Joshy (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Joshy” may seem like a banal film at first.  One that makes you feel that you have seen this type of film many times before.  But in truth, filmmaker/writer Jeff Baena creates an honest film about a group of friends being there for their buddy Read More …

From Up on Poppy Hill (a J!-ENT Anime Blu-ray Disc Review)

“From Up on Poppy Hill” is a delightful, realistic film focusing on nostalgia, teen love and human emotion.  A beautiful film from beginning to end.  “From Up on Poppy Hill” is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 2011, 2012 Chizuru Takahashi – Tetsuro Sayama – Read More …

A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III” is a film that is non-banal, imaginative, creative, unusual.  From its abstract use of reality and dreams, the storyline can get confusing, enjoyable, back to confusing quite easily.  While not a perfect film, for a small Read More …

Safety Not Guaranteed (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Safety Not Guaranteed” is definitely a rare treat!    It may not be a perfect film but it’s a comedy that will surely entertain you thanks to the performances by Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass and its far-out, time travel storyline. Images courtesy of © 2012 Read More …

Damsels in Distress (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Cleverly written, delightful and full of humor, “Damsels in Distress” is worth recommending on Blu-ray!  While “Damsels in Distress” is a good film, it has its shortcomings.  But I suppose compared to other college films, instead of binge drinking and everyone trying to get laid, Read More …