Casablanca
You might think a science fiction special effects extravaganza would be the best representation for the definition of a Blu-ray Disc. Yet the 70th anniversary edition of Casablanca that I received complementary from Warner Bros. Entertainment is a stunning example of the quality of the medium. The picture has been painstakingly remastered one frame at […]
Cat People
Brooding film noir from producer Val Lewton is a triumph of imagination over budget in this haunting horror film. Relies not on overt shocks, but on a moody sense of dread. The whole cast is brilliant but Simone Simon as Irena is especially effective, suggesting subtle catlike behavior in just her movements. Remade less successfully […]