Brighton Rock (Blu-ray) by Justin Remer The Movie: <small>NOTE: The images accompanying this review are promo stills that do not reflect the quality of the Blu-ray under review.</small> Brighton Rock, from 1948, is a striking psychological thriller and British film noir. Based on Graham Greene's novel of the same name, the script by Greene and playwright Terence Rattigan (Separate Tables) tracks the aftermath of an underworld killing in contested gang territory in Brighton. (With Brighton a popular seaside tourist spot, the film is careful to place its events a decade prior, so as not to scare off visitors.) Produced and directed by Roy and John Boulting (better known for thei...Read the entire review »

L'Important C'Est D'Aimer (Blu-ray) by Ian Jane The Movie: Director Andrej Zulaswki's 1975 drama features a fantastic cast of Eurocult regulars cast against type and allowed to really become' their characters thanks to a tight script and some great characterization. It's a grim story about the dangers of overpowering passion and crazed obsession, and it makes for considerably more intense viewing than its artsy reputation would likely have you believe. Then again, Zulawski is no stranger to horror... The film follows a depressed man named Servais Mont (Fabio Testi) who makes a living as a photographer. His life changes forever when he meets an actress named Nadine Chevalier (Romy Schneider) who finds him in his apartment not doing well. Nadine specializes in sex films where she earns a living by frequently getting naked in front of the camera. He immediately feels for her and decides he'll try and help her find a more legitima...Read the entire review »