David Brook

I'm behind in plugging my reviews so here's an assortment of recent posts:

Je T'aime, Je T'aime, A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness, Night of the Felines, Who Can Kill a Child?, Beyond Justice/Guardian Angel & Lady With a Sword.

You can find my reviews here: blueprintreview.co.uk/author/david...

💿May Announcements💿

We always offer a healthy spread and this month is no exception: a cult caveman satire, tender traintracks drama, real-life prison escapes and a new Raro title on police corruption 🧵

The BFI have special offers on our Raro Video imprint available now. These discounts last until 23rd Feb, but be sure to grab them while stocks last!

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Running on Karma - Eureka - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews Johnnie To & Wai Ka-Fai's unusual Buddhist genre-mash. It's being released on Blu-ray by Eureka Masters of Cinema.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai's unusual Buddhist-themed genre mish-mash, Running on Karma. It's being released on Blu-ray by Eureka - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/runn...

Mermaid Legend - Third Window - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews Toshiharu Ikeda's curious mix of low-key drama and blood-soaked action. It's being released on Blu-ray by Third Window.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Mermaid Legend, Toshiharu Ikeda's eye-opening blend of low-key drama and blood-soaked violence, which is being released on Blu-ray by @thirdwindowfilms.com as part of their Directors Company series - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/merm...

Review of 2024 & Special Podcast - Blueprint: Review Some members of the Blueprint: Review team look back at their favourite films, physical releases and first-time watches of 2024.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've posted our epic review of 2024. On top of the usual array of lists from our fabulous contributors, four of us recorded a special podcast episode looking at our favourite films, releases and first-time watches of the year. blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/revi...

Love Unto Waste & Rouge - 88 Films - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews two early Stanley Kwan films, which are being released separately on Blu-ray by 88 Films.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at two early films by Stanley Kwan - Love Unto Waste and Rouge. Both are being released on Blu-ray by @88films.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/love...

Stray Dog & High and Low - BFI - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews this pair of Akira Kurosawa crime classics which are being released on Blu-ray by The BFI.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Stray Dog and High and Low, two superb crime thrillers from Akira Kurosawa. They're both being released on Blu-ray by BFI (separately).

blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/stra...

Sahara - Indicator - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews Zoltán Korda's gripping wartime adventure, starring Humphrey Bogart. It's being released on Blu-ray by Indicator.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Zoltán Korda's gripping war movie Sahara, starring Humphrey Bogart. It's being released on Blu-ray by Indicator @indicator.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/saha...

Three Wishes for Cinderella - Second Run - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews Václav Vorlícek's charming and progressive version of the Cinderella story. It's being released on Blu-ray by Second Run.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Václav Vorlícek's charming and surprisingly progressive take on the classic Cinderella story, Three Wishes for Cinderella. It's being released on Blu-ray by @secondrun.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/thre...

And here's part 2 of my stats...

I've also shared my most watched directors and actors courtesy of Letterboxd. Japanese films dominate this year, which is no surprise.

I'm hoping some of you other film geeks will share your stats too!

It's a new year, which means it's time to share my annual film watching stats! I watched slightly fewer films than the previous year but a higher percentage from my own collection and less from screeners which is good. A nice mix of eras were covered, though my pre-60s game was weak.

The northern lights were visible at the same time as seeing in the New Year here in Finland! I didn't know whether to watch the fireworks or take pictures of the northern lights! Quite a way to bring in the New Year.

Happy New Year everyone!

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2024 has been a good year for DCB Productions. I've been involved in some fantastic projects for wonderful partners, such as Bazooka Bunny, Shooting Fish Theatre Co, Taylor Made Arts, NOSP, National Police Memorial Day and more.

Thank you all for your support and I wish everyone a happy New Year.

Rampo Noir - Arrow - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews this anthology film based on stories by Japanese author Edogawa Rampo. It’s being released on Blu-ray by Arrow Video.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Rampo Noir, a striking anthology film based on stories by the Japanese author Edogawa Rampo (or Rampo, as he's often credited). It's being released on Blu-ray by @arrowvideo.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/12/ramp...

Weak Spot - Radiance - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews Peter Fleischmann‘s paranoid political thriller, which is being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Peter Fleischmann's relatively low-key paranoid political thriller Weak Spot. It's being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films - blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/12/weak...

Nothing is Sacred: Three Heresies by Luis Buñuel - Radiance - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews Radiance Films' Blu-ray box set of films from the legendary Spanish director Luis Buñuel.

Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at a late contender for the Blu-ray release of the year - Radiance Films' 'Nothing is Sacred: Three Heresies by Luis Buñuel' - blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/12/noth... @filmsradiance.bsky.social

The Man from Majorca - Radiance - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews Bo Widerberg's Swedish crime procedural, which is being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films.

I thought Buffer had automatically been posting my Blueprint: Review updates here but it hasn't. So here's my latest review, for Bo Widerberg's gripping crime thriller, The Man From Majorca. It's being released on Blu-ray by @filmsradiance.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/12/the-...

Thanks! We've reviewed quite a few of your commentaries and essays on there. Keep up the amazing work!

Days / Afternoon - Two films by Tsai Ming-Liang - Second Run - Blueprint: Review David Brook reviews Second Run's Blu-ray release of two films by the acclaimed Malaysian filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang.

I realised I set up an account here but haven't posted anything from Blueprint: Review yet (I'm taking a week off for some special screenings). So, here's a review from a couple of weeks ago for the @secondrun.bsky.social release of two films by Tsai Ming-Liang blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/11/days...

Thank you! I wish the site was profitable enough to pay people. I get the odd paid post and advert now and again, but they pay very little - just enough to cover costs. We all do it for the love and the free discs.

I'd love a new writer over at Blueprint: Review blueprintreview.co.uk if there are any UK trans up-and-comers who don't mind unpaid writing for a fairly popular physical media focused platform. We get screeners from most of the major boutique labels as pseudo-payment. Message me if interested.

Day 15 of my 30 for 30 Creativity Challenge for Shooting Fish Theatre Company - Today I used creative mode on Minecraft to make a block version of the Shooting Fish logo!

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