The Unadorned Firearm | Police Squad! (1982) Blu-ray

Following the unexpected blockbuster success of Airplane! in 1980, studio Paramount fast-tracked a sequel for release just two years later. Unfortunately, the original comedy writing/producing team of David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams (collectively known as “Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker” or “ZAZ”) wanted nothing to do with it, and the resulting film made without them (Airplane II:… Read More The Unadorned Firearm | Police Squad! (1982) Blu-ray

My Goodness, This Is Strong Shampoo | Casino Royale (1967) Blu-ray

During the height of the James Bond phenomenon in the mid-1960s, a host of knockoff fictional spies sprung up throughout popular culture, hoping to capitalize to any small degree off even the fringes of Bond-mania. From Matt Helm and Derek Flint on the big screen, to the agents of the Impossible Missions Force and U.N.C.L.E.… Read More My Goodness, This Is Strong Shampoo | Casino Royale (1967) Blu-ray

No One’s Indestructible | Diamonds Are Forever (1971) 4K Ultra HD

I love all the James Bond movies. Even the bad ones (of which there have been a few) contain enough enjoyable parts to bring me pleasure. That’s a philosophy I struggle to maintain in certain cases. Unquestionably the worst of Sean Connery’s six (official) turns in the role, the 1971 Diamonds Are Forever is also… Read More No One’s Indestructible | Diamonds Are Forever (1971) 4K Ultra HD

Instant Japanese | You Only Live Twice (1967) 4K Ultra HD

Following four phenomenally successful James Bond movies, star Sean Connery grew tired of the role and announced that his fifth outing as the world’s greatest super-spy would be his last. Fittingly, You Only Live Twice should also be the movie to kill James Bond! Well, almost. As per the hint in its title, not even… Read More Instant Japanese | You Only Live Twice (1967) 4K Ultra HD

You Seem to Be Unbeatable, Mr. Bond | Thunderball (1965) 4K Ultra HD

By 1965, James Bond was on top of the world. After the huge success of the character’s first three movies, especially the phenomenal blockbuster Goldfinger, Bond-mania had gripped popular culture. Audiences simply couldn’t get enough of British Secret Service Agent 007. Wise to capitalize on this, the franchise producers settled into a rhythm of cranking… Read More You Seem to Be Unbeatable, Mr. Bond | Thunderball (1965) 4K Ultra HD