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Anyone here know which disc Artists and Models is on? I want to rent it online, but I am not sure which of the three discs its on. Thanks! -Richard

Death and the Maiden (Polanski, 1994) - A http://directcinema.blogspot.com/200...nski-1994.html A tense, intelligent film, with fantastic performances from Kingsley, Weaver and Stuart Wilson. In my opinion, one of Polanski's best films and proof that he does claustrophobic psychological...

I've just returned from two weeks of vacation in the south of France, where I didn't watch too much, so this is about three weeks worth of viewing. Spider-Man 3 (Raimi, 2007) - C-/D+ Supremely disappointing in a way I didn't imagine, even after hearing all of the bad buzz. The film is a...

Lost in America (1985) - A I had been meaning to catch up with Brooks' older work for quite some time, after having seen Mother and The Muse and really liking them. Well, I loved this film. One of the funniest I have seen in a while. Review up here...

Tekkon Kinkreet - A A masterpiece of animation, one of the best animated films I have ever seen. Soldier Of Orange - B+ A very interesting film and a surprisingly appropriate companion piece for Verhoeven's Black Book, currently in theaters. The Kid Stays In The Picture - C- A missed...

I recently watched Tekkon Kinkreet and I can safely say that it is one of the best anime films I have ever seen. Some brief thoughts are up over at my blog, and I hope to have a review soon. http://directcinema.blogspot.com/200...eet-arias.html

Black Book (Verhoeven, 2006) - B/B+ review up at my film blog: http://directcinema.blogspot.com/200...even-2006.html Wanda (Loden, 1971) - A brief thoughts and pictures here: http://directcinema.blogspot.com/200...-of-wanda.html The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (Sargent, 1974) -...

Just saw this and really enjoyed it. We need an anamorphic DVD!!! is there any chance of this title being revisited soon? Also, I have a review up over at my blog if anyone is interested: http://directcinema.blogspot.com/200...e-sargent.html

I really enjoyed Deja Vu when I caught it in theaters. Tony Scott's filmmaking is toned down to a much more coherent level here and it fits. Not an amazing movie, but entertaining and better than the average action/sci-fi fare.

Recently: Requiem (2006) - A- The Science of Sleep - B Virus (1980) - C+ Tideland - A- The Hired Hand - A for full reviews and thoughts visit my blog: http://directcinema.blogspot.com

I just logged onto my netflix account and realized that they are now offering streaming movies for free apparently. Unfortunately, it only works for PC users, of which I am not, so I haven't gotten the chance to check it out. Hopefully they'll make a player compatible with mac. What does...

I believe that the region 4 release of the Plague Dogs is the complete, uncut version. Does anyone think theres a possibility that we'll see the uncut version in region 1 land any time soon? I'm really eager to see the film but don't wanna import it before having seen it.

Is it really worth it to shell out for these releases? How long before we see high def versions, considering these are all coming from high def masters, right?

My brother, who is a fan of this type of film, saw it and said that it was the most MTV style, rapid-fire, movie (in terms of editing) he has ever seen. When I heard this, knowing the types of movies he goes to see, I was amazed. Is the editing really that fast? I was kind of looking forward...

Can anyone here recommend Le Chevalier D'eon? I've been curious about this anime for a while, but a bit hesitant. I was thinking of netflixing but I don't wanna waste any time on it if it's only average. Thanks