Monthly Archives: January 2013

Ivan’s Childhood (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1962)

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Budd Wilkins

“Ivan’s Childhood contains in utero many of the formal and thematic preoccupations that would come to the forefront in Andrei Tarkovsky’s later masterpieces. Now viewers can bask in the film’s ample visual delights with Criterion’s gorgeous new Blu-ray transfer.” Read … Continue reading →

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The Tin Drum (Volker Schlöndorff, 1979)

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Budd Wilkins

“Criterion’s release of Volker Schlöndorff’s director’s cut is occasion enough to bang The Tin Drum loudly. It doesn’t hurt that they’ve provided an impressive new transfer and some choice new extras to round out the package.” Read my review of … Continue reading →

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Cosmopolis (David Cronenberg, 2012)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Budd Wilkins

“The specter of Cosmopolis, David Cronenberg’s latest fuck-all wonder, now haunts home video in this pristine Blu-ray transfer, laden with all the contextual cultural capital you could ever hope for.” Read my review of Entertainment One’s exemplary presentation of Cronenberg’s … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Buster Keaton Collection (Various, 1920-1928)

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Budd Wilkins

“One of the most impressive box sets of the year, The Ultimate Buster Keaton Collection provides essential one-stop-shopping for those looking to bump their Buster up to Blu-ray.” Read my review of Kino Lorber’s comprehensive new set, which came out … Continue reading →

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