12 Monkeys (1995)
The great Terry Gilliam's dystopic (of course!) vision of a future where we can't tell what's real or not seems disturbingly prescient.
Donovan’s Reef (1963)
Though it seems to exist mainly as a reason for Johns Wayne and Ford to do a whole lotta drinkin' and fishin' on the studio's dime, "Donovan's Reef" is undeniably well-made and breezily entertaining.
The Web (1947)
Vincent Price, Ella Raines and Edmund O'Brien star in this unheralded film noir about a twisted love triangle that's now out in a handsome Blu-ray edition from Kino Lorber.
New to View: Oct. 19
M. Night Shymalan’s latest feature and a documentary about the late Anthony Bourdain headline my newest releases for home viewing options. Check out the entire column at: https://filmyap.substack.com/p/new-to-view-oct-19?justPublished=true
New to View: Oct. 12
A “Truman Show”-like Ryan Reynolds action-comedy and a new take on an Arthurian legend headline the new releases for the home market. You can check them all out at: https://filmyap.substack.com/p/new-to-view-oct-12
Willow (1988)
The underappreciated fantasy film from George Lucas and Ron Howard delighted the young audiences it was intended for, poked fun at its critics -- by name -- and is now set for a Disney+ reboot.
New to View: Oct. 5
LeBron James headlines the new titles soon available for home consumption. You can check them all out at: https://filmyap.substack.com/p/new-to-view-oct-5
New to View: Sept. 28
Another terrifying excursion into the violent and murderous world of the “Purge” franchise leads off the latest offerings for home consumption. Check ’em all out. https://filmyap.substack.com/p/new-to-view-sept-28