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Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Judas and the Black Messiah

“The Little Things” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. Judas and the Black Messiah The man is powerful, confident, eloquent, and persuasive. His language is fiery and direct—it begs no question. The man says what he means and he means what he says. He comes across as...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Fun with Dick and Jane

“Vanquish” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. Fun with Dick and Jane One of the joys of a movie from a bygone era is to see a slice of life that is different from today. People may not change much over the decades, but things like hair styles, clothes, and cars sure...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: The Furies

“The Mortuary Collection” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. The Furies It’s amazing to watch “The Furies” and know that it was Walter Huston’s last movie. There he was, fresh off his Best Supporting Actor Oscar win for “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” and giving a...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Willy’s Wonderland

“Leap of Faith” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. Willy’s Wonderland Nicolas Cage doesn’t talk in “Willy’s Wonderland.” That’s not to say he never makes a sound. We do hear the occasional grunt come from him. However, he speaks no words. This is fine. He doesn’t...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Shadow in the Cloud

“Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. Shadow in the Cloud When a movie is 83 minutes long, it’s reassuring when it wastes no time getting right to the action. The last thing a short movie should be is a slog, and it’s amazing that there...

Blu-Ray Pick of the Week: Defending Your Life

“Wonder Woman 1984” is also new to Blu-Ray this week. Defending Your Life The great movies are the ones that stick with you. While most movies quickly evaporate after viewing, a great one provides memories that last a lifetime. I first saw writer-director-star Albert...