The Patience Stone (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“The Patience Stone” is unlike any film that I have ever seen, especially how the film tackles situations that may be considered tabu in the Middle East.  I really enjoyed the film for its bold storyline and wonderful performance.  It may not be for everyone Read More …

Pierre Etaix – The Criterion Collection #655 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Pierre Etaix – The Criterion Collection #655” is an entertaining and enjoyable French comedy shorts/film set featuring the work of filmmaker/actor Pierre Etaix.  From his early shorts to his feature films covering the 1960’s, each of the shorts and films presented in this set look Read More …

The Tin Drum – The Criterion Collection #234 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Tin Drum” is a brilliant film from filmmaker Volker Schlöndorff. A black comedy so original and unique that over 30-years later, it still mesmerizing and highly entertaining.  And with this new 162-minute cut, the way that Schlöndorff had wanted the film to be, the Read More …

Belle de Jour – The Criterion Collection #593 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Belle de Jour” is just one of the cinema masterpiece in Luis Buñuel’s oeuvre, but it’s a magnificent film that showcased feminine sexuality in a way not seen in cinema at that moment of time.  For those who love surrealism in cinema, especially coming from Read More …