The Soft Skin – The Criterion Collection #749 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“The Soft Skin” is a brilliant, suspenseful film from Francois Truffaut.  Inspired by Alfred Hitchock, “The Soft Skin” revolves around an affair gone bad.  Shocking for it’s time and more appreciated today for its story, cinematography and performance, “The Soft Skin” is a film that Read More …

The Young Girls of Rochefort – The Criterion Collection #717 (as part of “The Essential Jacques Demy” Blu-ray + DVD Box Set)

“The Young Girls of Rochefort” is a vibrant and energetic musical from Jacques Demy.  Much more energy, singing and dancing and upbeat compared to “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”, for those who love American musicals will surely be entertained by the beautiful visuals, music and choreography Read More …

La Ronde (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

A sexually charged film from director Roger Vadim featuring an all-star cast but as the film has its share of enjoyable, fun and racy moments, it also has its share of boorish moments as well.  But fortunately talents such as Anna Karina, Jane Fonda and Read More …