Francis Rizzo III's DVD Talk DVD Reviews https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/list/DVD Video DVD Talk DVD Review RSS Feed en-us Pick It Up - Ska in the '90s Theatrical https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/74099 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 16:48:16 UTC Highly Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

A wonderful primer on the world of ska music

The Movie

For a few years in the mid to late ‘90s, ska music was everywhere, powered by breakout acts like No Doubt...Read the entire review

]]> Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73890 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 19:24:30 UTC DVD Talk Collector Series

In 10 Words or Less

A gorgeous, heart-rending musical on love lost and found

The Movie

John Cameron Mitchell made his bones but foregoing subtlety on the surface, and hiding it deeper in his work. His film S...Read the entire review

 ]]> The Great Scout and Cathouse Thursday (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73885 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:40:56 UTC Skip It

In 10 Words or Less

Getting revenge out west isn't funny business

The Movie

The trailer for the awkwardly-titled The Great Scout and Cathouse Thursday promises an outrageous, over-the-top western comedy n...Read the entire review

]]> Sex Madness Revealed (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73864 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:40:00 UTC Skip It

In 10 Words or Less

An idea that's more clever than funny

The Movie

There was genuine excitement in approaching Sex Madness Revealed. First of all, it stars Patton Oswalt, who is worth watching in pretty ...Read the entire review

]]> The Man With The Magic Box DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73860 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:17:47 UTC Rent It

In 10 Words or Less

A beautiful, complicated sci-fi political statement

The Movie

It's not necessary to have a working knowledge of Poland's recent political history to get the point of The Man with the Magic...Read the entire review

 ]]> A Silent Voice, Combo (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73856 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:41:37 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Trying to make up for being a bad person

The Movie

Directir Naoko Yamada, who later directed the somewhat divisive Liz and the Blue Bird, has nailed down a spot as a chronicler of teen...Read the entire review

]]> The Man Who Haunted Himself (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73848 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:22:29 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Two Roger Moores for the price of one

The Movie

Roger Moore didn't need to be James Bond to be a star, as his roles in The Saint. The Persuaders and a slew of other projects wer...Read the entire review

]]> Road to Utopia (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73845 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:37:35 UTC Highly Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Crosby and Hope head north to Alaska

The Movie

After several films traveling around warmer climates, Road to Utopia puts Bob Hope and Bing Crosby somewhere new, despite the attempts of...Read the entire review

]]> Road to Morocco (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73844 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:37:35 UTC Highly Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Crosby and Hope take their act to Northeast Africa

The Movie

The adventure begins when a boat explodes, leaving two stowaways, Orville (Bob Hope) and Jeff (Bing Crosby), stranded on a raft on...Read the entire review

]]> Reign of the Supermen (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73836 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:16:50 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Lose one Superman, gain four more

The Movie

Back when I used to work in a comic shop, I got to experience, first-hand, the hype that was the death of Superman. This was in the midst of the co...Read the entire review

]]> Road to Zanzibar (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73835 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:06:45 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Crosby and Hope are back on their schemes

The Movie

Last time we saw Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, they were playing a couple of ne'er do wells in Road to Singapore, pulling scams, getting...Read the entire review

]]> The Dick Cavett Show: Inside the Minds of... Volume 3 DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73833 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:32:32 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Dick Cavett interviews a quartet of great black comedians

The Show

Though the box makes no mention of it, the theme of this collection of episodes of The Dick Cavett Show, is obviously iconic black comedians, delivering five ...Read the entire review

]]> Police Story/Police Story 2 (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73821 Tue, 28 May 2019 19:53:31 UTC Highly Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

A Jackie Chan classic and its solid sequel

The Movie

Recent superhero movies have become entangled in a debate about the collateral damage of their battles, most notably after Batman vs. ...Read the entire review

 ]]> Road to Singapore (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73824 Tue, 28 May 2019 19:25:45 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

A couple of lads looking for that bachelor life

The Movie

Most audiences today know the Road to… movies mainly as the inspiration for a series of Family Guy episodes, as the f...Read the entire review

]]> Tickled DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73808 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:02:14 UTC Highly Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

A thrilling mystery that starts with ticklish guys

The Movie

As Tickled establishes quickly, David Farrier is apparently well-known in his native New Zealand as a human-interest reporter, interviewing celebrities and coverin...Read the entire review

]]> Last Resort DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73787 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:15:33 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Miami Beach, photography and Jewish culture

The Movie

The Last Resort is powered by the gorgeous photography of Andy Sweet and Gary Monroe, a pair of young photographers who made it their mission in the late ‘70s to documen...Read the entire review

]]> Chef Flynn DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73765 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:49:50 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

A prodigy chef and his mother

The Movie

Flynn McGarry, from all outward appearances, seems like pretty regular kid. What sets him apart from his peers is his remarkable talent in the kitchen, honed by years of practice and focus, s...Read the entire review

]]> Duets (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73732 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:00:16 UTC Rent It

In 10 Words or Less

Oddly dark ensemble road trip movie about karaoke

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Ensemble films
Likes: karaoke, Huey Lewis, Andre Braugher, Paul Giamatti
Dislikes:
Read the entire review

