Orpheus – The Criterion Collection #68 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

One of the greatest, visually poetic films of all time.  Jean Cocteau’s “Orpheus” (the second film of “The Orphic Trilogy”) is a wonderful film and those who owned the previous box set will definitely want to pick this Blu-ray release up because it contains plenty Read More …

Beauty and the Beast – THE CRITERION COLLECTION #6 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Beautiful production and set design combined with magical cinematography and solid performances by Josette Day and Jean Marais.  A visual masterpiece by poet/playwright Jean Cocteau that has received two DVD releases in the past from the Criterion Collection, bu this 2011 release looks even better Read More …

The Blood of a Poet – THE CRITERION COLLECTION #67 (as part of Jean Cocteau’s Orphic Trilogy DVD Boxset) (a J!-ENT DVD review)

“The Blood of a Poet” is Jean Cocteau’s first film that he wrote and directed.  It’s also his most surreal film and definitely not his most accessible film but for those who want to learn more about Cocteau’s work will be happy to know that Read More …

Beauty and the Beast – THE CRITERION COLLECTION #6 (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Beautiful production and set design combined with magical cinematography and solid performances by Josette Day and Jean Marais.  A visual masterpiece by poet/playwright Jean Cocteau! Image courtesy of © Comite Cocteau © 2003 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Beauty and the Beast – Read More …