Author name: Dr. Loomis

With over four decades of watching movies, Dr. Loomis has passion for films from directors such as Hitchcock, John Carpenter, Dario Argento, Christopher Nolan and Clint Eastwood. Dr. Loomis champions the restoration and release of films on 4K and Blu-ray.

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the anderson tapes blu-ray review
Thriller Movies Crime Movies Recommended UK Blu-ray Reviews

The Anderson Tapes Blu-ray Review, Stylish 1971 Connery Crime Thriller

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I’m a huge Sean Connery fan so when another of his films came out on Blu-ray recently I simply had to take a look. I’ve already covered quite a few of his films that are already out on glorious Blu-ray, links to those can be found below. This one’s a crime, thriller in which a heist takes place. So without further ado here’s my The Anderson Tapes Blu-ray review…

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The Howling II Blu-ray Review (1985)
Horror Movies UK Blu-ray Reviews

Howling II Blu-ray Review – An Unsatisfying 1985 Horror?

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How do you like your werewolf films? These a reason I ask is I’ve just finished watching Howling II aka Your Sister Is a Werewolf from 1985. It star the late great Christopher Lee and it came out on Blu-ray at the end of last year (Nov 2016) released by Arrow Video. So without further ado here’s my The Howling II Blu-ray Review. Ben White’s sister Karen, a journalist has just passed away…

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The Magus Blu-ray Review (1968)
Drama Movies Romance Movies UK Blu-ray Reviews

The Magus Blu-ray Review, Surreal 1968 Michael Caine Film

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Have you seen The Magus? I hadn’t but as it stars Michael Caine I thought I should take a look seeing it’s recently had a Blu-ray release. So without further ado here’s my The Magus Blu-ray review. A school teacher moves to take up a position on a small Greek Island following the breakdown of his relationship with his girlfriend. He meets a strange man whilst exploring the Island and becomes entangled in his mind games…

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The Stone Killer Blu-ray Review (1973)
Action Movies Recommended UK Blu-ray Reviews

The Stone Killer Blu-ray Review – Must See 1973 Bronson Film

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I’m always keen to see Charles Bronson films make their way on to Blu-ray, providing they have been properly restored. You can imagine that I was really pleased when Powerhouse Films announced that they would be bringing The Stone Killer (1973) to Blu-ray. Well I’ve now got it in my hands so without further ado here’s The Stone Killer Blu-ray Review…

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The Amityville Horror Blu-ray Review
Horror Movies Recommended UK Blu-ray Reviews

The Amityville Horror Blu-ray Review (1979) – Truly Terrifying

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I’ve always enjoyed watching horror film but certain one stick in your mind, The Omen, Poltergeist and Halloween to name just three. Another one of my favourites is The Amityville Horror (1979), well great news for me because thanks to Second Sight Films the film has just received its UK Blu-ray release and looks like it might just be a very good release. So without further ado here’s my The Amityville Horror Blu-ray Review…

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Ronin Blu-ray Review (1998)
Action Movies Recommended UK Blu-ray Reviews

Ronin Blu-ray Review – Excellent 1998 De Niro Action Movie

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If like me you are somewhat of a De Niro fan then you must at some point have watched his action / thriller Ronin. Remember those really exciting car chases? They were outstanding, well good news Arrow Video have just released a brand new 4K restoration on Blu-ray. Time I think to take a look, so without further ado here’s my Ronin Blu-ray Review. An Irish group hire a team of ex-special ops turned mercenaries to…

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The Front Page Blu-ray Review (1931)
Comedy Movies UK Blu-ray Reviews

The Front Page Blu-ray Review – 1931 Film

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Having just reviewed the Cary Grant film His Girl Friday I’m taking a look at the first film version of that story The Front Page (1931). This is included on the Blu-ray version of the Cary Grant film. The story is the same with just a couple of tweaks, the main one being the character of Hildy in this version is a man. So without further ado here’s my The Front Page Blu-ray Review…

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The Parole Officer Blu-ray Review
Comedy Movies Recommended UK Blu-ray Reviews

The Parole Officer Blu-ray Review – Splendid 2001 Steve Coogan Comedy

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I feel it’s time for another British comedy and this one is written by and stars a certain Steve Coogan. No this is not the Alan Partridge film, this is The Parole Officer from 2001. Is it any good? Well yes it is indeed very funny. So without further ado here are my thoughts on the film; The Parole Officer Blu-ray review…

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