Our Hospitality (1923) (2019 release) (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Another fantastic Buster Keaton on Blu-ray release from KINO and an improved restored 2019 Blu-ray release compared to the Kino Classics 2011 Blu-ray release. “Our Hospitality” showcases Buster Keaton’s creativity, upping the ante earlier in his career in dangerous and risky stuntwork and a story Read More …

The Son of the Sheik (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Son of the Sheik” is no doubt an exciting romance/action silent film worth watching.  And will forever be remembered as a Rudolph Valentino classic.  Recommended! Images courtesy of © 1926 Artcinema Associates. 2017 KINO LORBER. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: The Son of the Sheik Read More …

Destiny (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Destiny” is no doubt a wonderful, technical achievement by Fritz Lang for its time and one can see how this film would inspire filmmakers during that era for its use of storytelling and special effects.  This new restoration is the authorized and definitive presentation of Read More …

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Deluxe Edition (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

If you are a cineaste who wants to watch one of the first American horror films ever created or just a person who wants to experience a silent horror film on Blu-ray, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Deluxe Edition” is definitely recommended! Images courtesy of Read More …

City Lights – The Criterion Collection #680 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“City Lights” is a Chaplin masterpiece on Blu-ray courtesy of the Criterion Collection.  It is a must-own and definitely one of the must-see films that one should experience in their lifetime.  Highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 1931 Roy Export S.A.A.  2013 The Criterion Collection. Read More …

College (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“College” is an entertaining Buster Keaton comedy.  It’s not his best silent film and its three-shot epilogue may seem unnecessary to audiences but at the same time, Keaton able to defy his own cliched endings of the past and possibly a scene that revealed more Read More …

The Navigator (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Navigator” is a film full of vaudeville gags, hilarious action and it’s also a film that shows us why Buster Keaton is definitely one of the kings of silent comedy.  “The Navigator” is highly recommended! Images courtesy of © 1924 Metro Goldwyn Pictures Corp. Read More …