Tag: 1954

4K Review: Seven Samurai (BFI) | Does Dolby Vision make this BFI release a must-buy over Criterion?

I imported the BFI release of Seven Samurai (1954) rather than going with the Criterion 4K. Was that the right move? If you enjoy this episode, please give it a like and consider subscribing to Cinefessions on YouTube!   Branden ChowenBranden has been a film fan since he was young, roaming the halls of Blockbuster…


Movie Review – Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

Title: Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Director: Jack Arnold Runtime: 79 minutes — Creature of the Black Lagoon is another one of the original Universal monster films, and another one that doesn’t quite deliver on the high praise it receives. Creature has a few memorable moments, including some excellent underwater suspense scenes, and some…