Many people might struggle to recall their first encounter or introduction to a religious figure, but I vividly remember mine. It was the medieval fantasy Ladyhawke that acquainted me with the corrupt Bishop of Aquila, played immaculately by the late John Wood. However, a more shining example of the Catholic faith comes through Antonia Bird’s […]
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Next to the iconic shot of the Statue of Liberty in the original Planet of the Apes, the late Donald Sutherland letting out a deafening shriek while pointing ominously in the remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, probably takes second place as the most spoiler-heavy image in science fiction. Despite its meme-level usage, Imprint
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If you were to ask Google about the “Gong Man” for the Rank Organisation, you’ll likely be presented with some extraordinary back story. Probably similar in vain to how Mr. Rogers wore long sleeves to cover his inappropriate tattoos that he had inked while serving as an elite sniper. I prefer mystery, so I just
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Thirty-odd years before Stephen King did for clowns what Jaws did for sharks, these energetic acrobats of silliness gave laughter to many, often during darker times. Kirk Douglas stars as one such entertainer, Hans Müller, in the classic drama, The Juggler, which has made its worldwide debut on Blu-ray through Imprint Films in Australia. After
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Nothing keeps the action contained like an aerial hijacking movie, which I grew up watching during the early to mid-90s. I had an aisle seat right next to Passenger 57, and I loved all of them, even Turbulence starring Ray Liotta, which seems to have vanished off the radar. Jet Storm, however, might be the
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Cliff Roberston wants “to be a cowboy, baby!” in the 1970s moody drama, J.W. Coop, which has just made its worldwide debut on Blu-ray thanks to Imprint Films in Australia. Written, co-produced, directed by, and starring Robertson, this contemporary Western has more Texas vibes than King of the Hill, but you won’t find any propane
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Known widely for their robust box sets, Imprint Films takes special care in curating these often-epic packages of classic cinema for their diverse catalogue, and one of the earliest is Tales of Adventure, with Collection 6 now available on Blu-ray. Under a theme of combat and survival against the odds, four classics, Counter-Attack (1945), Abandon
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Australian viewers who grew up during the early 90s will likely remember regular airings of the cult TV series, Monkey Magic, which became so popular at my primary school that one aspiring lyricist came up with a catchy rhyme. “Monkey Magic. Monkey Magic. His balls are plastic. Monkey Magic” If you’re familiar with the theme
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As the world becomes a more frightening place, the bleak war-torn drama Savior comes to Blu-ray for the first time, thanks to the efforts of Imprint Films. However, it won’t put us back on the right track. If anything, it will simply give us pause to say, “At least things aren’t that bad.” Presented by
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I first heard the phrase ‘A Bridge Too Far’ when purchasing a copy of the follow-up title to the original Close Combat on PC. While impressed by its attention to detail and sophisticated gameplay, it proved to be ‘A Bridge Too Far’ for my patience and skill. It did however fuel my growing interest in
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