Category Archives: DVD

Nonodisc Quadrilogy?

Almost more impressive than the upcoming 9-disc special edition of The Alien Quadrilogy is the exhaustive (and as of this writing, not yet completed) review over on The Digital Bits.

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What’s Up, Doc?

What’s Up, Doc? (Director: Peter Bodganovich, US, 1972): I’d seen this film on “best of” lists for years, but was always a bit afraid I’d be disappointed. This was Peter Bogdanovich’s homage to the screwball comedies of the 1930s, and … Continue reading

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Jackass: The Movie

Jackass: The Movie (Director: Jeff Tremaine, US, 2002): Finally rented this. Not being a fan of the TV show, I’d mostly heard about Jackass from friends at my last job. It’s not really a movie, so it’s hard to judge … Continue reading

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Hearts And Minds

Hearts and Minds (Director: Peter Davis, US, 1974): A powerful documentary about American involvement in the Vietnam war. Perhaps the reason it packs such a punch is that it was filmed before the war was actually over, and it argued … Continue reading

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Cheap Shot

I live in Canada. Therefore, I’m supposed to love hockey. But I don’t love hockey. I’ve tried. But, I can see a little bit of the beauty of the game, and I appreciate the skills of the better players. So, … Continue reading

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