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Get Carter, 1971. Directed by Mike Hodges. Featuring Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, John Osborne, and Britt Ekland. SYNOPSIS: As I previously mentioned in my review of the recent Blu-ray release, a 4K Ultra HD edition of Get Carter was on the horizon, and I can confirm that it’s well worth the wait. The remaster is outstanding, and it comes with a generous selection of bonus features, including two commentary tracks, an extensive interview with director Mike Hodges, and additional content. Plus, you also receive a Blu-ray disc that features the remaster, rather than just an older Blu-ray thrown in. Highly recommended. In my earlier review of Get Carter on Blu-ray from Warner Archive Collection, I stated that a more comprehensive 4K Ultra HD version was coming soon. Now that it’s here, I can say it’s fantastic. It was certainly worth the wait for those who passed on Warner’s recently reissued, less impressive Blu-ray disc. You can read my earlier thoughts on the film, but here’s a brief summary: Get Carter stars Michael Caine as Jack Carter, who is involved with mobsters in London but is drawn back to his hometown of Newcastle following his brother's death. Jack quickly becomes suspicious that the official account of a drink-driving accident seems dubious, leading him to disregard warnings from his superiors and to take matters into his own hands. Before long, he's entangled in a variety of perilous situations, and as I noted in my review, it “was likely a remarkable way to launch 1970s cinema.” (I say “likely” because I was born in 1970.) The remaster for this release significantly enhances the image quality, which is exceptional. I acknowledge I've made similar statements about other 4K Ultra HD releases, but this disc truly represents the highest standard of image quality for this film on home video. Unless, of course, your home theater is as large as a cinema screen, but if that’s the case, I assume you have the means to possess original source files of films or something similar. Additionally, the film is included on a Blu-ray disc, and I want to emphasize that it’s not the same Blu-ray that was previously available in the US. From what I understand, both discs utilize the transfer created by BFI Video when the film was released on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray in the UK in 2022. If it’s not exactly the same transfer, it is reportedly very close. The earlier Blu-ray only featured a commentary track with Michael Caine, director Mike Hodges, and cinematographer Wolfgang Suschitsky, along with a few trailers. This same commentary is included here, along with the following extras: • Commentary track: Film critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw came together in 2022 to record this track, which serves as an ideal “film class on a disc” commentary that I appreciate. It offers an excellent exploration of Get Carter’s significance in both overall film history and specifically in UK film history. • Mike Hodges in Conversation (60:12): Captured by BFI in 2022, this provides a great overview of the director’s career, which also encompasses the cult classic Flash Gordon, which holds a special place in my heart. • Klinger on Klinger (24:09): Producer Michael Klinger’s son, Tony, reflects on his father’s career, which ranged from dramas to sex comedies. • The Sound of Roy Budd (17:07): Composer Roy Budd receives recognition here, courtesy of film music specialist Jonny Trunk. • Don’t Trust Boys (21:53): Petra Markham, who portrayed Jack Carter’s niece in several scenes, shares her experiences working on the film. The number of her scenes isn't meant to comment on her acting skills: I mention it because it allowed her to also participate in productions at the Royal Court and film her scenes for the BBC sitcom Albert and Victoria. Additionally, there’s a brief introduction to the film recorded by Caine in 2022, along with three trailers to complete this edition. Flickering Myth Rating – Film: ★ ★ ★ ★ / Movie: ★ ★ ★ ★ Brad Cook

