Monthly Archives: August 2014

Curtains (Jonathan Stryker, 1983)

“Synapse’s impressive, nearly pristine Blu-ray presentation reopens Curtains for a fresh round of appreciation for its slapdash charms.” Read my full review of Canadian cult favorite Curtains, out last month on Blu-ray from Synapse, at Slant Magazine.

Posted in film, movie reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cannibal Holocaust (Ruggero Deodato, 1980)

“A cut above most Italian cannibal cinema, Cannibal Holocaust provides viewers with sufficient pluck some thematic meat to sink their teeth into. Grindhouse’s deluxe Blu-ray edition serves up a supplement-laden smorgasbord.” Read my full review of Deodat’s pioneering tropical torture … Continue reading

Posted in film, movie reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The French Connection Screening Tonight at The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro

It’s time for THE FRENCH CONNECTION, Yes! Weekly movie reviewer Mark Burger’s pick for the Summer Film Festival! The movie starts at 7pm with a special intro from film critic Budd Wilkins, so get your popcorn and get ready for … Continue reading

Posted in film series | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Phantom of the Paradise (Brian De Palma, 1974)

“Fortunately for Phantom of the Paradise fanatics, they won’t need to sell their souls for Shout! Factory’s fantastic dual-format release, not even for ‘The Hell of It.’” Read my review of De Palma’s cult musical masterwork, out now from Shout! … Continue reading

Posted in film, movie reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Film Series

We are extremely pleased to announce a new film series at The Crown at The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro beginning August 18, 2014. The series is entitled Critic’s Choice Cinema at The Crown, and will be hosted by Greensboro Film … Continue reading

Posted in film series | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment