Category Archives: DVD

Zoinks!

I find it hard to believe that a giant dog turd of a movie called Scooby-Doo could sell more than $50 million in tickets on its opening weekend. The funny thing is that it cost $80 million to make it. … Continue reading

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Cinema Paradiso Redux

I’ve just discovered that one of my favourite films is being re-released this summer. Giuseppe Tornatore’s unapologetically sentimental Cinema Paradiso (1988) has had its soundtrack remastered and the director has restored 51 minutes of footage. This one looks like it’s … Continue reading

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Royal Tenenbaums DVD

WOOOHOOOO!!!!!” (just two more months!)

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The Sting

We watched The Sting (1973) last night. Because I am known for my penchant for scatalogical humour, my favourite line belonged to Paul Newman, arriving for a high-stakes poker game: “Sorry I’m late, guys. I was taking a crap.”

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The Anniversary Party

I just watched The Anniversary Party (2001), and in addition to all the smart critical things I could say about it (which would only bore you, gentle reader), I’d just like to say: “More Phoebe Cates, please.”

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