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 …

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 …

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 …