DVD Verdict: Crime

Crimewave (Blu-ray)

2013-06-17

Reviewed by Patrick Bromley
Quote: "Crimewave isn't a good movie, but it's a fascinating historical document."

New Tricks: Season Nine

2013-06-15

Reviewed by James A. Stewart
Quote: "A show that doesn't seem distinctive on the surface, but has an inexplicable way of drawing viewers in for more."

Blood of the Vine: Season 1

2013-06-14

Reviewed by P.S. Colbert
Quote: "But for the funny accents, subtitles, and the provincial architecture, one can easily be forgiven for expecting the likes of Columbo, Jessica Fletcher, or McMillan and Wife to drop in any moment and bust these cases wide open."

Blood of the Vine: Season 2

2013-06-14

Reviewed by P.S. Colbert
Quote: "One big problem is this program seems to have painted itself into a corner, whereby each story trajectory is basically the same."

Goodbye Charlie (1964)

2013-06-14

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Goodbye Charlie is a strange experience that doesn't always work, but the film's willingness to take as many risks as it does makes it difficult for us to look away."

Major Crimes: The Complete First Season

2013-06-12

Reviewed by Dawn Hunt
Quote: "If you find yourself intrigued by the idea of taking a hated character and trying to mold her into a protagonist, then go ahead and pick up Major Crimes: The Complete First Season."

Rizzoli & Isles: The Complete Third Season

2013-06-12

Reviewed by Dawn Hunt
Quote: "A bit on the uneven side, due in large part to the tendency to pick up and drop storylines at will."

Hell's House (1932) (Blu-ray)

2013-06-11

Reviewed by Tom Becker
Quote: "Its only real draw for a modern audience is an early appearance by Bette Davis, and frankly, it does nothing to burnish her reputation."

Scum (1979) (Blu-ray)

2013-06-08

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "If you can stomach the violence and cruelty, the pristine transfer and valuable extras make this a must buy."

The Henry Fonda Film Collection

2013-06-07

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Too bad Fox has treated this collection so carelessly."