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With another day at the (virtual) 56th Chicago International Film Festival comes another batch to sift through. It was a lighter batch too, not just in numbers but also in runtimes. Day three consisted of two short documentaries and another scripted feature, but did the quality make up for quantity? Not quite, but at least they all had their moments.

Making its Midwest premiere at the festival is Gregory Monro’s Kubrick by Kubrick (Grade: C), a 72-minute documentary about Stanley Kubrick’s work. Here, Monro zips us from the filmmaker’s childhood to death, touching on a majority of his offerings in between. Yet it’s not so much Monro doing it: It’s Kubrick himself through interviews and recordings. The idea of making a documentary about the man isn’t inherently flawed, but this one’s approach is, lacking the insight or visuals to make it feel like...

Stanley Kubrick is one of the most written-about, discussed, dissected, pored-over filmmakers in history. He’s been an irresistible subject for critics, journalists, film scholars, documentarians, conspiracy theorists – in short, for everybody except maybe Kubrick himself.

The director, who was born in the Bronx but spent most of his adult life living in England, was famously reluctant to talk about himself. Other people may have wanted his thoughts on movies like “Paths of Glory,” “Spartacus,” “Lolita,” “Dr. Strangelove,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “A Clockwork Orange,” “Barry Lyndon,” “The Shining,” “Full Metal Jacket” and “Eyes Wide Shut,” but Kubrick wasn’t interested in explaining anything.

“I’ve never found it meaningful or even possible to talk about film,” said the director who to many might have been like that big black monolith in “2001”: an inscrutable blank with enormous powers, but who knows what’s lurking in the depths?

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Stanley Kubrick’s career contained such multitudes that, over 20 years after his death, cinema is still sorting through the scope of his genius. There have been enough Kubrick documentaries in recent years to suggest a burgeoning subgenre based around his appeal, from the conventional overview “Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures” to “The Shining” conspiracy-theory deep dive “Room 237,” and “Filmworker,” a portrait of Kubrick righthand man Leon Vitali. The stories behind the storyteller have just gotten started.

Compared to these entries, the 72-minute French production “Kubrick by Kubrick” might look like a relatively minor addition to the canon, a concise assemblage of rare audio clips from Kubrick interviews in which he addresses his work in general terms. At the same, it may be the closest most of us can get to hearing the master explain himself, and

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Shelley Duvall’s blood-curdling screams of terror in the climax of The Shining are an indelible part of film history, and the leading lady of the 1980 horror classic went on to work in everything from comedies to children’s television shows in the decades that followed.

The actress, now 67, has stepped away from the spotlight in recent years, but that hasn’t diminished the imprint she’s left — those curious wide eyes, that high-pitched voice, her signature slender frame — in films like Popeye and Annie Hall, and in her collaborations with auteur Robert Altman (Nashville, McCabe & Ms. Miller, 3 Women).

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A film is – or should be – more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what’s behind the emotion, the meaning, all that comes later. – Stanley Kubrick

17 years ago today, we lost perhaps the most influential director in cinema, Stanley Kubrick. There’s no shortage of videos and other materials (we’ve posted hours upon hours’ worth) regarding his meticulous process and the effect his work has had on generations of filmmakers, but while he continues to be a source of inspiration for both them and viewers, there’s also room to learn more. On the anniversary of his death, we have a collection of some of the finest resources.

Leading off with the crown jewels of today’s post, we have a nearly one-hour conversation with his widow Christiane Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, and his long-time producer Jan Harlan. The trio...

A year ago today, Warner Home Video released the incredible and sizable 10-disc Blu-ray collection, “Stanley Kubrick: The Masterpiece Collection.” It only seems fitting that we mark the anniversary with this hour-long Charlie Rose interview about the late, great Stanley Kubrick. Back in 2001, Rose sat down with Christiane Kubrick (the filmmaker’s wife of over 40-years until his death two years prior, in 1999), Martin Scorsese, and Jan Harlan, who executive produced Kubrick’s last four completed films and had just directed and released the documentary, “Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures.” The trio joined Rose to effuse about the writer-director and his masterful, inimitable filmography. And gush they did—with great reason. “One of his pictures, are equivalent to ten of somebody else’s,” Scorsese says in archival interview footage used in the special. Later during the interview, he admits that he often watches Kubrick’s films with the sound off.

