film criticism by maryann johanson | celebrating 25 years: 1997–2022
Here’s what’s newly available on DVD this week on both sides of the Atlantic. Out March 30 in Region 2: green light (definitely check it out): • Waltz with Bashir: read my review/buy at Amazon U.K./preorder in Region 1 at Amazon U.S. • Body of Lies: read my review/buy at Amazon U.K./already available in Region … more…
Out January 19 in Region 2: • Doctor Who: “The Next Doctor” [buy at Amazon U.K.]. From my totally spoiler-laden coverage (don’t read beyond this if you don’t want its many surprises ruined for you): Apparently some people look at this episode and see a giant goofy [redacted] and bad FX and cheesy melodrama and … more…
This isn’t a movie: it’s a sermon.
UPDATE: Just heard about a screener of The Rocker [opens wide August 20] that I’ll attend today. Rainn Wilson as a washed-up musician who gets another chance at fame? It could go to 11, I guess… I like the Clone Wars stuff from Cartoon Network just fine, but I’m not so sure what to think … more…
