Michelangelo Antonioni’s La notte on 4K UHD from Eureka in November
Eureka Entertainment has announced the November release Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1961 La notte on UHD for the first time anywhere in the world in a new 4K restoration, as part of the Masters of Cinema series.
Short Sharp Shocks Vol. 4 on BFI Flipside Blu-ray in October
A fourth compelling collection of Short Sharp Shocks revisits the heyday of the supporting programme with a compendium of eerie and eccentric British short films will be released by the BFI in October.
In My Skin
An initially unnoticed injury becomes the first step in a woman’s physically and emotionally dangerous relationship with her own flesh in writer-director-actor Marina de Van’s challenging but riveting debut feature, In My Skin. Slarek takes a trip down a dark memory lane on Radiance’s new Limited Edition UHD/Blu-ray combo.
Howards Hawks’ Rio Lobo on Blu-ray from Eureka in November
Howard Hawks’ classic tale of courage, betrayal, and redemption and the third film in a trilogy that began with Rio Bravo and El Dorado, is to be released on Blu-ray by Eureka as part of the Masters of Cinema series in November.
The Hireling
Robert Shaw and Sarah Miles are at their finest as a chauffeur and the emotionally damaged woman he befriends in The Hireling, an acutely observed and superbly acted adaptation of L.P. Hartley’s novel. Slarek sits up front with the driver for Indicator’s recently released Blu-ray.
The Dresser
A touring Shakespearean theatre group faces potential crisis when its egotistical actor-manager begins displaying signs of complete emotional collapse in The Dresser, Peter Yates’ acclaimed film adaptation of Ronald Harwood’s successful stage play. Slarek breaks a leg in the shadow of superb performances on Indicator’s recently released Blu-ray.
The Old Dark House
Released the same day as its UHD edition of High Noon, Eureka’s 2018 Blu-ray edition of James Whales glorious horror-comedy The Old Dark House has also been given a 4K upgrade. Slarek has updated his original review to include details of this new release.