Maleficent Maleficent has made over $757 million so far worldwide. That's amazing to me and what's even more amazing is the fact Disney has yet to announce a sequel. Perhaps that's because this seemed to be a film so largely spear-headed by Angelina Jolie that she won't agree to a sequel until a script she considers decent is in front of her. I expect the DVD/Blu-ray to do gangbusters, which should get Disney working even harder on making that a possibility.

A Most Wanted Man I was late to the party with A Most Wanted Man, but as I wrote in my review after watching the Blu-ray I was damned impressed as this is easily one of the best films of the year so far. There are also a couple decent features on the disc, one with John le Carre taking a tour of Hamburg talking about how he created the story.

October may be over, but that doesn’t mean horror and sci-fi fans don’t have anything to look forward to this month. November 4th will see the release of Brett Ratner’s Hercules 3D and a few cult classics, including The Doctor and the Devils and The Ninth Configuration. There are also several indie horror movies making their debut this week, including The Taking of Deborah Logan, Ghost Bride and Dead Girls.

And for those of you looking to add a few Blu-ray collections to your home library, Amazon is releasing an exclusive set in honor of Stanley Kubrick (which looks stellar) and there’s also a new Doctor Who box set to look forward to as well.

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The Doctor and the Devils (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)

Based on Dylan Thomas’ original screenplay, this shocking horror-thriller stars Timothy Dalton as Thomas Rock, a brilliant young anatomy professor in 1820s Edinburgh.

Vivian, daughter of famed director Stanley Kubrick, shot 18 hours of behind-the-scenes footage for a documentary on the making of Full Metal Jacket. She never completed the project, but the footage has appeared in numerous Kubrick collections, including Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures, directed by Kubrick collaborator and brother-in-law Jan Harlan. A faithful Kubrick fan edited the footage together and stuck it on YouTube for our viewing pleasure. The filmmaker’s serious, obsessive reputation precedes him, but we actually get a peek at a laughing, smiling Kubrick who, yes, dominates the set with his perfectionism, but also shows a tenderness and humor toward his crew. Watch Kubrick lecture someone about tea time, get neurotic, offer advice to actor Matthew...

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Vivian Kubrick shot a reported 18 hours of footage while on the set of her father’s Vietnam War film Full Metal Jacket. Though Ms. Kubrick eventually abandoned her documentary project, bits and bobs of the footage surfaced in comprehensive collections such as Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures. A condensed version of the behind-the-scenes action is now available on YouTube, featuring Kubrick directing Matthew Modine and the gallery of extras during the “this is my rifle, this is my gun” sequence alike. The clips also provide insight into Kubrick’s on-set personality, which — at least, here — does not appear quite as […]...

Vivian Kubrick shot a reported 18 hours of footage while on the set of her father’s Vietnam War film Full Metal Jacket. Though Ms. Kubrick eventually abandoned her documentary project, bits and bobs of the footage surfaced in comprehensive collections such as Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures. A condensed version of the behind-the-scenes action is now available on YouTube, featuring Kubrick directing Matthew Modine and the gallery of extras during the “this is my rifle, this is my gun” sequence alike. The clips also provide insight into Kubrick’s on-set personality, which — at least, here — does not appear quite as […]...

Who are the great American film directors? More to the point, who do we think are the great American film directors? Well, there’s Ford, of course, the Zeus of the American pantheon, by turns comic, epic, maudlin and humane. Then there’s Welles, the ill-fated genius, abused by producers but beloved of critics. Spielberg, even in his seventh decade, is still the boy wonder; Scorsese the mad scientist. Griffith is the wise forefather, deeply flawed but idolized nonetheless, while Hawks is ageless, just as sly and self-assured as he was at the time of “The Big Sleep” (1946).

