When I think of the television of my childhood, a few fuzzy images shine bright in my mind. One of these memories comes from a VHS tape, recorded off the […]
Film
This is a modified transcription of an episode of Dyer’s Daily podcast. Between 2018 and 2023, the podcast series featured Jamie Dyer speaking for three minutes about a chosen subject, […]
Cage of Gold, an Ealing Studios drama from 1950 has been given the restoration treatment by StudioCanal. Deriving from a new 4K scan, the film has been released on Blu-Ray, […]
Laurel and Hardy, one of Hollywood’s greatest double act. Generations of film fans have witnessed their slapstick humour, the Music Box falling down the stairs or “another fine mess”. I […]
Jamie Dyer takes a look at a big-screen adaptation of a classic British radio show from the 1950s. Does it still stand up to modern viewing? Film: Life with the […]
Another classic film is given the restoration treatment for release on Blu-Ray from StudioCanal. Is it all smooth sailing or is there a rocky ride ahead? StudioCanal will release a […]
Hunted was originally released in 1952. The film starred Dirk Bogarde as Chris Lloyd, the hunted man of the title. Produced by the Rank Organisation, Hunted was the first time […]
Originally released in 1953, The Kidnappers stars Jon Whiteley, Vincent Winter, Adrienne Corri, Jean Anderson, Theodore Bikel, and Duncan Macrae. The story follows two little orphaned boys, Harry (Whiteley) and […]
In this written review, Jamie Dyer writes about his first experience of seeing Gold Diggers of 1933 for the first time. A vintage Warner Bros Musical recently restored and released […]
The Basic Details: Name of Movie: CommandoYear: 1985Director: Mark L. LesterWriter: Steven E. de SouzaStarring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan HedayaRuntime: 90 MinutesOriginal Studio: 20th Century FoxAvailable on: Disney […]