Dragnet Girl (from the Eclipse Series #42 – Silent Ozu: Three Crime Dramas) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Dragnet Girl” is a wonderful inclusion to the “Eclipse Series #42 – Silent Ozu: Thee Crime Dramas”.  It’s no doubt a film that is inspired by Ozu’s love for Hollywood film noir. Image courtesy of © 1933 Shochiku Co., Ltd. 2015 The Criterion Collection. All Read More …

That Night’s Wife (from the Eclipse Series #42 – Silent Ozu: Three Crime Dramas) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

This film is another wonderful addition to the “Eclipse Series #42 – Silent Ozu: Three Crime Dramas”. It’s shorter and much darker than the other two films, but still, entertaining and keeps you on your feet as how you think the film may end, may Read More …

Walk Cheerfully (from the Eclipse Series #42 – Silent Ozu: Three Crime Dramas) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

   “Walk Cheerfully” is a wonderful inclusion to the “Eclipse Series #42 – Silent Ozu: Thee Crime Dramas”.  And for those who like a little comedy, romance and drama, will surely find Ozu’s “Walk Cheerfully” to be an entertaining silent film! Image courtesy of © Read More …

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” would also be remembered for the magnificent, yet creepy performances by its main talent and their movement and expressions, introducing the “twist ending” to cinema and also for its gorgeous set design that would set the course for the German Read More …

Sidewalk Stories (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Sidewalk Stories” is a unique silent film that is inspired by Chaplin but with its setting in late ’80s New York City, the film provides social commentary on the plight of the homeless and giving them a voice.  Charming, humorous but also highly entertaining, “Sidewalk Read More …

The Max Linder Collection (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

I’m quite thrilled that Kino Classics has brought “The Max Linder Collection” to North America and their dedication towards silent cinema in bringing films of well-known names of yesteryear for today’s silent film fans continues. “The Max Linder Collection” is highly recommended! Images courtesy of Read More …

The Freshman – The Criterion Collection #703 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

As a long time silent film fan, having collected and watch many films over the years, you come across magnificent releases that give silent film fans their money’s worth.  The Criterion Collection’s “The Freshman” is one of those elite titles in the collection that cineaste Read More …