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DVD Review: [i]Do the Right Thing[/i] (20th Anniversary Edition)
The year 1989 saw the theatrical release of Spike Lee's [i]Do the Right Thing[/i], arguably the best film ever made about race relations in America. In 2001 Criterion Collection put out an excellent two-disc DVD set containing the movie and a generous selection of bonus materials.
The year 1989 saw the theatrical release of Spike Lee's [i]Do the Right Thing[/i], arguably the best film ever made about race relations in America. In 2001 Criterion Collection put out an excellent two-disc DVD set containing the movie and a generous selection of bonus materials.
'Gran Torino' DVD Review
"Get off my lawn," snarls Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) in the highly entertaining Gran Torino (2008). Walt is a lonely, alienated, cantankerous retired autoworker whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino.
"Get off my lawn," snarls Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) in the highly entertaining Gran Torino (2008). Walt is a lonely, alienated, cantankerous retired autoworker whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino.
'Enchanted April' DVD Review
The 1992 movie Enchanted April is being released on DVD for the first time. Read a review of the movie on DVD.
The 1992 movie Enchanted April is being released on DVD for the first time. Read a review of the movie on DVD.
'Frost/Nixon' DVD Review
This moviewas nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Actor (Frank Langella) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Peter Morgan).
This moviewas nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Actor (Frank Langella) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Peter Morgan).
'Doubt' DVD Review
Four actors in Doubt (received Academy Award nominations for their performances: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis.
Four actors in Doubt (received Academy Award nominations for their performances: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis.
'Frozen River' DVD Review
Although Frozen River isn't downbeat, it is almost unrelentingly gritty.
Although Frozen River isn't downbeat, it is almost unrelentingly gritty.
'Encounters at the End of the World' DVD Review
In Encounters at the End of the World, Werner Herzog adds yet another splendid film to his impressive body of work.
In Encounters at the End of the World, Werner Herzog adds yet another splendid film to his impressive body of work.
'The Dark Knight' (Two-Disc Special Edition) DVD Review
Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale in the dual roles of Batman and Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight (2008) is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005).
Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale in the dual roles of Batman and Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight (2008) is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005).
'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' (Collector's Edition) DVD Review
From the Judd Apatow laugh factory, Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) is a funny, heartfelt comedy that I enjoyed even more than The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up.
From the Judd Apatow laugh factory, Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) is a funny, heartfelt comedy that I enjoyed even more than The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up.
'The Godfather -- The Coppola Restoration' DVD Review
'The Godfather — The Coppola Restoration' is a five-disc DVD set containing all three Godfather movies.
'The Godfather — The Coppola Restoration' is a five-disc DVD set containing all three Godfather movies.
'The Fall' DVD Review
An inventive, one-of-a-kind film featuring architectural wonders, marvelous landscapes and exotic visual images, The Fall (2006) was created by Tarsem, a longtime director of commercials and music videos.
An inventive, one-of-a-kind film featuring architectural wonders, marvelous landscapes and exotic visual images, The Fall (2006) was created by Tarsem, a longtime director of commercials and music videos.
'Brand Upon the Brain!' (Criterion Collection) DVD Review
In Brand Upon the Brain! (2006), filmmaker Guy Maddin takes a mesmerizing autobiographical look at himself at age 12.
In Brand Upon the Brain! (2006), filmmaker Guy Maddin takes a mesmerizing autobiographical look at himself at age 12.
'Diva' (Meridian Collection) DVD Review
A visual delight, Diva was innovative when it was released in 1981 and is still fun to watch today. This is a movie that has panache.
A visual delight, Diva was innovative when it was released in 1981 and is still fun to watch today. This is a movie that has panache.
'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' DVD Review
An emotionally engaging and often cinematically dazzling adaptation of Jean-Dominique Bauby's 1997 memoir, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was nominated for four Academy Awards: directing, cinematography, editing and screenplay.
An emotionally engaging and often cinematically dazzling adaptation of Jean-Dominique Bauby's 1997 memoir, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was nominated for four Academy Awards: directing, cinematography, editing and screenplay.
'Eastern Promises' DVD Review
Directed by David Cronenberg, this thriller stars Viggo Mortensen and Naomi Watts.
Directed by David Cronenberg, this thriller stars Viggo Mortensen and Naomi Watts.
'Days of Glory' DVD Review
An unusual World War II movie, Days of Glory was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Read a review of Days of Glory on DVD.
An unusual World War II movie, Days of Glory was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Read a review of Days of Glory on DVD.
'De-Lovely' DVD Review
A review of this movie on DVD.
A review of this movie on DVD.
'Doctor Zhivago' DVD Review
A review of the movie on DVD.
A review of the movie on DVD.
'Downfall' DVD Review
Downfall was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.
Downfall was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.
'Double Indemnity' DVD Review
Read a DVD review of a great classic Hollywood movie and a seminal film noir.
Read a DVD review of a great classic Hollywood movie and a seminal film noir.
Dracula DVD Review
Ivana Redwine reviews the 75th Anniversary Edition DVD.
Ivana Redwine reviews the 75th Anniversary Edition DVD.
