HIGH SOCIETY [4K UHD] (1956): "A musical remake of The Philadelphia Story, High Society can’t hold a candle to its predecessor. Miscast and oddly spiritless, the updated version drags and fails to deliver the charm it needs." Starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra. Warner, $33.99, 6/24/2025.
HIS KIND OF WOMAN [BLU-RAY] (1951): "An unusual noir tale, His Kind of Woman takes unexpected twists. I like that it departs from the expected femme fatale narrative to go down some entertaining paths." Starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell. Warner, $21.99, 6/24/2025.
CRUMB CATCHER [BLU-RAY] (2024): "As a mix of satire, relationship drama and thriller, Crumb Catcher boasts potential. However, the filmmakers can’t make these elements mesh, so we end up with a somewhat disjointed and bloated movie." Starring Rigo Garay, Ella Rae Peck. Arrow, $39.95, 7/15/2025.
SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS [BLU-RAY] (1961): "Despite an awfully melodramatic tone, Splendor in the Grass turns into a mostly effective piece of commentary. The film uses an exaggerated vibe to frame social judgment and largely works despite its over the top elements." Starring Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty. Warner, $21.99, 6/24/2025.
WARFARE [4K UHD] (2025): "With an approach to conflict that leans more realistic than most films, Warfare provides a fairly effective view of combat. The movie delivers a POV that doesn’t overdramatize, as it lets the violent events speak for themselves." Starring Joseph Quinn, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai. A24, $34.98, 7/1/2025.
THE CITADEL [BLU-RAY] (1938): "As a depiction of a doctor torn between idealism and wealth, The Citadel works surprisingly well. Thanks to a strong lead performance from Robert Donat, the movie skirts its clichés most of the time to develop into a good drama." Starring Robert Donat, Rosalind Russell. Warner, $21.99, 6/24/2025.
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