]]> I Wanna Hold Your Hand (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73724 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:53:59 UTC Highly Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Beatlesmania from the fans' perspective

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: The Criterion Collection, The Beatles
Likes: Robert Zemeckis, Wendie Jo Sperber
Dislikes: '60s nost...Read the entire review

]]> Blue Movie (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73686 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 18:25:06 UTC Rent It

In 10 Words or Less

Michael's best friend and worst enemy is his penis

The Movie

I am no expert on Dutch film, with personal knowledge limited mainly to the work of Paul Verhoeven, and recognizing other Dutch filmmakers from their American work, like A...Read the entire review

]]> LITTLE MERMAID, THE (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73677 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:50:32 UTC Highly Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

The rebirth of Disney took place under the sea

The Movies

The arrival of The Little Mermaid in 1989 was a huge milestone for Disney Animation. It had been years since the studio had a big hit, and the arrival of this breakout...Read the entire review

]]> RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET Ultra HD https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73674 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:12:59 UTC Highly Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Ralph, Vanellope and their video-game pals go online

The Movie

When last we saw Wreck-It Ralph (John C. Reilly) and his pal Vanellope (Sarah Silverman), they were happily ensconced in their respective arcade video games, having reac...Read the entire review

]]> Lowlife (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73671 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:17:14 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

There's no loyalty amongst criminals

The Movie

I found it interesting that while watching this film, Criterion announced their upcoming release of Michael Haneke's Funny Games, a film I have very little interest in revisiting...Read the entire review

]]> Heavy Trip DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73642 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:29:40 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

It's not This is Spinal Tap, but it's fun

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: comedies, quirky foreign films
Likes: Finland, music-focused films, road movies
Dislikes: DVD-only releases
Hates: death m...Read the entire review

]]> Slice DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73631 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:12:33 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Live-action supernatural horror cartoon fun

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Synth scores, Paul Scheer
Likes: Fun horror, Zazie Beetz, Chance Bennett
Dislikes: DVD-only releases
Hates: Disappointing clima...Read the entire review

]]> Johnny English Strikes Again (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73624 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:54:34 UTC Recommended

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Rowan Atkinson's bumbling secret agent makes his return

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Mr. Bean, silly comedies, parodies
Likes: Rowan Atkinson, Emma Thompson, spy movies
Dislikes: returning to the well
Ha...Read the entire review

 ]]> Monster Party (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73608 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:04:35 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Teen thieves versus serial killers

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Interesting indie films, audacious filmmakers, heist movies
Likes: Lance Reddick. Robin Tunney, serial killer stories
Dislikes: gore, weak effects...Read the entire review

]]> Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73583 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:56:59 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

A charismatic guy, a fascinating life and Hollywood's secrets

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Hollywood history, good documentaries
Likes: LGBTQ documentaries
Dislikes: gossip
Hates: hoarding

T...Read the entire review

]]> Dog Days DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73546 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:28:55 UTC Rent It

In 10 Words or Less

Standard rom-com featuring very funny people you like

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Dogs, so much of the cast, The State
Likes: A good rom-com
Dislikes: BEing disappointed by my favorites
Hates: Being ...Read the entire review

]]> The House with a Clock in Its Walls (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73543 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:02:38 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

Cate Blanchett is a witch

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Cate Blanchett, Kyle MacLachlan, great classic children's books
Likes: Jack Black, Family-friendly adventures
Dislikes: mean kids, potty humor
Hates:...Read the entire review

 ]]> Venom (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73536 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:27:10 UTC Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

No Spider-Man is no problem for Tom Hardy

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Good superhero movies, Jenny Slate
Likes: Spider-Man, Tom Hardy, superheroes as genre films, Michelle Williams
Dislikes: obnoxious anti-her...Read the entire review

]]> Nathan For You: The Complete Series DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73517 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:36:31 UTC Highly Recommended

In 10 Words or Less

One of the best comedies ever to grace TV

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Nathan For You, Nathan Fielder
Likes: Prank shows, comedy art
Dislikes: Bad impersonators, creeps
Hates: Reality TV

...Read the entire review

]]> National Lampoon's Class Reunion (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73511 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:46:36 UTC Rent It

In 10 Words or Less

Clue meets a slasher film, but without laughs or scares

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Weird ‘80s comedies
Likes: Tommy Lee Jones
Dislikes: The National Lampoon brand legacy
Hates: The i...Read the entire review

]]> Bright Lights, Big City (Blu-ray) Blu-ray https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73505 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:27:56 UTC Rent It

In 10 Words or Less

You can't snort your problems away

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Extras on catalog releases, the ‘80s
Likes: Michael J. Fox, Kiefer Sutherland
Dislikes: Not getting ne...Read the entire review

]]> Black to the Future DVD Video https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/73495 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:23:42 UTC Rent It

In 10 Words or Less

Nothing is less funny than pre-2016 election comedy

Reviewer's Bias*

Loves: Stand-up comics
Likes: Lewis Black, political comedy
Dislikes: Late-career comics
...Read the entire review

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