Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise in the action film, has been remastered in time for Top Gun Day in stunning 4K Ultra HD and features HDR. The film’s editing and technical achievements are why it’s memorable to this day. Theatrically released in 1986, the film would earn Oscar nominations for Best Film Editing, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects, Editing, and Best Original Song. The film would only come away with a single win with Giorgio…
"Top Gun Remastered In Stunning 4K Ultra HD"Month: May 2020
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is now available for fans to buy or rent on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. Given that Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was the best thing in DC’s Suicide Squad, it was only natural that the character would be given a spin-off. Jared Leto doesn’t come back to reprise his role from the film’s predecessor. In fact, there character is only alluded to…
"Birds of Prey now on Blu-ray, DVD"
While some states are starting to reopen businesses, the question remains whether people will be going back to the movies when theaters reopen. All eyes are on July 17th as Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is still scheduled to open. While Warner Bros. hasn’t moved the film, the best bet is they will. A decision needs to be made and soon. Without a vaccine, movie theaters won’t be running at a capacity studios need to make their…
"Movies: Will Audiences Return Without A Vaccine?"
To Catch a Thief teams up Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 thriller about a reformed jewel thief attempting to clear his name. John Robie (Cary Grant) is “The Cat,” a reformed jewel thief. Jewels have been stolen from the many luxurious hotels in the French Riviera as the film starts. Naturally, people suspect Robie given his former past time. He insists that he’s innocent. Robie gets his chance when he meets…
"To Catch a Thief: Paramount Presents a 4K Scan"
With a climax at Mount Rushmore, Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest is easily one of the director’s best films of all time. In an alternate universe, advertising executive Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) could have been portrayed by Jimmy Stewart. Film audiences should certainly be grateful that Grant got the part instead. It’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role to be honest. Grant’s manners are also perfect for the role, too. Where do we…
"North by Northwest: My Favorite Hitchcock Film"
Valley Girl is a charming musical throwback to the heyday of the 1980s and comes fully complete with a jam-packed soundtrack of favorite hits. Julie (Jessica Roth), Stacey (Jessie Ennis), Karen (Chloe Bennet), and Loryn (Ashleigh Murray) are finishing up their senior year of high school. Julie is likely headed into the fashion industry. Even though she’s dating Mickey (Logan Paul), Julie’s life changes upon meeting Randy (Josh Whitehouse). Unlike the Valley girl, Randy is…
"Valley Girl: A Charming 1980s Musical Throwback"
Caitlin Moran sat down with Solzy at the Movies about How to Build a Girl during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. How excited were you upon learning the film would premiere at TIFF? Caitlin Moran: I’ve never been to premiere of my own film before. I’d always had a plan that when I do go to my premiere and first go on a red carpet, I wouldn’t wear a gown but I would dress…
"Caitlin Moran talks How to Build a Girl"
Coky Giedroyc sat down with Solzy at the Movies about How to Build a Girl during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. How excited were you upon learning that How to Build a Girl would premiere at TIFF? Coky Giedroyc: Oh, I was so excited. It’s a brilliant city. I worked here before. I love it. If I’d come here in my 20s, I’d have stayed. It’s a great city. It’s a very welcoming festival,…
"Coky Giedroyc talks How to Build a Girl"
George Clooney manages to turn in a career-best performance as a father of two daughters in the Hawaiian-set The Descendants. Alexander Payne adapts Kaui Hart Hemmings’ novel for the screen in true cinematic fashion. Because of the whole cheating aspect, this probably isn’t a film that could have been released during the Production Code era. Regardless, it’s one of my favorite films from 2011. In a perfect world, George Clooney would have won an Oscar…
"The Descendants: George Clooney’s Career-Best"
Over a decade following its theatrical release, Up in the Air remains one of the best films to have been released in 2009. With the exception of 2014’s Men, Women, and Children, Jason Reitman can do no wrong. Heading into Up in the Air, Reitman was hitting home run after home run. This was his third feature following both Thank You for Smoking and Juno. Basing the film on Walter Kirn’s 2001 novel of the…
"Up in the Air: One of 2009’s Best Films"