Review Archive: May 2011
Come Undone
The Film Movement disc of this adultery drama from Italian director Silvio Soldini is reviewed by clydefro
Psalm 21
Fredrik Hiller's ambitious debut doesn't hit the target after its chilling opening, yet signs of promise are in plentiful supply....
Taxi zum Klo
Frank Ripploh's gay classic, now restored and fully uncut.
Mamma Roma
Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1962 film makes its UK DVD debut courtesy of Mr. Bongo.
Tawny Pipit
Birdwatching and flag-waving come together in this charming little tale from 1944.
Fortress
Not to be confused with the Christopher Lambert sci-fi actioner.
Chalk: Series 1
Mike Sutton takes a look at the DVD release of one of his favourite TV comedies....
Owd Bob
Out this week, Gainsborough Studios' 1938 version of Alfred Ollivant's classic tale makes its DVD debut.
In God We Tru$t
Marty Feldman's second, and last, film as director, also starring Andy Kaufman.
An Unflinching Eye: The Films of Richard Woolley
An impressive new boxed-set devoted to one of British cinema's unsung filmmakers.
Jemima Shore Investigates: The Complete Series
Les Anderson reviews the Network release of this 1983 crime-drama series with Patricia Hodge......
Return from the Ashes (MGM LE Collection)
Ingrid Thulin is a Holocaust survivor who returns to find her husband and stepdaughter Samantha Eggar being unfaithful
A Swedish Love Story / Songs from the Second Floor
Two very different films from Roy Andersson.
Doctor Who: Mannequin Mania
Mike Sutton takes a look at the newest Doctor Who box set from 2 Entertain which contains two Jon Pertwee classics....
The Lighthouse (Mayak)
Second Run again deserves praise for releasing this debut film set against the backdrop of war in the Caucasus region
The Captive City (MGM LE Collection)
Robert Wise's reformer noir gets the DVD-R treatment from MGM; clydefro has a look at the disc
Not as a Stranger (MGM LE Collection)
Robert Mitchum heads a cast that also includes Frank Sinatra and Gloria Grahame in this medical melodrama
Prostitute
The BFI release of Tony Garnett's realistic look at the notorious profession is reviewed by clydefro...
Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders
In memory of Elisabeth Sladen (1946-2011).
Woochi - The Demon Slayer
Demons, wizards and magic flutes in this thoroughly enjoyable Korean blockbuster......
The Boy Merlin - The Complete Series
This 1979 fantasy-drama series based on Arthurian legends comes to UK DVD courtesy of Network......
Fallen Hero - The Complete Series
This late 70s ITV drama series is out now on UK DVD courtesy of Network......