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One Last Dance (2005) DVD Review

One Last Dance (2005) DVD Review

James Mudge September 29, 2007

For the benefit of those likely to stop reading at the news that what we have here is yet another tale of that most beloved and enduring of cinematic stereotypes, namely the eccentric /...

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The Duel Project: Aragami and 2LDK (2003, 2005) DVD Review

The Duel Project: Aragami and 2LDK (2003, 2005) DVD Review

James Mudge September 22, 2007

“The Duel Project” is kind of like a less pretentious Japanese version of Danish directors Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg’s ‘Dogme 95′ so-called vow of chastity in that it enforces a number of...

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Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (1922) DVD Review

Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (1922) DVD Review

James Mudge September 22, 2007

How many films remain famous or indeed infamous nearly ninety years after their original release? Perhaps even more importantly it might be asked how many such films remain accessible or of interest to the...

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The Jodorowsky Collection DVD Review

The Jodorowsky Collection DVD Review

James Mudge September 16, 2007

Tartan have given cult film fans a reason to celebrate with the long awaited, long sought after release of the Alejandro Jodorowsky box set, a mighty six disc collection containing three of the acclaimed...

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Black Book (2006) Blu-Ray DVD Review

Black Book (2006) Blu-Ray DVD Review

James Mudge September 8, 2007

With the new high definition DVD war in full swing, a number of companies are choosing to take sides. Currently Blu-ray appears to have the edge in terms of industry support, and Tartan have...

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The Bow (2005) DVD Review

The Bow (2005) DVD Review

James Mudge August 5, 2007

With “The Bow”, now released on UK DVD by Tartan, acclaimed South Korean director Kim Ki-duk continues to explore human nature and transcendence, moving further away from the bitterness and sadism which characterised his...

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Perth (2004) Movie/DVD Review

Perth (2004) Movie/DVD Review

James Mudge May 31, 2007

“Perth”, the latest release from Tartan’s Asia Extreme label (Region 2), comes from a rather unlikely place, namely Singapore, a country not exactly known for violent or controversial cinema. The film was written and...

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