Brad Cook

1 month ago | flickeringmyth.com | Brad Cook

Tommy Boy, 1995. Directed by Peter Segal. Starring Chris Farley, David Spade, Bo Derek, and Rob Lowe. SYNOPSIS:Paramount has issued 1995’s Tommy Boy, starring Chris Farley, David Spade, Bo Derek, and Rob Lowe, in a new 4K Ultra HD edition that also includes a Blu-ray with the movie and the legacy bonus features, along with a code for a digital copy. The movie looks great, as you’d expect, and while the studio didn’t commission any new extras, what you’ll find here is plenty for a film like this one.

1 month ago | hammertonail.com | Brad Cook

(We here at Hammer to Nail are all about true independent cinema. But we also have to tip our hat to the great films of yesteryear that continue to inspire filmmakers and cinephiles alike. This week, “The Curbside Criterion” continues where HtN staff can trot out thoughts on the finest films ever made.

1 month ago | flickeringmyth.com | Brad Cook

Cruising, 1980. Directed by William Friedkin. Starring Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, and Karen Allen. SYNOPSIS:Are you a fan of William Friedkin’s 1980 thriller Cruising? Then you’ll definitely want to grab this new 4K Ultra HD release from Arrow, which features not only a stunning restoration but also three commentary tracks, around six hours worth of bonus features, and a 120-page booklet. I think the film is a mixed bag, but your mileage may vary, of course.

1 month ago | flickeringmyth.com | Brad Cook

The Nice Guys, 2016. Directed by Shane Black. Starring Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Keith David, and Kim Basinger. SYNOPSIS:Are you a fan of Shane Black’s 2016 film The Nice Guys, which features Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as a mismatched pair with tons of onscreen chemistry?

1 month ago | flickeringmyth.com | Brad Cook

Amadeus, 1984. Directed by Miloš Forman. Starring F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy Dotrice, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, and Charles Kay. SYNOPSIS:Miloš Forman and Peter Shaffer’s 1984 classic Amadeus gets its debut on 4K Ultra HD, although you’ll only find the theatrical version here, and the bonus features are a bit lacking. However, this is a wonderful movie that’s very much worth revisiting, so that alone makes this a highly recommended release.