October releases from the Criterion Collection – Kubrick, Wes Anderson, Bergman, and Japanese cult hit HOUSE!!! Plus SEVEN SAMURAI on Blu-ray for the first time!!!

THE DARJEELING LIMITED – DVD & BD In The Darjeeling Limited, from director Wes Anderson (Rushmore, Fantastic Mr. Fox), three estranged American brothers reunite for a meticulously planned, soul-searching train voyage across India, one year after the death of their father. For reasons involving over-the-counter Read More …

Sanshiro Sugata (as part of the Eclipse Series 23: The First Films of Akira Kurosawa) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Akira Kurosawa’s first film showcasing the filmmaker’s emerging style (that would be prevalent in his later films) and a wonderful inclusion to the “Eclipse Series 23: The First Films of Akira Kurosawa”. Image courtesy of © 1943 Toho Co., Ltd.  © 2010 The Criterion Collection. Read More …

Rashomon – THE CRITERION COLLECTION #138 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

With an new restoration of the film currently screening around the world, one can hope that the Criterion Collection releases the new version on Blu-ray.  But for now, this 2002 DVD release of the award-winning Akira Kurosawa film “Rashomon” is still worth having in your Read More …

Akira Kurosawa’s Samurai 7 – The Complete Series (a J!-ENT anime Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Loosely based on Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 movie classic,  the ‘Samurai 7’ anime television series combines feudal Japan with steampunk technology.  Full of action, and plenty of samurai vs. mecha battles.  And for HD audiophiles, ‘Samurai 7’ sounds absolutely awesome on Blu-ray!” Images courtesy of © Read More …