DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews Articles

JOHN CAGE: “The Works for Percussion 4 – Music for Speaking Percussionist”, Blu-ray

JOHN CAGE: “The Works for Percussion 4 – Music for Speaking Percussionist”, Blu-ray (2017) Performer: Bonnie Whiting, percussion Produced by: Allen Otte Label: Mode Records 296. Bluray. [5/12/17] Run Time: 152 minutes Video: 1.77:1  Color.  Audio: Dolby, NTSC, Stereo...
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The Zookeeper’s Wife, Blu-ray (2017)

A fine recreation of a time under the Nazi boot in Warsaw, from the point of view of The Zookeeper’s Wife. The Zookeeper’s Wife, Blu-ray (2017) Studio: Focus/Universal 2072395, Blu-ray Cast: Johan Heldenbergh, Michael McElhatton, Daniel Bruhl Director: Niki Caro...
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Arrigo BOITO: Mefistofele, Blu-ray (2016)

If you can ignore the tedious staging, the singing is good. Arrigo BOITO: Mefistofele, Blu-ray (2016) Cast: René Pape, Joseph Calleja,  Kristine Opolais, Karine Babajanyan.  Music: Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Chorus and Children’s Chorus of the Bayerische Staatsoper....
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Fifty Shades Darker, Blu-ray (2017)

A long second chapter of the best-selling book and movie, with more to come. Cast: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Kim Basinger Director: James Foley Studio: Universal Pictures 61180932 (5/19/7) [2 discs] Video: 2.40:1 for 16:9 screens, HD color Audio:...
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