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Farce and drama fill Cocteau 70th anniversary film: “Les Parents Terrible”
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS Michel (Jean Marais) showers his mother, Sophie (Yvonne de Bray) with kisses. Cocteau's cinematic adaptation...
Peggy Earle
Nov 5, 20183 min read
New 4K master gives “First Blood” new life
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Sylvester Stallone plays former Green Beret John Rambo, a victim of circumstances against Sheriff...
High-Def Watch Staff
Nov 3, 20184 min read
The dream dance continues: “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS “MAMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy; 2018; PG-13 for some...
High-Def Watch Staff
Oct 30, 20184 min read
Olive Signature’s latest “Invasion of The Body Snatchers” is the best yet!
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS Becky Driscoll (Dana Wynter), Jack Belicec (King Donovan), Teddy Belicec (Carolyn Jones) and Dr. Miles J....
High-Def Watch Staff
Oct 27, 20184 min read
“The Big Lebowski” strikes it big with an exceptional 4K Ultra HD print
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS “Lebowski’s” Three Wise Men: The Dude (Jeff Bridges), Donny (Steve Buscemi) and Frank (John...
Craig Shapiro
Oct 26, 20184 min read
Oscar winner reveals the truth behind “The Official Story”
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “THE OFFICIAL STORY” Blu-ray, DVD; 1985; Not Rated, but contains violence and adult themes; streaming via...
High-Def Watch Staff
Oct 26, 20183 min read
"Ant-Man and the Wasp" hits the mark in 4K
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “ANT-MAN AND THE WASP” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy; 2018; PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi...
High-Def Watch Staff
Oct 19, 20185 min read
A bright star lost too soon: “Whitney”
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “WHITNEY” Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy; 2018; R for profanity and drug content; streaming via Amazon Video,...
High-Def Watch Staff
Oct 18, 20183 min read
“The Evil Dead” rises again – in Ultra 4K!
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Lantern in hand, Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) explores the cabin cellar where he and four friends...
Kay Reynolds
Oct 15, 20183 min read
“Hook” + Nostalgia + 4K = Good family fun!
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Robin Williams stars as grown-up Peter Pan/Peter Banning in Steven Spielberg's family adventure...
Bill Kelley III
Oct 13, 20184 min read
“Skyscraper”: A big adventure needs a big guy!
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “SKYSCRAPER” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy; 2018; PG-13 for sequences of gun violence and...
High-Def Watch Staff
Oct 13, 20184 min read
The border war continues in “Sicario: Day of The Soldado”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy; 2018, R for strong violence,...
High-Def Watch Staff
Oct 8, 20184 min read
“Rolling Stone: Stories from The Edge” covers a glorious and infamous past and present
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “ROLLING STONE: STORIES FROM THE EDGE” Blu-ray, DVD; 2017; Not Rated, but contains all things “R” including...
High-Def Watch Staff
Oct 4, 20182 min read
Mutants leap onto 4K in the “X-Men: 3-Film Collection”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “X-MEN: 3-FILM COLLECTION” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, Digital copy; 2000, 2003, 2006; PG-13 for sci-fi action...
High-Def Watch Staff
Oct 4, 20185 min read
“Halloween” 4K makes the cut
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Sheriff's daughter Annie Brackett, (Nancy Loomis/Keyes) one of Laurie Storde's friends, is one of...
Kay Reynolds
Oct 2, 20185 min read
Nearly 60 years later, “A Raisin in the Sun” retains its power and relevance
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS Sidney Poitier’s mesmerizing performance as Walter Lee Younger defined his career. He, Ruby Dee and co-stars...
High-Def Watch Staff
Sep 30, 20183 min read
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” drifts towards the dark side
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy; 2018; PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi...
High-Def Watch Staff
Sep 26, 20185 min read
The women take the gold in “Ocean’s 8”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “OCEAN’S EIGHT” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy; 2018; PG-13 for profanity, drug use and some...
High-Def Watch Staff
Sep 24, 20184 min read
The wait is over: Fred Zinnemann’s classic thriller, “The Day of the Jackal,” debuts on Blu-ray
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS The Jackal (Edward Fox) adjusts the sights on the custom-made rifle that he will use to try and kill Prime...
Craig Shapiro
Sep 24, 20183 min read
4K delivers great picture and sound in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS A Carnotaurus eyes Claire’s right-hand hacker and systems analyst Franklin Webb (Justice Smith)....
Bill Kelley III
Sep 19, 20184 min read
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