The Woodmans (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“The Woodmans” is a haunting documentary of an a talented artistic family that has faced the greatest of highs and the lowest of lows. But within this documentary’s underlying message is that in great tragedy, there is always the possibility of hope and redemption.   C. Read More …

United Red Army (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Koji Wakamatsu’s “United Red Army” is a film that documents the tragic and brutal activities of Japanese ’60s and ’70s student movement, specifically the activities of the United Red Army.   Absorbing, shocking, disturbing and it’s all true!  Wakamatsu’s willingness to confront Japanese past with Read More …

Great Directors (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

For some cineaste, one can only dream of getting the opportunity to meet and talk with their favorite filmmaker.  For Angela Ismailos’s documentary “Great Directors”, she was able to meet and interview ten filmmakers that inspired her.  An entertaining, informative documentary plus a DVD release Read More …

Casanova ’70 (as part of the “Great Italian Directors Collection” DVD Set) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

This is a sexy comedy that Mastroianni literally hits the ball out of the ballpark with his performance.  A true Casanova with a libido problem… And Mario Monicelli does a great job of building the storyline with efficacy thanks to the beautiful women and the Read More …

The Red Chapel (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Shocking, incredibly risky but yet highly entertaining! “The Red Chapel” gives viewers an inside look of life in North Korea but how director Mads Brügger and his two Danish comedian stars manage to pull of this documentary stunt is amazing!  Definitely recommended! Images courtesy of Read More …

The Juche Idea (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“The Juche Idea” is definitely a clever, entertaining and yet provocative experience courtesy of filmmaker Jim Finn and a DVD worth recommending! Images courtesy of © 2011 Kino International Corp. All rights reserved. DVD TITLE: The Juche Idea DATE OF FILM RELEASE: 2008 DURATION: 62 Read More …

Boccaccio ’70 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Featuring four of Italy’s greatest filmmakers Vittorio De Sica, Federico Fellini, Mario Monicelli and Luchino Visconti showing us love Italian style during the early 1960’s.   The Blu-ray release includes the Mario Monicelli’s “Renzeo e Luciana” (which was removed from the original American release) and this Read More …