Our Hospitality (1923) (2019 release) (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Another fantastic Buster Keaton on Blu-ray release from KINO and an improved restored 2019 Blu-ray release compared to the Kino Classics 2011 Blu-ray release. “Our Hospitality” showcases Buster Keaton’s creativity, upping the ante earlier in his career in dangerous and risky stuntwork and a story Read More …

Limelight – The Criterion Collection #756 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

I know that many people prefer the silent films of Chaplin, and there are those who are not familiar with his later films. But “Limelight” is a later Chaplin film that is recommended for viewing. There is no doubt that Chaplin put his heart and Read More …

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

“College” is an entertaining Buster Keaton comedy.  It’s not his best silent film and its three-shot epilogue may seem unnecessary to audiences but at the same time, Keaton able to defy his own cliched endings of the past and possibly a scene that revealed more Read More …

The Navigator (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Navigator” is a film full of vaudeville gags, hilarious action and it’s also a film that shows us why Buster Keaton is definitely one of the kings of silent comedy.  “The Navigator” is highly recommended! Images courtesy of © 1924 Metro Goldwyn Pictures Corp. Read More …

The Saphead (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Saphead” is Buster Keaton’s first feature film and while not his best, it’s a delightful, fun silent comedy on Blu-ray that Buster Keaton fans will surely enjoy! Read More …

Lost Keaton (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

If you are a fan of Buster Keaton, these 16 comedy two-reel talkies from the mid-30′s (his work with Educational Films) are hilarious, fun and enjoyable!   Definitely a Blu-ray recommended for Keaton fans! Images courtesy of © 2012 Kino International Corp. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Read More …

Seven Chances (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Seven Chances” is Buster Keaton’s fifth feature film and is a romantic comedy that is delightful, fun and exciting!  Featuring one of the coolest chase scenes to be featured in early American cinema but also featuring Buster Keaton continuing to raise the bar in risky, Read More …