STACK #237 July 2024

FEATURE MOVIE

8MM (1999) Directed by the late Joel Schumacher and starring Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, and James Gandolfini, from a screenplay by Andrew

Kevin Walker ( SE7EN ), 8MM is the controversial and disturbing thriller that sees Cage’s private detective character, Tom Welles, walking into the seedy pornography underworld while investigating the authenticity of a recently unearthed snuff film. This brilliant and jarring release includes an audio commentary, making-of-featurette, interviews, and more.

This month Imprint Films is taking us back to the '90s with their latest collection of highly sought after titles, which includes a world first on Blu-ray and a swag of bonus content. From hard-hitting crime flicks to a quirky, upbeat indie, this is a treasure trove of new releases begging to be added to your collection. Available July 31. Words Glenn Cochrane

Smoke/Blue in the Face (1995) But wait, there's more Harvey Keitel goodness, with the highly anticipated double-feature release of the star-studded Smoke and Blue in the Face (1995). These films explore a Brooklyn cigar shop as a popular community

Film Focus: Harvey Keitel collection Although Harvey Keitel got his start in the early 1970s, it wasn’t until the '90s that his career hit the heights of Hollywood, thanks to his starring role in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs . What followed was a burst of iconic performances, many of which are included in this brilliant box set. This six-film collection includes Abel Ferrara’s controversial Bad Lieutenant (1992), The Young Americans (1993), Dangerous Game (1993), Imaginary Crimes (1994), Clockers (1995), and Holy Smoke (1999). All films feature brand-new bonus content, including audio commentaries, interviews, and more.

hub. Director Wayne Wang, wrapping production early, crafted an impromptu sequel in two days. The two-disc set includes commentaries, interviews, featurettes, and more.

Also available

The Juror (1996) Men of Respect (1990)

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