a band. It’s not your typical rock story, as Ian Koss explains.

Best of Film 2022

Best of Film 2022

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With a year of festival and microcinema screenings behind them, Lily and Generoso select and review their ten favorite films, six supplemental features, and one exceptional repertory release of 2022.

The Last Romantic Lover Blu-ray

The Last Romantic Lover Blu-ray

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Emmanuelle director Just Jaeckin’s misunderstood screwball comedy The Last Romantic Lover gets a much deserved Blu-ray release. Phil Bailey reviews.

Flaming Ears

Flaming Ears

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Set in the year 2700 in the imaginary city of Asche, Flaming Ears is a daring micro-budget sci-fi film from 1991 that envisioned a dystopian urban landscape that now seems eerily familiar. Lily and Generoso share their thoughts on the film’s new 4K restoration.

Gothic Fantastico: Four Italian Tales of Terror

Gothic Fantastico: Four Italian Tales of Terror

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Lady Morgan’s Vengeance, The Blancheville Monster, The Third Eye, The Witch, four lesser-known films from the golden age of Italian gothic horror, are unearthed for this creepy and impressive Blu-ray set. Phil Bailey reviews.

The Tale of King Crab

The Tale of King Crab

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The winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2021 Viennale, The Tale of King Crab has documentarians Alessio Rigo de Righi and Matteo Zoppis creating their first hybrid-fiction feature, which expands on the provocative mythologies birthed in the town of Vejano, Italy. Generoso and Lily review this immersive and imaginative film.

Hold Me Tight

Hold Me Tight

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Lily and Generoso review Hold Me Tight, the sixth feature directed by renowned actor Mathieu Amalric. Centered around a brilliant performance from Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Bergman Island), Hold Me Tight is an unpredictable and remarkable psychological drama.

Sirens

Sirens

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The fact that the band Slaves to Sirens exists is impressive, but that they live, love, and breathe to play metal takes things to another level. Sirens documents the journey. Review by Charles DJ Deppner.

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Dark Water

Dark Water

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J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.

The Shootist

The Shootist

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John Wayne’s final movie sees the cowboy actor go out on a high note, in The Shootist, one of his best performances.