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by Paul Parkes
Hi - this is Paul from the SP Filmviewers Podcast, back with another review of 4K movies I have been checking out during last month that had been sitting on my shelf, begging to be checked out - as I checked in once again to the infamous Bates Motel with Arrow Video’s 4K boxset release of Psycho II, Psycho 3 and Psycho IV: The Beginning. You may be wondering -...
by Sean Kennedy
Hi there! Sean here from The Film Utopia Podcast. I’m back to conclude my love-fest of the work of Italian filmmaker Michele Soavi, and to talk about four of his films that we covered on our recent podcast episode. In the first part of this article I gave a brief rundown of collecting Shameless Films Blu-rays, Italian genre cinema and Michele Soavi’s...
by Paul Parkes
It’s been what feels like the longest winter, with cold nights stretching endlessly, but thankfully the world of physical media came to the rescue with fantastic 4K releases. January and February brought along some excellent films that kept me snug and entertained. It's been exciting to dive into these gems, each offering a fresh perspective and a thrilling...
by Sean Kennedy
One thing I love about collecting boutique Blu-rays is getting to know the unique vibe of each label and imprint, along with the movies, eras, and genres they represent. For high-brow films, I turn to BFI or The Criterion Collection. For cult genre films, I browse Arrow Video or Shout! Factory / Scream Factory. If I want Martial Arts and South East Asian...
by Ryan Verrill
For the third year in a row, the Shelf Shock Rewind Awards will award the best releases in home video. If you are reading this in January of 2025, the voting period is currently open and you can contribute to the awards! You can find Shelf Shock Rewind across all social media and you will see the voting link for the public to cast their ballots across a large...
Gather 'round, cinephiles and pixel-perfect pilgrims, for a voyage into a domain where yesteryears meet today's cutting-edge brilliance! Arrow Video invites us on a spellbinding trek through their latest 4K UHD releases, unlocking the door to a cinematic multiverse resplendent with legendary tales reimagined in stunning detail. This isn't just a home...
Sharpen your katanas and dust off those bell-bottoms, because we're diving into the heart of cinematic gold with the Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 masterpieces, alongside the slick swagger of Jackie Brown. Nestled in their flashy new 4K Blu-ray and SteelBook forms, Lionsgate has polished these Quentin Tarantino classics to a T—enough to make even The...
I was floored today when I read that David Lynch, an absolute master filmmaker and one of the great living artists of our time, passed away. I shouted "No!" outloud, and then I screamed into a pillow. I was angry. Then I remembered who the man was. When I was 21 I walked into him at the Venice Film Festival. I was star-struck and I managed "Mr. Lynch, it is an...
by Sean Kennedy
So that was 2024! Steven and I threw together a quick year in review episode to discuss the highs and lows of 2024’s slate of cinema and physical media releases. For the complete list - that include The Substance, Dune: Part Two and Heretic - you can listen to our full episode at the end of the article. And what about physical media? We are very happy to...
Grab your cocoa and cozy up as we embark on a festive adventure through the glittering realm of Ultra HD with our 21 Must-Watch Christmas Movies in 2024 Roundup. This holiday season, we're shining a spotlight on cinematic gems like A Christmas Story, Black Christmas, and Home Alone. Get ready to plunge into a world where resolutions are crisper than frost on a...
