Though there are some gaps in the supplements, Criterion's box set is a wonderful tribute to “the Godfather of black cinema,” making it the perfect introduction to his work. Throw in some impressive presentations, along with Mario Van Peebles’ Baadasssss!, and the set becomes a must-have.
Video: 8 / Audio: 7 / Supplements: 8Recent Reviews
Love & Basketball Blu-ray
Criterion's new special edition for Gina Prince-Bythewood's debut feature delivers a sharp new presentation and a wealth of material around the film's production and impact
Mona Lisa Blu-ray
Neil Jordan's highly regarded thriller/character study finally receives the release it deserves in North America-
Arrow VideoLegend Blu-ray
Arrow's new restoration of the theatrical cut exceeds expectations with the supplements building off of Universal's pre-existing material, making this edition fans will want to pick up
Legend Blu-ray
Arrow's new restoration of the theatrical cut exceeds expectations with the supplements building off of Universal's pre-existing material, making this edition fans will want to pick up-
The Criterion Collection
Don’t Play Us Cheap Blu-ray
A nice presentation but a real missed opportunity when it comes down to supplements
Don’t Play Us Cheap Blu-ray
A nice presentation but a real missed opportunity when it comes down to supplements-
Arrow Video
Children of the Corn 4K UHD Blu-ray
Arrow's 4K edition offers some notable improvements over their already solid Blu-ray edition, thanks primarily to Dolby Vision, but the improvements are still ultimately negligible
Children of the Corn 4K UHD Blu-ray
Arrow's 4K edition offers some notable improvements over their already solid Blu-ray edition, thanks primarily to Dolby Vision, but the improvements are still ultimately negligible-
The Criterion Collection
Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song Blu-ray
The highlight of Criterion's Van Peebles box set, the release comes with a sharp looking presentation and a wealth of bonus material that even includes Mario Van Peebles' Baadasssss!
Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song Blu-ray
The highlight of Criterion's Van Peebles box set, the release comes with a sharp looking presentation and a wealth of bonus material that even includes Mario Van Peebles' Baadasssss!-
The Criterion Collection
The Damned Blu-ray
Questionable colours aside, Criterion's new Blu-ray edition for Visconti's dark vision of moral decay is a noteworthy upgrade over Warner's 2004 DVD
The Damned Blu-ray
Questionable colours aside, Criterion's new Blu-ray edition for Visconti's dark vision of moral decay is a noteworthy upgrade over Warner's 2004 DVD-
The Criterion Collection
Watermelon Man Blu-ray
Criterion's edition betters Indicator's Blu-ray in the image department, yet there are still no extensive supplements around the film itself
Watermelon Man Blu-ray
Criterion's edition betters Indicator's Blu-ray in the image department, yet there are still no extensive supplements around the film itself-
The Criterion Collection
The Story of a Three Day Pass Blu-ray
Criterion's latest director-centric box set for starts things off spectacularly with a wonderful looking presentation of Melvin Van Peeble's debut feature film
The Story of a Three Day Pass Blu-ray
Criterion's latest director-centric box set for starts things off spectacularly with a wonderful looking presentation of Melvin Van Peeble's debut feature film-
The Criterion Collection
After Life Blu-ray
It's a dark and grainy film by design, but Criterion's digital presentation does a commendable job pulling it off
After Life Blu-ray
It's a dark and grainy film by design, but Criterion's digital presentation does a commendable job pulling it off-
The Criterion Collection
Ashes and Diamonds Blu-ray
Though it's disheartening that Criterion isn't upgrading all three films in Wajda's trilogy, the new Blu-ray for Ashes and Diamonds offers a sharp upgrade over the previous DVD
Ashes and Diamonds Blu-ray
Though it's disheartening that Criterion isn't upgrading all three films in Wajda's trilogy, the new Blu-ray for Ashes and Diamonds offers a sharp upgrade over the previous DVD-
Arrow Video
Blind Beast Blu-ray
Arrow's release is well worth picking up but it's a shame Masumura's dark film wasn't given an all-new restoration
Blind Beast Blu-ray
Arrow's release is well worth picking up but it's a shame Masumura's dark film wasn't given an all-new restoration-
The Criterion Collection
Original Cast Album: “Company” Blu-ray
With a wonderful collection of material around Pennebaker's film and the musical Company, this is one of Criterion's best special editions in recent memory
Original Cast Album: “Company” Blu-ray
With a wonderful collection of material around Pennebaker's film and the musical Company, this is one of Criterion's best special editions in recent memory-
The Criterion Collection
Beasts of No Nation Blu-ray
The presentation may be about on par with what Netflix's streaming service delivers but the features do a wonderful job covering the film's lengthy production
