DVD Verdict: Romantic Comedies

Safety Last! (Blu-ray) Criterion Collection

2013-06-17

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Though perhaps not as well-known as Modern Times or Sherlock Jr., Safety Last shows a brilliant physical comedian at the height of his powers doing something he obviously loved."

The Meanest Man in the World (1943)

2013-06-15

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It starts a bit too slow and ends a bit too fast, tossing out just enough laughs to fill an hour along the way."

The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951)

2013-06-15

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "A paint-by-numbers romcom without a whole lot going for it."

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."

Carnival in Costa Rica (1947)

2013-06-07

Reviewed by Dawn Hunt
Quote: "As a fan of musicals, I was delighted to discover this little gem, though I do wish the studio had take more care in preserving it."

Perfect Understanding (1933) (Blu-ray)

2013-06-04

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "Definitely not screwball comedy at its best, but still works really well and, given the eminence of its stars, something any early film fan can enjoy."

Warm Bodies (Blu-ray)

2013-06-04

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "Every once in a blue moon, a movie comes along that completely surprises you. In an era where the market has hit zombie saturation, I'm amazed that a sweet simple story in the hands of a talented young director armed with a great cast can spin cinematic gold."

Teen Wolf: Season 2

2013-06-03

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Without all necessary the world-building, Season Two offers great action with plenty of twists and turns along the way."

Henry Jaglom Collection, Volume 2: Three Comedies

2013-05-29

Reviewed by P.S. Colbert
Quote: "To hear people talk, you might think Jaglom's films were devised on another planet, but they're often a great deal earthier than most standard multiplex fare."

Silver Linings Playbook (Blu-ray)

2013-05-22

Reviewed by Erich Asperschlager
Quote: "It is a project borne not of crass commercialism or award baiting, but from the passion and personal experiences of its director."