Get Carter, 1971. Directed by Mike Hodges. Featuring Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, John Osborne, and Britt Ekland. SYNOPSIS: As I previously mentioned in my review of the recent Blu-ray release, a 4K Ultra HD edition of Get Carter was on the horizon, and I can confirm that it’s well worth the wait. The remaster is outstanding, and it comes with a generous selection of bonus features, including two commentary tracks, an extensive interview with director Mike Hodges, and additional content. Plus, you also receive a Blu-ray disc that features the remaster, rather than just an older Blu-ray thrown in. Highly recommended. In my earlier review of Get Carter on Blu-ray from Warner Archive Collection, I stated that a more comprehensive 4K Ultra HD version was coming soon. Now that it’s here, I can say it’s fantastic. It was certainly worth the wait for those who passed on Warner’s recently reissued, less impressive Blu-ray disc. You can read my earlier thoughts on the film, but here’s a brief summary: Get Carter stars Michael Caine as Jack Carter, who is involved with mobsters in London but is drawn back to his hometown of Newcastle following his brother's death. Jack quickly becomes suspicious that the official account of a drink-driving accident seems dubious, leading him to disregard warnings from his superiors and to take matters into his own hands. Before long, he's entangled in a variety of perilous situations, and as I noted in my review, it “was likely a remarkable way to launch 1970s cinema.” (I say “likely” because I was born in 1970.) The remaster for this release significantly enhances the image quality, which is exceptional. I acknowledge I've made similar statements about other 4K Ultra HD releases, but this disc truly represents the highest standard of image quality for this film on home video. Unless, of course, your home theater is as large as a cinema screen, but if that’s the case, I assume you have the means to possess original source files of films or something similar. Additionally, the film is included on a Blu-ray disc, and I want to emphasize that it’s not the same Blu-ray that was previously available in the US. From what I understand, both discs utilize the transfer created by BFI Video when the film was released on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray in the UK in 2022. If it’s not exactly the same transfer, it is reportedly very close. The earlier Blu-ray only featured a commentary track with Michael Caine, director Mike Hodges, and cinematographer Wolfgang Suschitsky, along with a few trailers. This same commentary is included here, along with the following extras: • Commentary track: Film critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw came together in 2022 to record this track, which serves as an ideal “film class on a disc” commentary that I appreciate. It offers an excellent exploration of Get Carter’s significance in both overall film history and specifically in UK film history. • Mike Hodges in Conversation (60:12): Captured by BFI in 2022, this provides a great overview of the director’s career, which also encompasses the cult classic Flash Gordon, which holds a special place in my heart. • Klinger on Klinger (24:09): Producer Michael Klinger’s son, Tony, reflects on his father’s career, which ranged from dramas to sex comedies. • The Sound of Roy Budd (17:07): Composer Roy Budd receives recognition here, courtesy of film music specialist Jonny Trunk. • Don’t Trust Boys (21:53): Petra Markham, who portrayed Jack Carter’s niece in several scenes, shares her experiences working on the film. The number of her scenes isn't meant to comment on her acting skills: I mention it because it allowed her to also participate in productions at the Royal Court and film her scenes for the BBC sitcom Albert and Victoria. Additionally, there’s a brief introduction to the film recorded by Caine in 2022, along with three trailers to complete this edition. Flickering Myth Rating – Film: ★ ★ ★ ★ / Movie: ★ ★ ★ ★ Brad Cook

Breaking Glass Pictures has unveiled a trailer for Inthralled, a supernatural horror film directed and written by Douglas Bankston. The story follows a widow who unintentionally brings a family curse to light when she visits her childhood home with her pregnant daughter, triggering a disturbing series of events after they stumble upon a forbidden book that uncovers a chilling revelation. […] Get Carter (1971) - 4K Ultra HD Analysis

Get Carter (1971) - 4K Ultra HD Analysis

Get Carter, 1971. Directed by Mike Hodges. Featuring Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, John Osborne, and Britt Ekland. SYNOPSIS: As I noted in my review of the recent Blu-ray release, a 4K Ultra HD edition of Get Carter was on the horizon, and I can assure you that it is worth the anticipation. The remaster is excellent, and it offers a great […] Single-shot sci-fi survival horror game Scurry reveals its trailer.

Single-shot sci-fi survival horror game Scurry reveals its trailer.

Signature Entertainment has unveiled a trailer and poster for Scurry, a sci-fi survival horror film directed by Luke Sparke (Primitive War). Filmed in one continuous shot, the story centers on Mark (Jamie Costa) and Kate (Emalia), two strangers striving to survive against a horde of genetically modified monstrous creatures lurking beneath a decaying city. Watch the [...] TIFF Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab Offers Controversial Taste Regarding the Genocide in Gaza

TIFF Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab Offers Controversial Taste Regarding the Genocide in Gaza

In January 2024, the Palestine Red Crescent Society received a distress call from Hind Rajab, a five-year-old girl who was in a car with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in Gaza City. The Israeli army opened fire on their vehicle, resulting in the deaths of everyone except for Rajab, who was able to seek assistance while trapped between the bodies of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest is set to be released in December.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest is set to be released in December.

