NOW IN THEATERS:
Boorman and the Devil (*** ½) Director David Kittredge’s fabulous documentary on the making of the ill-fated 1977 sequel, Exorcist II: The Heretic, is now making its way to theaters in a limited release. The film chronicles the inception of the project, physical production and the fallout after the release of the film. Many of those involved are interviewed including the film’s director, John Boorman and the film’s stars Louise Fletcher and Linda Blair. All of whom offer fascinating insights into what went wrong. A terrific and oftentimes, quite moving, film that requires no knowledge of its subject to appreciate what it has to offer. Highly recommended!
NEW TO STREAMING:
Two of documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee’s critically acclaimed projects are now available to stream digitally courtesy of Music Box Films.
In Sherman’s March (1985) he set out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman’s march of destruction through the South during the Civil War but found himself ruminating instead on the women in his life.
In the recent quasi sequel, Remake (2026), his lens turns on the passage of time and the uneasy space between documenting life and understanding it.
NEW TO DISC:
Sony:
Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later (2002), long out of print on physical media, makes its 4K debut in a new steelbook edition. Archival extras have been retained.
Radiance Films:
The label has several interesting new releases on tap. These include a new 4K of the film noir entry, The Hot Spot (1990), starring Don Johnson and directed by Dennis Hopper.
Also being issued are Blu Ray debuts of Ten Women in Black (1961) and The Magnificent Cuckold (1964). All of the label’s releases include a nice selection of extras and terrific packaging.
Warner Brothers:
The label is reissuing on Blu Ray their Dirty Harry Collection (1971-1988) which includes all five films in the Clint Eastwood starring franchise.
Magnolia Pictures:
The label issuing a documentary on the Australian exploitation genre cinema scene of the 1970s and 1980s, Not Quite Hollywood (2008), on Blu Ray for the first time.
Severin Films:
The label is issuing on 4K UHD for the first time the Mario Bava horror entry, A Bay of Blood (1971), in a new deluxe edition with lots of bonus materials.
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