KINO Video/KINO International/KINO Lorber (a J!-ENT Listing of All KINO Blu-ray and DVD Reviews)

Kino International was founded in 1977 as a theatrical distribution company specializing in classics and foreign language art films. The company began operation with a license to handle theatrical distribution of the Janus Collection, a library containing over 100 important European and Asian art films Read More …

The Passion of Joan of Arc -The Criterion Collection #62 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review) (1928)

If you have been interested in watching “The Passion of Joan of Arc”for the first time, it’s definitely an experience! May you be new to the Criterion Collection or a Criterion Collection owner who owned the original 1999 DVD, this new 2018 Blu-ray release from Read More …

The Saphead (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“The Saphead” is Buster Keaton’s first feature film and while not his best, it’s a delightful, fun silent comedy on Blu-ray that Buster Keaton fans will surely enjoy! Read More …

Sherlock Holmes (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

The 1922 silent film of the legendary character Sherlock Holmes may be a bit different than what people presently expect from the character.  An intellect and romantic, the 1922 film is more of a detective/romantic film than a sleuth film, but still entertaining in its Read More …

Seven Chances (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

“Seven Chances” is Buster Keaton’s fifth feature film and is a romantic comedy that is delightful, fun and exciting!  Featuring one of the coolest chase scenes to be featured in early American cinema but also featuring Buster Keaton continuing to raise the bar in risky, Read More …

Go West and Battling Buttler (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Two exciting and hilarious Buster Keaton films on one Blu-ray!  Highly entertaining, hilarious and all-out fun!  For Buster Keaton fans or fans of silent comedies, this double feature Blu-ray release featuring “Go West” and “Battling Butler” is highly recommended! Images courtesy of © 2011 Kino Read More …

Buster Keaton: The Short Films Collection 1920-1923 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

A fantastic release for all Buster Keaton fans!  “Buster Keaton: The Short Films Collection 1920-1923” is a must-buy, must-own Blu-ray release for anyone who wants to see Buster Keaton before he went on to focus primarily on feature-length films.  Hilarious, risky and highly entertaining, this Read More …