Kubrick, however, beats them all.

Is there anyone more respected or, with the possible exception of Hitchcock, recognizable? Turn on any Stanley Kubrick movie and you should know instantly, whether you’ve seen it before or not, who the film’s director is. The peerless, pristine images; the long, empty corridors; the upturned,...

A Clockwork Orange (Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray)Warner Home Entertainment1971/136 mins/Rated RList Price: $34.99 – Now AvailableOne of the most controversial films of its time, Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 adaptation of Anthony Burgess' novel A Clockwork Orange was surprising for more than a few reasons. This dark and violent piece satirizing the lengths to which society will go to tame and control those that don’t fit in, served as the director’s follow-up film to 2001: A Space Odyssey, a movie that many saw as gentle, positive and full of hope (which in reality it wasn't). Of course, Kubrick made it a virtual career policy to not do the same kind of movie twice, but it’s kind of amusing to think of 2001 fans lining up to see the admittedly futuristic A Clockwork Orange only to be confronted by a nightmarish satire that pulled no punches and left nothing unsaid. Surprising for many too,...

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It’s not pristine, but Paramount has done a fantastic high definition restoration job on Sergio Leone’s legendary spaghetti western Once Upon A Time In The West (Paramount, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-S24.99Rp), presenting not only the original theatrical edition, but the extended cut as well. In addition, there’s a filmmaker-laden commentary track full of ardent fans, 5 retrospective featurettes, a gallery, and the theatrical trailer.

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The movie “A Clockwork Orange” turns 40 this week, and to commemorate Warner Home Video is not only putting out a deluxe Blu-ray of that title, but all of Stanley Kubrick’s work at that studio. Meanwhile, Universal and Paramount are keeping pace with their own re-releases of classic pictures like “American Graffiti” and “Once Upon a Time in the West.” Take a look at this week’s Blu-ray choices and see which ones are worth your time,...

We have an exclusive clip from the brand new 40th Anniversary Edition of A Clockwork Orange, which just hit the shelves on Blu-ray today, May 31. Take a look at our exclusive clip below, which deals with the threats director Stanley Kubrick faced after A Clockwork Orange's release.

Click to watch Exclusive: Turning Like Clockwork: Aftermath!

On May 31, Warner Home Video will honor Stanley Kubrick and the film with A Clockwork Orange 40th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray ($34.99 Srp). The two-disc release includes two newly-produced bonus features: Turning Like Clockwork, a 25-minute documentary about the film's "ultra-violence" and its cultural impact, and a short documentary where Malcolm McDowell reminiscences on working closely with the legendary director. This two-disc edition will also contain the feature-length documentaries, Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures and O Lucky Malcolm! The 40th Anniversary Edition will be packaged in a 40-page Blu-ray book with rare photos and production notes.

A Clockwork Orange (40th Anniversary Edition) Quick Thoughts:

I was so freaked out by A Clockwork Orange the first time I tried to watch it (I was probably in sixth grade at the time) that I shut it off within the first ten minutes and didn't return to it until last year. I've been in love with the film ever since.

What makes the film so poignant for me is its ability to be simultaneously playful and harrowing. While you laugh at the antics of the Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his droogs, you almost feel guilty about it because of their ultra-violent nature. It's the ultimate in black humor. People often argue that today's audience has been desensitized by the amount of sex and violence depicted in the media. Yet what makes A Clockwork Orange so timeless is that it explores the consequences of these actions with a severity that is rarely seen today.

Warner Bros. is releasing a new 40th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition of Stanely Kubrick's classic film A Clockwork Orange on May 31st. This movie was made back in 1971, and it's so insane that to this day people that see it for the first time are still shocked by what they are seeing. This is a disturbingly great film, and if for some reason you haven't seen it yet then you really need to check it out.

