Abraham Lincoln (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Abraham Lincoln” was the final film showing us D.W. Griffith at his best and proving that he can make a talkie film.  Featuring a wonderful performance by actor Walter Huston, portraying Abraham Lincoln of various ages, the film that was able to show the many Read More …

Way Down East (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

From filmmaker D.W. Griffith comes “Way Down East”, a wonderful romantic drama capturing the complexities of love and heartbreak and in D.W. Griffith fashion, ending with one of the most grandest and dangerous action scenes captured on camera.  Featuring a Blu-ray release that trumps the Read More …

The Birth of a Nation (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

The groundbreaking and highly controversial, first American feature-length film and blockbuster comes to Blu-ray!  D.W. Griffith’s epic “The Birth of a Nation” (1915)  revolutionized American cinema and now, makes its debut on Blu-ray!  If you are a cinema fan, “The Birth of a Nation”, if Read More …

Kino Classics Releases Two D.W. Griffith Masterpieces on Blu-ray and DVD (November 22, 2011)

New York, NY – November 8, 2011 – Kino Classics is proud to release two landmark American films from master filmmaker D.W. Griffith, now presented in brand-new HD transfers: The Birth of a Nation (1915), frequently cited among the most important (and controversial) films of Read More …

Before Hollywood There Was Fort Lee, N.J.: Early Movie Making in New Jersey (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Fort Lee, New Jersey was once the motion picture capital of the United States.  Before Hollywood, many silent stars had careers born from Fort Lee and this 1964 documentary showcases the heyday of the studios shooting silent films in the area during that era.  But Read More …