Sullivan’s Travels – The Criterion Collection #118 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Sullivan’s Travels” is an American classic and Preston Sturges at his best.  But the Criterion Collection Blu-ray release of “Sullivan’s Travels” also celebrates the life of this filmmaker but also showing us that even for great successes, when their luck has ran out, things don’t Read More …

The Palm Beach Story – The Criterion Collection #742 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Palm Beach Story” is a definitive Preston Sturges film.  Maybe not as clear cut in its portrayal of romance but the fillm remains to be a hilarious and enjoyable film over 70-years later.  The film has never looked this much better until now on Read More …

Bird of Paradise (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

While King Vidor’s 1932 film “Bird of Paradise” may draw some comparisons to F.W. Murnau’s film “Tabu”, “Bird of Paradise” is a film that features romance and action but also spotlights Latina actress Dolores del Rio in her sexiest (and most scandalous) role yet!  If Read More …

Sullivan’s Travels – THE CRITERION COLLECTION #118 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

A true Preston Sturges masterpiece.  “Sullivan’s Travels” is an American classic and the Criterion Collection DVD release is simply a magnificent in showcasing Sturges’ film career and more. Image courtesy of © 1941 Paramount Pictures, Inc. © 2001 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Read More …