Sidney Lumet’s feature directorial debut, 12 Angry Men, makes its arrival on 4K Ultra HD by way of Kino Lorber Studio Classics. Before I dive into my review of the film, I want to get some things out of the way regarding the bonus features. William Friedkin’s 1997 remake is the only feature on the Blu-ray disc. The 1957 film is only on the 4K UHD disc. If you also own the Criterion Collection edition,…
"12 Angry Men Arrives On 4K Ultra HD and The Verdict Is In"Tag: Henry Fonda
How the West Was Won is an epic Western that follows the Prescott family bloodline during a 50-year period stretching 1839-1889. Spencer Tracy narrates the Oscar-winning film through its five main segments and an impressive epilogue showing the transformation of the West into the early 1960s. In particular, we see the Hoover Dam, the Four Level Interchange in Downtown Los Angeles, and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It’s kind of like the ending…
"How the West Was Won: An Epic Western at 60 Years"
Mister Roberts features a star-studded cast of actors while the Best Picture nominee beautifully translates from the stage to the screen. The film is based on the play, which in turn was based on the novel of the same name. In addition to Best Picture, the film would earn a Best Sound, Recording nomination and Jack Lemmon would win his first Oscar with a Best Supporting Actor win. Mister Roberts may be set during World…
"Mister Roberts: Best Picture Nominee Is On Blu-ray"