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Time bending “Source Code” gets a boost in 4K
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW/ FRAME SHOTS “SOURCE CODE” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, Digital copy, 2011, PG-13 for some violence including disturbing...
High-Def Watch Staff
May 15, 20183 min read
Sofia Coppola’s debut – “The Virgin Suicides” – gets the Criterion treatment
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “THE VIRGIN SUICIDES: THE CRITERION COLLECTION” Blu-ray, DVD; 1999; R for strong thematic elements involving...
High-Def Watch Staff
May 14, 20183 min read
Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" makes an impressive 4K upgrade
4K FRAME SHOTS "GLADIATOR" 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, Digital Copy; 2000; R for intense, graphic combat; streaming via Amazon Video, Google...
High-Def Watch Staff
May 12, 20183 min read
“Black Panther” reigns over hearts and box office
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS Chadwick Boseman brings regal presence and compassion to T’Challa/Black Panther. “BLACK PANTHER” 4K...
High-Def Watch Staff
May 11, 20186 min read
"Black Panther" second batch of 4K Frame Shots
4K FRAME SHOTS THE 4K ULTRA HD disc is another exceptional home viewing experience from Disney/Marvel. The key is the 4K master sourced...
High-Def Watch Staff
May 8, 20181 min read
First batch of 4K Frame Shots - "Black Panther"
4K FRAME SHOTS FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The 4K/HDR imagery has a richer level of color saturation and deeper blacks and controlled highlights...
High-Def Watch Staff
May 7, 20181 min read
“Hostiles” takes a hard – and compassionate – look at the American West
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “HOSTILES” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy; 2018; R for strong violence and profanity; streaming...
High-Def Watch Staff
May 5, 20184 min read
Warner Archive’s “Les Girls” dances into les homes!
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “LES GIRLS: WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION” Blu-ray; 1957; Not Rated, contains sexual content, smoking and...
High-Def Watch Staff
May 1, 20183 min read
The Bard goes to India – “Shakespeare Wallah”
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “SHAKESPEARE WALLAH” Blu-ray, DVD; 1965, Not Rated; streaming via Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu...
High-Def Watch Staff
Apr 29, 20183 min read
“Grease” rocks 4K release
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Danny and Sandy lift from the Carnival grounds. (Click an image to scroll the larger versions)...
Bill Kelley III
Apr 29, 20186 min read
“Paddington 2” wins hearts again!
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Young Paddington is rescued by Aunt Lucy and Uncle Pastuzo. (Click an image to scroll the larger...
Kay Reynolds
Apr 24, 20185 min read
The Doctor is in – “Doctor Detroit”!
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS “DOCTOR DETROIT” Blu-ray; 1983; R for sexual content, nudity, drug use and violence Best extra: Commentary...
High-Def Watch Staff
Apr 20, 20183 min read
"All the Money in the World" exposes ruthless family drama
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW “ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD” 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital copy; 2017; R for profanity, some violence, disturbing...
High-Def Watch Staff
Apr 15, 20184 min read
“The Greatest Showman” delivers great entertainment!
4K ULTRA-HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS Hugh Jackman as ringmaster P.T. Barnum. (Click an image to scroll the larger versions) “THE GREATEST...
Kay Reynolds
Apr 10, 20185 min read
Warner Archive presents a double shot of Fritz Lang film noir
BLU-RAY REVIEW Good-natured Dana Andrews, seen here with Barbara Nicholes, takes on the tough-guy role in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" and...
Kay Reynolds
Apr 6, 20184 min read
Criterion’s “The Passion of Joan of Arc,” one of the best silent films ever made
BLU-RAY REVIEW “THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC: THE CRITERION COLLECTION” Blu-ray, DVD; 1928; Not Rated; no streaming Best extra: “About...
High-Def Watch Staff
Mar 29, 20183 min read
“Birdman of Alcatraz” – victim or killer?
BLU-RAY REVIEW / FRAME SHOTS Burt Lancaster as Robert “Birdman” Stroud. “BIRDMAN OF ALCATRAZ” Blu-ray, DVD; 1962; Not Rated; streaming...
Bill Kelley III
Mar 23, 20184 min read
Newman stars in Warner Archive restored “Harper” and “The Drowning Pool”
BLU-RAY REVIEW /FRAME SHOTS Paul Newman played Ross Macdonald’s Lew Archer – who became Lew Harper onscreen – in “Harper” and “The...
Kay Reynolds
Mar 22, 20185 min read
“The Dark Crystal” lives again in 4K restoration
4K ULTRA HD REVIEW / HDR FRAME SHOTS The Gelfling Jen, played by Jim Henson, meets Kira (Kathryn Mullen), another of his kind. The ...
High-Def Watch Staff
Mar 20, 20183 min read
The votes have been tabulated: “Election” is a winner
BLU-RAY REVIEW / SCREENSHOTS Reese Witherspoon served notice as high school student Tracy Flick. (Click an image to scroll the larger...
Craig Shapiro
Feb 11, 20183 min read
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