Here are a few clips from the behind the scene special features that are going to be included in this new Blu-ray release that give you a taste of what you have to look forward to from this blu-ray:

And here's the trailer for the blu-ray:

Here are the details and specs of the new Blu-ray release:

Stomping, whomping, stealing, singing, tap-dancing, violating. Hooligan Alex (Malcolm McDowell) has a good time – at the tragic expense of others.

On May 31, Warner Home Video honors Stanley Kubrick and his controversial masterpeice A Clockwork Orange with a 40th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray!

The two-disc release includes two newly-produced bonus features: "Turning Like Clockwork," a 25-minute documentary about the film's "ultra-violence" and its cultural impact, and a short documentary with Malcolm McDowell reminiscencing about working closely with the legendary director. This two-disc edition will also contain the feature-length documentaries, Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures and O Lucky Malcolm! The 40th Anniversary Edition will be packaged in a 40-page Blu-ray book with rare photos and production notes.

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A Clockwork Orange 40th Anniversary Edition is also available On Demand and for Download from iTunes., including bonus iTunes. extra content.

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Special Features:

* Malcolm McDowell Looks Back: Malcolm McDowell reflects on his experience working with Kubrick on one of the seminal films of...

The Cinema de la Plage where screenings of classic films are held at 9:30 each night; click for a larger look

Photo: Brad Brevet I already mentioned how Warner Home Video would be releasing a *new* Stanley Kubrick Blu-ray collection, this time including high definition versions of Lolita and Barry Lyndon with previously released HD versions of Spartacus, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, Eyes Wide Shut and a new 40th Anniversary Edition of A Clockwork Orange. That set hits Blu-ray on May 31, but Kubrick's now-40-year-old A Clockwork Orange will be hitting the Cannes Croisette a little bit earlier than that.

Another, late night look at the Cinema de la Plage; click for a larger look

Photo: Brad Brevet It had been previously announced, but yesterday the Cannes Film Festival made it official that A Clockwork Orange would be part of the...

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s Oscar nominated, fan favorite movie ‘A Clockwork Orange,’ Warner Home Video will re-release the film on a two-disc, special edition Blu-ray. Included in the special features section of the Blu-ray are the 25-minute documentary ‘Turning Like Clockwork,’ which discusses the movie’s violence and its cultural impact, and a short documentary featuring star Malcolm McDowell remembering his time working with Kubrick. Also included on the Blu-ray release, which is being marketed for $34.99, are the feature-length documentaries ‘Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures’ and ‘O Lucky Malcolm!’ A 40-page book with rare pictures and production notes will also be included with the...

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Hollywoodnews.com: Stanley Kubrick’s seminal 1971 film “A Clockwork Orange” turns 40 this year and will commemorate the anniversary with a Blu-ray edition loaded with behind-the-scenes clips and extensive “Making of” features.

Warner Home Video’s two-disc set, due out on May 31, includes “two newly-produced bonus features: ‘Turning Like Clockwork.’ a 25-minute documentary about the film’s “ultra-violence” and its cultural impact, and a short documentary where Malcolm McDowell reminiscences on working closely with the legendary director,” according to a release. This two-disc edition “will also contain the feature-length documentaries, ‘Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures’ and ‘O Lucky Malcolm,’” as well as a 40-page Blu-ray book with rare photos and production notes.

That’s the tip of the iceberg, though, for McDowell and “Clockwork Orange” fans.

From the release:

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival will launch the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of...

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Cover of A Clockwork Orange [Blu-ray

Warner Home Video is readying the Blu-ray debut of A Clockwork Orange, coming in late May, and released a new trailer for your entertainment.

Here’s the official release:

Burbank, Calif., March 31, 2011 – Stanley Kubrick was one of the great filmmakers of our time and his profound influence on motion pictures continues to this day. His 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange, starring Malcolm McDowell, portrayed an oppressive lawless society where man was reduced to little more than a machine. The film introduced into popular culture the concept of “ultra-violence,” as singing, tap-dancing, derby-topped hooligan Alex (McDowell) has a “good time” – at the tragic expense of others. His journey from amoral punk to brainwashed proper citizen and back again forms the dynamic arc of Kubrick’s future-shock vision of Anthony Burgess’ novel.

