Gene Hackman
Blu-Ray Review: Under Fire
Whilst the Cold War may have been fought between the two world superpowers, the USA and the USSR, the arena of battle spanned many countries on several continents. This was almost always covertly done. Backing an insurgency here or funding a regime to put down an uprising there. In the Nicaraguan Revolution, which was a …
Blu-ray Review: Another Woman
Whilst Woody Allen has amassed an almost unparalleled body of work, it’s fair to say that he’s probably better known for his comedies than his dramas. However, I’d argue that his best work has come from more serious subject matter. Husbands and Wives, Blue Jasmine and Match Point are up there his best. It’s also …
Blu-ray Review: The Royal Tenenbaums (Criterion Collection)
There are few, if any, living directors who have such a large cult fanbase as Wes Anderson. His work is epitomised by its unique visual style, unusual plotting, and recurring cast members. The big breakthrough came with Rushmore, but he subsequently received widespread praise for The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Moonrise Kingdom and The …