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 …

Bay of Angels – The Criterion Collection #715 (as part of “The Essential Jacques Demy” Blu-ray + DVD Box Set) (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Bay of Angels” is a fascinating film in Jacques Demy’s oeuvre because of its focus on gambling but also its wonderful performance by Jeanne Moreau.  A somber film that would no doubt lead to Demy pursuing a more sadder film for his masterpiece a year Read More …

Jules and Jim – The Criterion Collection #281 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

A magnificent release from the Criterion Collection and a Blu-ray release that Truffaut fans will want to own!  It’s a classic film that can definitely be appreciated by the new generation of movie fans who have discovered French nouvelle vague but most importantly, wanting to Read More …

La Notte – The Criterion Collection #678 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“La Notte” is a fantastic film that I have waited many years for the Criterion Collection to release in the U.S. and now the Blu-ray version is here. As part of Michelangelo Antonioni’s “Alienation Trilogy, “La Notte” is another fine masterpiece from the Italian filmmaker Read More …

Going Places (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Going Places” is one of the most audacious dark sexual comedies I have ever seen and one of the top box office films in France in 1974!  While some may find the film as offensive, others may find delight in how much Bertrand Blier was Read More …