This was a powerful film made by a director at the height of his artistry and its impact generated worldwide controversy.

On May 31st, Warner Home Video releases a special edition of Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange on Blu-ray to commemorate the film's 40th Anniversary. It's a big year for anniversaries for classic films, but this has got to be one of the best (sorry The Ten Commandments and Ben Hur). Along with the Blu-ray release, Malcolm McDowell will be doing a tour of sorts, kicking off with a screening of the film at the Cannes Film festival, followed by a screening and panel discussion at the New York Museum of Modern Art, and then closing with a special presentation at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

For the special trailer, a list of extra features on the upcoming disc (including two new featurettes), and more, just hit the jump.

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The Cannes Film Festival's unveiled its Classics program today: "Fourteen films, five documentaries, surprises, a Masterclass (Malcolm McDowell), new or restored prints: The program is based on proposals from national archives, cinematheques, studios, producers and distributors. Rare classics to discover or re-discover, they will be presented in 35mm or high definition digital prints."

The Films

The first round of descriptions comes straight from the Festival.

A Trip to the Moon (Le Voyage dans la lune) by Georges Méliès (France, 1902, 16'). "The color version of Georges Méliès most famous film, A Trip to the Moon (1902) is visible again 109 years after its release: having been long considered lost, this version was found in 1993 in Barcelona. In 2010, a full restoration is initiated by Lobster Films, Gan Foundation for Cinema and Technicolor Foundation for Heritage Cinema. The digital tools of today allows them to re-assemble the fragments of 13 375 images from the film and restore them one by one.

Cannes Classics is a recent addition to the festival, and will enjoy its 8th instalment this year. Part of the line-up of this section of the fest is screened at Ceinema de la Plage, that’s right, on the beach. You’ve got to admit that it’s pretty cool – an open-aired screening of a classic film on the French Riviera, away from the exclusivity of the Palais, and able to be enjoyed by Panini-eating passers-by on the Croisette. There should be more of this at the festival, it’s good for the soul.

This year’s line-up of films includes work by Stanley Kubrick, Bernardo Bertolucci, Euzhan Palcy (currently being honored by MoMA in New York) and Jerry Schatzberg, whose photograph of Faye Dunaway is embedded into this year’s festival poster above.

Robert DeNiro and Jane Rosenthal will present a screening of “A Bronx Tale” to celebrate ten...

Cannes Classics is a recent addition to the festival, and will enjoy its 8th instalment this year. Part of the line-up of this section of the fest is screened at Ceinema de la Plage, that’s right, on the beach. You’ve got to admit that it’s pretty cool – an open-aired screening of a classic film on the French Riviera, away from the exclusivity of the Palais, and able to be enjoyed by Panini-eating passers-by on the Croisette. There should be more of this at the festival, it’s good for the soul.

This year’s line-up of films includes work by Stanley Kubrick, Bernardo Bertolucci, Euzhan Palcy (currently being honored by MoMA in New York) and Jerry Schatzberg, whose photograph of Faye Dunaway is embedded into this year’s festival poster above.

Robert DeNiro and Jane Rosenthal will present a screening of “A Bronx Tale” to celebrate ten...

Stanley Kubrick was one of the great filmmakers of our time and his profound influence on motion pictures continues to this day. His 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange, starring Malcolm McDowell, portrayed an oppressive lawless society where man was reduced to little more than a machine. The film introduced into popular culture the concept of "ultra-violence," as singing, tap-dancing, derby-topped hooligan Alex (McDowell) has a "good time" - at the tragic expense of others. His journey from amoral punk to brainwashed proper citizen and back again forms the dynamic arc of Stanley Kubrick's future-shock vision of Anthony Burgess' novel.

This was a powerful film made by a director at the height of his artistry and its impact generated worldwide controversy. Forty years later, the world is a different place but the film's power still entices, shocks and mesmerizes today.

On May 31, Warner Home Video will honor Stanley Kubrick and...

