Tag: movies at home

Movies at Home: ‘1917’ arrives on Blu-ray on March 24

Jeff Mitchell

It might feel like we’ve been cooped up in our homes, apartments or condos for 101 days, but here’s some good news:  a 2020 Best Picture nominee, one that takes place 103 years ago, arrives on Blu-ray on March 24. “1917”  Sam Mendes uniquely-filmed WWI epic is our #6 film of 2019, and but it’s first on our minds today. Here’s our review: “1917” – “I wanted you to feel like you were there with the characters, breathing their every breath, walking in their footsteps. The best way to do…

Movies at Home: Five Great Michael Haneke films on Amazon Prime

Jeff Mitchell

Happy Birthday, Michael Haneke! Well, no matter how much you prepare for one of Haneke’s films, he always surprises, but it’s no shock that “Amour”, his 2012 movie about dementia, won the 2013 Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. Not just dementia, but this writer/director isn’t afraid to explore other pitch-black material, and in fact, he’s made a bright career in doing so.  Now, Haneke’s films aren’t apocalyptic, not on a grand scale, but instead, they sear into vastly troubling relationship or family dramas and are wrapped in disturbing intimacy. Since…

Movies at Home: Kurt Russell double-feature on Amazon Prime

Jeff Mitchell

March 17 is obviously St. Patrick’s Day, but with COVID-19 shutting down bars and restaurants in many locales around the U.S., our Irish celebrations will probably be muted this year.  Don’t be sad, it’s still St. Patty’s Day, and it’s also Kurt Russell’s birthday!  It’s true.  The man known as Snake, Rudy Russo, MacReady, and Star-Lord’s Dad turns 69 years young! While you’re busting out the green beer in the comfort of your living rooms, why not turn to Amazon Prime and guzzle down two memorable Kurt Russell films. “Bone…