Vice & Virtue (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Vice & Virtue” is an interesting moralistic tale of two sisters and the different paths they have chosen during Nazi occupation. While the film could have been darker and more sadistic, Roger Vadim chose a more artful format that focuses on theatrical style lighting and Read More …

The Essential Jacques Demy – The Criterion Collection #714-719 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

The films included in this special set is one of the best releases I have seen from the Criterion Collection. For its films and all the bonus content that comes with each Blu-ray release featured in “The Essential Jacques Demy” Blu-ray and DVD collection, this Read More …

Donkey Skin – The Criterion Collection #718 (as part of “The Essential Jacques Demy” Blu-ray + DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Donkey Skin” is a fascinating film based on a Charles Perrault fairy tale.  While the film was created for children, there are a lot of symbolism that Jacques Demy had left for viewers which are open to interpretation and makes the film even more fun Read More …

The Young Girls of Rochefort – The Criterion Collection #717 (as part of “The Essential Jacques Demy” Blu-ray + DVD Box Set)

“The Young Girls of Rochefort” is a vibrant and energetic musical from Jacques Demy.  Much more energy, singing and dancing and upbeat compared to “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”, for those who love American musicals will surely be entertained by the beautiful visuals, music and choreography Read More …

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – The Criterion Collection #716 (as part of “The Essential Jacques Demy” Blu-ray + DVD Box Set)

One of the greatest romantic films and musical films ever created, the Criterion Collection release of Jacques Demy’s masterpiece, “The Umbrellas of Chergbourg” on Blu-ray is a five-star release and is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 2014 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: The Read More …

Belle de Jour – The Criterion Collection #593 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Belle de Jour” is just one of the cinema masterpiece in Luis Buñuel’s oeuvre, but it’s a magnificent film that showcased feminine sexuality in a way not seen in cinema at that moment of time.  For those who love surrealism in cinema, especially coming from Read More …

THE LAST METRO – THE CRITERION COLLECTION #462 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“A romantic and beautiful film from one of the founders of the French new wave of films, iconic director Francois Truffaut’s award winning film “THE LAST METRO” is given THE CRITERION COLLECTION treatment showcasing the well-thought and well-planned script of Truffaut but also the beautiful Read More …