The Kid – The Criterion Collection #799 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Kid” is a Charles Chaplin masterpiece which any cineaste or silent film fan should have in their collection.  Highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 2015 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: The Kid – The Criterion Collection #799 YEAR OF FILM: 1921/1922 DURATION: Read More …

Limelight – The Criterion Collection #756 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

I know that many people prefer the silent films of Chaplin, and there are those who are not familiar with his later films. But “Limelight” is a later Chaplin film that is recommended for viewing. There is no doubt that Chaplin put his heart and 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 …

The Gold Rush – The Criterion Collection #615 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

One of my all time favorites… “The Gold Rush” is a delightful, hilarious and entertaining Charlie Chaplin comedy!  Featuring both 1925 and 1942 versions of the film, “The Gold Rush” is another five star release from the Criterion Collection! Image courtesy of © 2012 The Read More …

The Great Dictator – The Criterion Collection #565 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

This is Charlie Chaplin’s bold masterpiece and also a sound film that is audacious because it was a satire of Adolf Hitler, but the film also provided a chance for Chaplin to use cinema as a way to communicate to millions against the dictatorship, oppression, Read More …