Three Wicked Melodramas from Gainsborough Pictures – Eclipse Series #36 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Three Wicked Melodramas from Gainsborough Pictures – Eclipse Series #36” is yet another exciting Eclipse Series set that cineaste will definitely want to own.   While the story may be farfetched for some, for those who want to see how censors were pushed thanks to Read More …

The Wicked Lady (as part of the Three Wicked Melodramas from Gainsborough Pictures – Eclipse Series #36) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“The Wicked Lady” is a bold film that probably gave the equivalent middle finger to the film critics and censors who criticized Gainsborough melodramas for its indecency and sinful storylines.  Not only were these films popular, but they were box office hits that outperformed America’s Read More …

The Man in Grey (as part of the Three Wicked Melodramas from Gainsborough Pictures – Eclipse Series #36) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

As the first melodramatic film from Gainsborough Pictures, “The Man in Grey” is a period film that features wonderful costume design and also solid performances from its four talents.  Featuring an engaging storyline about love and deceit, “The Man in Grey” is a wonderful first Read More …

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

A film from 1951 that stands out for its magical storyline but also for its wonderful performance by Ava Gardner and James Mason.  A surprising release on Blu-ray and a significant improvement compared to the original DVD release from KINO.  Definitely recommended! Images courtesy of Read More …

NORTH BY NORTHWEST (A J!-ENT DVD Review)

BUY THIS DVD CAST: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Martin Landau and more. DIRECTED BY: Alfred Hitchcock WRITTEN BY: Ernest Lehman INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE URL: http://us.imdb.com/Title?0053125 TYPE OF MOVIE: Thriller DURATION: 136 minutes Middle-aged Madison Avenue advertising executive Roger O. Thornhill is mistaken Read More …