Stanley Kubrick was one of the great filmmakers of our time and his profound influence on motion pictures continues to this day. His 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange, starring Malcolm McDowell, portrayed an oppressive lawless society where man was reduced to little more than a machine. The film introduced into popular culture the concept of "ultra-violence," as singing, tap-dancing, derby-topped hooligan Alex (McDowell) has a "good time" - at the tragic expense of others. His journey from amoral punk to brainwashed proper citizen and back again forms the dynamic arc of Stanley Kubrick's future-shock vision of Anthony Burgess' novel.

This was a powerful film made by a director at the height of his artistry and its impact generated worldwide controversy. Forty years later, the world is a different place but the film's power still entices, shocks and mesmerizes today.

On May 31, Warner Home Video will honor Stanley Kubrick and...

A Clockwork Orange 40th Anniversary Edition On Blu-ray. May 31 Star Malcolm McDowell Feted Worldwide

Special Anniversary Screenings at Cannes Film Festival and New York.s The Museum of Modern Art

Stanley Kubrick was one of the great filmmakers of our time and his profound influence on motion pictures continues to this day. His 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange, starring Malcolm McDowell, portrayed an oppressive lawless society where man was reduced to little more than a machine. The film introduced into popular culture the concept of .ultra-violence,. as singing, tap-dancing, derby-topped hooligan Alex (McDowell) has a .good time. . at the tragic expense of others. His journey from amoral punk to brainwashed proper citizen and back again forms the dynamic arc of Kubrick.s future-shock vision of Anthony Burgess. novel.

This was a powerful film made by a director at the height of his artistry and its impact generated worldwide controversy. Forty years later,...

Reissue time! But I doubt if many of you will complain since they’re new Kubrick Blu-rays from Warner Bros. Warner Home Video have just announced A Clockwork Orange: 40th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray for May 31st in their two-disc DigiBook set with all-new extras.

* Commentary by Malcolm McDowell and historian Nick Redman

* Malcolm McDowell Looks Back: Malcolm McDowell reflects on his experience working with legendary director Stanley Kubrick on one of the seminal films of the 1970s (new)

* Turning like Clockwork: the film’s ultra-violence and its cultural impact (new)

* Still Tickin’: The Return of Clockwork Orange

* Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making A Clockwork Orange

* Theatrical Trailer

* Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures: Kubrick’s career comes into sharp focus in this compelling documentary narrated by Tom Cruise. Fascinating footage glimpses Kubrick in his early years, at work on film sets and at home, augmented by candid commentary from collaborators,...

I heard about this release yesterday, but was missing a few details, but this morning Warner Home Video officially announced an upcoming 40th Anniversary Edition of A Clockwork Orange on Blu-ray as well as two brand new Stanley Kubrick box sets, the Blu-ray version of which will include both Lolita and Barry Lyndon for the first time in high definition. All are set to hit shelves on May 31.

Special features aren't specific just yet for the complete box set, but there are a few details. First off, here's what you'll get on the new 40th Anniversary Edition of A Clockwork Orange: Malcolm McDowell Looks Back -- Malcolm McDowell reflects on his experience working with legendary director Stanley Kubrick on one of the seminal films of the 1970s (New) Turning like Clockwork -- Considers the Film's Ultra-violence and its Cultural Impact(New) Commentary by Malcolm McDowell and historian Nick Redman...

First off, a word of welcome: this is the first entry in Pajiba's DVD Review section, a new section for which I was recently named editor by our esteemed editor and chief, Dustin Rowles. After nearly a decade of writing about film on the web, it feels like a homecoming to be doing DVD reviews once again (I cut my teeth on them initially and, over the years, I've learned a hell of a lot about the craft---those early reviews are embarrassing in retrospect). In any case, the purpose of this section serves two functions. In some cases, as in this review, we'll (yes, we, there will be a special guest writer who is joining the ranks) be reviewing movies with a fresh perspective while paying particular attention to Av quality and supplemental features. In other cases, when a film has already been reviewed for the site, we'll simply be...