DVD & Blu-ray Video Reviews Articles

Railroad Tigers, Blu-ray

Railroad Tigers, Blu-ray (2017)  Entertaining Blu-ray based on Chinese history from aging Jackie Chan.  Cast: Jackie Chan, Jaycee Chan, Zitao Huang Director: Ding Sheng Studio: Well Go USA Enter. (2 discs) Video: 2.35:1 for 16:9 screens color  Audio: Mandarin Chinese...

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...

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...

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....