Kwaidan – The Criterion Collection #90 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Kwaidan” is a true masterpiece by filmmaker Masaki Kobayashi. A captivating Japanese horror anthology that features a smart adaptation, wonderful visuals and fantastic performances make this film on Blu-ray definitely worth owning! “Kwaidan – The Criterion Collection #90” is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © Read More …

The Inheritance (as part of the Eclipse Series 38: Masaki Kobayashi Against the System) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“The Inheritance” is a film that benefits from its use of 2:40:1 and capturing more of the surroundings of its characters, the film also benefits from the performances of its cast and also clever writing.  As the fourth film presented in the “Eclipse Series 38: Read More …

I Will Buy You (as part of the Eclipse Series 38: Masaki Kobayashi Against the System) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“I Will Buy You” is an exciting and enjoyable film from Masaki Kobayashi showing us the big business of recruiting a star college baseball player for the big leagues and how far these scouts would go, as well as the handlers and even the athlete Read More …

The Makioka Sisters – The Criterion Collection #567 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Makioka Sisters” is a beautiful, straight-forward film directed by Kon Ichikawa based on one of Japan’s most beloved novel by Junichiro Tanizaki.  A wonderful study of a once wealthy family now in decline and a family of sisters who put marriage as a priority Read More …