Posts From Mark Pacis
House of Gucci Review – Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems
Sir Ridley Scott will be 84 next week. Yet, that hasn’t stopped the prolific director from filming two vastly different flicks within the past year or so. With House of Gucci,
The Addams Family – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
When I reviewed the film in 2019 for the 2-movie collection, I said “The Addams Family is a fun adaptation of the classic television series. It may not be perfect
Jungle Cruise – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
When I reviewed the movie back in July, I said, “Every minute of Jungle Cruise is a love letter to the adventure genre, and in many ways, it’s also a
The Night House – Blu-ray Review
As a whole, The Night House is at its best when it blurs the line between reality and imagination. During these moments, the tension and atmospheric dread are raised with
Audrey Hepburn: 7-Movie Collection – Blu-ray Review
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Blake Edwards’ Breakfast at Tiffany’s, much like Truman Capote’s novel, doesn’t contain much in the way of a plot. At the same time, Breakfast at Tiffany’s cleverly bypasses some of
Scream – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
In 25 years, Scream remains one of the cleverest horror films of the modern era. First of all, Scream pays loving homage to the slasher films of the ’70s while breaking down a lot
Universal Classic Monsters Icons of Horror Collection – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Dracula To modern audiences, Dracula won’t scare them or even thrill them. After all, the film has some primitive special effects, an absence of graphic imagery or jump scares, and an archaic
Eternals Review – A Film That’s as Complex as Family
As a whole, Eternals is one of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious solo films to date. Not only is it epic in its scope, but it’s beautifully shot as well. Yet, the potential
Halloween Kills Review – The Boogeyman Strikes Back
Who knew that the comedic team of Danny McBride and David Gordon Green would be the saviors of the Halloween franchise? Yet, it’s becoming increasingly clear that comedians can create exceptional horror
Inglourious Basterds – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Seeing the history of the world through the eyes of Quentin Tarantino is a refreshing and satisfying experience. This time we don’t see the Nazis commit atrocities to people. Instead,
The Green Knight – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
The Green Knight lets Lowery indulge in a bevy of surreal visuals while omitting any sort of substance in his screenplay. Lowery and cinematographer Andrew Droz Palermo wants viewers to engage
Free Guy – Blu-ray Review
When I reviewed the movie back in August, I said, “Free Guy is a fantastic cheerful romp and a fascinating analysis of what it means to be more than what
The Rescue Review – Humanity’s Greatest Hits
During the summer of 2018, the world focused on Thailand and the rescue attempt to save 12 young soccer players and their coach. The Wild Boar football team traveled far
Crocodile Dundee Trilogy – Blu-ray Review
Crocodile Dundee In 1986, Crocodile Dundee became a surprise hit for Paramount. When you finally meet the titular character, it’s easy to see why people fell in love with Mick Dundee. He
LAAPFF 2021: The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu Review
I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for comedic coming-of-age films—especially ones that involve a road trip. These kinds of films remind me of the good times I had in high
LAAPFF 2021: A Shot Through the Wall Review
First, one must realize that films are essentially gateways into differing perspectives and insights. These include viewpoints that may be difficult to watch. In today’s political climate, a film that
LAAPFF 2021: I Was a Simple Man Review
They say that right before you die, your life flashes before your eyes. In the case of Christopher Makoto Yogi’s I Was a Simple Man, it takes place over some time. I
LAAPFF 2021: Islands Review
If you ask people what their greatest fear is, most of them would give you one-dimensional answers like their phobias or whatnot. Yet, if you dig deep enough, people will
The Many Saints of Newark Review – Welcome to the Family
In 1999, The Sopranos helped revolutionize television with a character-led narrative and the kind of tone one would find in a sweeping cinematic film. Yet once the finale premiered on June 10th,
The Forever Purge – Blu-ray Review
When I reviewed The Forever Purge back in June, I said, “like Night of the Living Dead, The Forever Purge uses the socio-political climate of today and comments on it through the
