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: Martin Balsam
Even though Psycho isn’t as terrifying under today’s cinematic standards, the film stands out as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s finest achievements. There’s something to be said about the relationship between Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) and his mother. You could say that the son is too obsessed with his mother–which explains the film’s third act. This relationship isn’t too far away from another son and mother in 1949 gangster drama White Heat. It may be hard…
"Psycho: Alfred Hitchcock’s Greatest Film"