Drifting and White Tiger (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review) (1923)

Overall, you get two Tod Browning silent films and two films that feature both Priscilla Dean and Wallace Beery.  Considering how hard it is to find silent Tow Browning, let alone Priscilla Dean films, this two-movie set of “Drifting” and “White Tiger” is worth having Read More …

Reginald Denny Collection (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review) (1924-1926)

All three films in the “Reginald Denny Collection” are entertaining, delightful and if you are a silent film fan, you will not be disappointed.  The 4K restoration is fantastic, each film no doubt showcase the talents of Reginald Denny but this is probably one of Read More …

Hell Bent (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review) (1918)

While “Hell Bent” may not be one of John Ford’s greatest films, for silent film fans, just having the experience of seeing one of his surviving silent films is such a major treat, especially for one to receive a wonderful restoration and HD release.  If Read More …

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 Passion of Joan of Arc -The Criterion Collection #62 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review) (1928)

If you have been interested in watching “The Passion of Joan of Arc”for the first time, it’s definitely an experience! May you be new to the Criterion Collection or a Criterion Collection owner who owned the original 1999 DVD, this new 2018 Blu-ray release from Read More …

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

“The Half-Breed” is a fantastic silent-film Blu-ray release which includes two films directed by Alan Dwan and starring Douglas Fairbanks.  But also one of America’s earlier silent films that tackled racism in America about a man born half Native American and half white.  Fascinating, entertaining Read More …

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

While we can hope that more silent films starring Gloria Swanson will be found and restored, one can at least be happy that “Zaza”, “Manhandled” and “Star Struck” are available on Blu-ray.  And for silent film fans, these three films are definitely worth owning! Images Read More …