Boom! Studios has revealed that it will conclude the year with the launch of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest, a brand-new one-shot comic crafted by writer Joey Esposito (Batman: Urban Legends) and illustrated by artist Gavin Smith (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). What truly makes a hero? The Power Rangers will find the answer to that question in this unique one-shot! […] Robin Hood makes his comeback to television with the trailer for the MGM+ series.

Robin Hood makes his comeback to television with the trailer for the MGM+ series.

MGM+ has released a trailer, poster, and images for the new adventure series Robin Hood, which reinterprets the classic English folktale. The series focuses on the bond between Rob, the mischievous son of a forester, and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord, as they fall in love and unite to lead a group of […] The Running Man featurette provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of Edgar Wright's action film.

The Running Man featurette provides a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of Edgar Wright's action film.

Paramount Pictures has unveiled a behind-the-scenes featurette that offers viewers insight into the rigorous training regimen that contributed to the dynamic action in Edgar Wright’s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man. Penned by the director of Shaun of the Dead in collaboration with Michael Bacall from 21 Jump Street, The Running Man features Glen Powell, William […] Olga Kurylenko's allure diminishes in the trailer for the horror-thriller Other.

Olga Kurylenko's allure diminishes in the trailer for the horror-thriller Other.

Shudder has released a trailer, poster, and images for "Other," the forthcoming psychological horror-thriller directed by David Moreau. Olga Kurylenko, known for her role in "Thunderbolts," stars as Alice, a woman who returns to her childhood home after her mother's passing, where she encounters a malevolent presence and a surveillance system that monitors her every move. Kate Mara stars as The Astronaut in a first-look clip from the sci-fi thriller.

Kate Mara stars as The Astronaut in a first-look clip from the sci-fi thriller.

In conjunction with its digital release in the UK, a first look clip from writer-director Jessica Varley’s sci-fi thriller The Astronaut, starring Kate Mara, has surfaced online; you can watch it below… Humanity is on the brink of discovering that we are not alone in this intriguing sci-fi thriller. Upon returning from her inaugural space mission, astronaut Sam Walker is unexpectedly found alive […] Check out the freshly released poster for Return to Silent Hill.

Check out the freshly released poster for Return to Silent Hill.

The fog has lifted with the release of a new poster for Christophe Gans’ Return to Silent Hill. Featuring War Horse actor Jeremy Irvine in the lead role, this third installment is inspired by the highly praised Konami video game Silent Hill 2, which narrates the somber tale of James, a widower who returns to the eponymous town when […] 12 Unapologetic TV Shows That Are Unconcerned About Offending You

12 Unapologetic TV Shows That Are Unconcerned About Offending You

These unapologetic TV shows have no concern for whether you find them offensive; their main goal is to entertain viewers. The Boots trailer showcases two close friends enlisting in the US Marine Corps during the 1990s.

The Boots trailer showcases two close friends enlisting in the US Marine Corps during the 1990s.

Netflix has called on viewers to pay attention with the launch of the trailer for Boots, their upcoming drama inspired by the memoir The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White. This story revolves around a closeted teenager and his best friend who enlist in the US Marine Corps during a period when being gay in the military is […] Derelict (2024) - Filmkritik

Derelict (2024) - Filmkritik

Derelict, 2024. Regie: Jonathan Zourin. Mit Suzanne Fulton, Pete Bird, Michael Coombes, Dean Kilbey, Leigh Barwell, Nick Cornwall und Ayvianna Snow. ZUSAMMENFASSUNG: Eine trauernde Tochter sinnt auf Rache für den Mord an ihrem Vater. Als einer der Verantwortlichen aus dem Gefängnis entlassen wird, merkt sie, dass es nicht so einfach ist, Rache zu nehmen. Ab und zu ein […] Prime Video has released the trailer for Harlan Coben's Lazarus, featuring Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy.

Prime Video has released the trailer for Harlan Coben's Lazarus, featuring Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy.

Prime Video has unveiled a poster and trailer for the forthcoming thriller series Harlan Coben’s Lazarus. Sam Claflin plays Joel, a man who starts to encounter inexplicable and unsettling experiences after his father's suicide, becoming involved in a string of cold-case murders while investigating his father's recent death and the murder of […]

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