At the end of each year the opportunity arises to look back on the last twelve months and weigh each year up against its recent fellows to determine how it shapes up. A good many of the films on this end of year list are the same as those on Film Obsessive’s mid-year list, especially […] More
Feature Presentations: Episode 109
Welcome to this column dedicated to my appreciation of physical media supplements called Feature Presentations. The goal of this column is not to say whether a film is good or bad and worth picking up or not — I would like to highlight the discs that go the extra mile and provide film fans with […] More
Looking at the trends in film throughout the last few years, despite the occasional disappointments and the ever present impact of streaming services and the millstone that their home premieres, and option paralysis offer audiences and creators alike, it’s always heartening to see original works of art and entertainment blossoming, with a new wave of […] More
I’ve done quite a few rankings of director filmographies during my time writing for Film Obsessive and I can say with complete confidence that George Miller has the wildest filmography of any director I have covered so far. His career started with a post-apocalyptic trilogy and then went into a campy horror-comedy, an Oscar-friendly drama, […] More
The summer game having been an American staple for so long, it’s only natural that baseball films have come along to capture and extend the love and appreciation for the game that we here at Film Obsessive (at least, some of us!) share. Thus, to celebrate this week’s Opening Day of the Major League Baseball […] More
Growing up was full of ups and downs and contained some of the best moments of our lives. Yet the sting of heartbreak, high hopes, and crushed dreams also prevailed. Despite those prolific ups and downs, that time remained one of the most transformational periods as we came into our young adult and adult existence. Everyone […] More
Film-makers have always drawn inspiration from art, alongside literature and music. Whether coming up with an idea, designing aesthetics and style, detailing the life of an artist or just incorporating certain paintings in films, there is no limit to the extent of inspiration provided by the world of art. The Scream film franchise was inspired […] More
Feature Presentations: Episode 99
Welcome to this column dedicated to my appreciation of physical media supplements called Feature Presentations. The goal of this column is not to say whether a film is good or bad and worth picking up or not- I would like to highlight the discs that go the extra mile and provide film fans with enough […] More
No Halloween would be complete without a good vampire film. Whether it is watching old classics like Nosferatu (1922) or Dracula (1931), or more modern versions of the genre such as Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) or Interview with the Vampire (1994), scary fun is guaranteed. Nosferatu in this case was inspired by Transylvania’s Count Dracula […] More
In 2023, Brian De Palma’s underworld saga Carlito’s Way turns 30 years old. The film has amassed a loyal and impressive following in three decades of film fans genuflecting to De Palma’s skills and the wide collection of supercharged performances. The physical media purveyor Arrow Video has brought Carlito’s Way to the 4K UHD format […] More
Rock biopics might be the most contentious of all the subgenres of rock films. A single great lead performance might make or save an otherwise tepid film; a poor one can sink even a decent effort. Casting is crucial and can make a breakout star of a no-name performer or elevate even an established star’s […] More
Feature Presentations: Episode 84
Welcome to this column dedicated to my appreciation of physical media supplements called: Feature Presentations. The goal of this column is not to say whether a film is good or bad and worth picking up or not—I would like to highlight the discs that go the extra mile and provide film fans with enough tasty […] More
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