New DVD box set from worst director of all time
Hollywood has a way of taking the worst of its bad movies and redistributing them decades later as icons of its historic underbelly.
Arnon Shorr
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Hillel to mark release of 'The Hebrew Hammer'
Paramount will release to DVD today a telefilm that aired on Comedy Central last year. Hillel at Brandeis will be screening the film that evening as part of a national DVD-release event of coordinated screenings at approximately 80 campuses throughout the United States.
Eastwood's 'Dirty Harry' interview best aspect of DVD
On our own campus we have Ed Callahan to protect us. San Francisco has Detective Harry Callahan, Clint Eastwood's memorable "Dirty" Harry.
Hawn's 'Sugarland' out on DVD
The late, great film critic, Pauline Kael, saw a modest film from Universal Pictures in 1974. Although most critics were interested in the star, Goldie Hawn (Cactus Flower), who was then a recent Oscar winner, Kael took particular notice of the young director who made the film.
Spielberg's 'Duel' hits DVD
After reviewing the Star Wars DVD set several weeks ago, I took the opportunity to delve in to George Lucas' directorial infancy, and the new DVD release of his first feature, THX 1138.
Dark City' DVD provides insightful and exciting commentary
Two weeks ago, I reviewed the DVD release of the Star Wars trilogy. When Star Wars debuted in 1977, it left a deep and permanent impression on science fiction cinema.
DVD sheds light into mind of George Lucas
Parallel to the release of the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD, George Lucas and Warner Brothers teamed up to release another one of his celluloid creations.
Star Wars' DVD adds updated images and commentary to a classic trilogy
George Lucas begins the audio commentary on the Star Wars DVD by quipping that he made the film "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away." Although it is meant as a joke, the line comes across as poignant and nostalgic rather than funny.
Hero' big on shine, low on substance
Set deep in the heart, history and lore of China, one cannot help but notice the similarities between the new film Hero and Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Boston’s West End: The spirit of a neighborhood destroyed
Jewish students are not a monolith. Brandeis must stop treating us like one.
Doxxing has no place at Brandeis
A local Waltham organization works to uphold democracy
Paige Bueckers: A Special Talent