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room DVD Review
In Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, writer-director Alex Gibney gives his version of the story, and I would describe his film as an op-ed piece. I found it to be one of the most informative, thought-provoking and entertaining documentaries I have ever seen.
In Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, writer-director Alex Gibney gives his version of the story, and I would describe his film as an op-ed piece. I found it to be one of the most informative, thought-provoking and entertaining documentaries I have ever seen.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind DVD Review
A review of this movie on DVD.
A review of this movie on DVD.
Factotum DVD Review
One of the most unusual English-language movies of recent years, Factotum (2005) avoids Hollywood and Sundance clichés. This low-keyed, wry character study not only made me laugh out loud, it moved me.
One of the most unusual English-language movies of recent years, Factotum (2005) avoids Hollywood and Sundance clichés. This low-keyed, wry character study not only made me laugh out loud, it moved me.
Fahrenheit 9/11 DVD Review
This is a feature-length film that expresses Michael Moore's highly opinionated view of the George W. Bush administration and the Iraq War.
This is a feature-length film that expresses Michael Moore's highly opinionated view of the George W. Bush administration and the Iraq War.
Fanny and Alexander DVD Review
I've heard Bergman films compared to musical compositions, and many of his movies are small and somewhat similar to chamber pieces. But Fanny & Alexander is a big film that is more like a symphony for a large orchestra and chorus.
I've heard Bergman films compared to musical compositions, and many of his movies are small and somewhat similar to chamber pieces. But Fanny & Alexander is a big film that is more like a symphony for a large orchestra and chorus.
Flags of Our Fathers DVD Review
The year 2006 saw the release of a pair of complementary films directed by Clint Eastwood: Flags of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima. Both center around the bloody and pivotal Battle of Iwo Jima that was fought over a period of 40 days in February and March of 1945.
The year 2006 saw the release of a pair of complementary films directed by Clint Eastwood: Flags of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima. Both center around the bloody and pivotal Battle of Iwo Jima that was fought over a period of 40 days in February and March of 1945.
Floating Weeds DVD Review
A review of the Criterion Collection two-disc DVD set containing two movies by legendary Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu.
A review of the Criterion Collection two-disc DVD set containing two movies by legendary Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu.
Frankenstein DVD Review
The iconic horror classic features an unforgettable performance by Boris Karloff and was given a memorable visual style by director James Whale. Read a DVD review of the 75th Anniversary Edition of Frankenstein.
The iconic horror classic features an unforgettable performance by Boris Karloff and was given a memorable visual style by director James Whale. Read a DVD review of the 75th Anniversary Edition of Frankenstein.
Friday Night Lights DVD Review
A prairie town whose main cultural feature is a big football stadium. That's the image given in the movie Friday Night Lights of its principal setting: Odessa, Texas. Read more...
A prairie town whose main cultural feature is a big football stadium. That's the image given in the movie Friday Night Lights of its principal setting: Odessa, Texas. Read more...
Garden State DVD Review
A review of this movie on DVD.
A review of this movie on DVD.
Ghost World DVD Review
Read a review of Ghost World and find out more about this fascinating film on DVD.
Read a review of Ghost World and find out more about this fascinating film on DVD.
Glengarry Glen Ross DVD Review
I love sparkling dialogue delivered by top-notch actors, and that's what you get when you watch Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). Read a review of this movie on DVD.
I love sparkling dialogue delivered by top-notch actors, and that's what you get when you watch Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Gone With the Wind DVD Review
A review of this movie on DVD.
A review of this movie on DVD.
Good Night, and Good Luck DVD Review
This taut drama was nominated for six Academy Awards, and it's my idea of a nearly perfect little movie. Read a review of the movie Good Night, and Good Luck on DVD.
This taut drama was nominated for six Academy Awards, and it's my idea of a nearly perfect little movie. Read a review of the movie Good Night, and Good Luck on DVD.
Goodfellas DVD Review
Read a review of this movie on DVD.
Read a review of this movie on DVD.
The Departed Two-Disc Special Edition DVD Review
The Departed is a dazzling crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese that is one of his best films in years.
The Departed is a dazzling crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese that is one of his best films in years.
The Devil Wears Prada DVD Review
Based on the best-selling novel by Laura Weisenberg, The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is a cheerful, upbeat film that mostly provides pleasant diversion. The best thing about it is that, in a supporting role, Meryl Streep creates an unforgettable character as the boss from hell.
Based on the best-selling novel by Laura Weisenberg, The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is a cheerful, upbeat film that mostly provides pleasant diversion. The best thing about it is that, in a supporting role, Meryl Streep creates an unforgettable character as the boss from hell.
The Double Life of Veronique DVD Review
Home Video / DVD Guide Ivana Redwine reviews The Double Life of Véronique on DVD.
Home Video / DVD Guide Ivana Redwine reviews The Double Life of Véronique on DVD.
The Good Shepherd DVD Review
Directed by Robert De Niro, The Good Shepherd is an intricate, noirish character study about the origins and early years of the CIA. This is a lengthy, deliberately paced film that appeals more to the intellect than to the emotions.
Directed by Robert De Niro, The Good Shepherd is an intricate, noirish character study about the origins and early years of the CIA. This is a lengthy, deliberately paced film that appeals more to the intellect than to the emotions.