[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" min_height="" hover_type="none" link=""][fusion_text] Plot: What’s it about? As I thought about that man’s legacy another leader came to mind that was his counterpart and his opposite in many ways. I realized that despite my best intentions I had not sat down to watch Spike Lee’s film Malcolm X , so my wife and I decided to sit down and watch it. Due to the length of the film it took us a couple nights, and after watching it I took a while to write this review, because I didn’t want to screw my review up. Malcolm X is an epic film. Running over three hours, the film tackles the life and times of Civil Rights leader, Black Muslim, and political activist Malcolm X. Cast perfectly for the role, Denzel Washington plays him through three decades of his life. The film follows Malcolm Little (as he was known prior to converting to Islam) in swinging 1940s Boston. Known to many as Detroit Red, due to his red hair, Malcolm and his friend Shorty (Spike Lee) are small-time hoodlums. Malcolm had come up in a rough environment due to his father’s murder at the hands of the Ku-Klux Klan. This led to his mother being put in a sanitarium, a split family, and life in a foster home. Despite his intelligence he was constantly taught that he could not amount to anything. As an adult in Boston, Malcolm and Shorty get involved with some mobsters and start dating some white women. When a burglary goes wrong, the judge throws the book at them (partially due to their “corruption” of the white women.) Sentenced to prison for an eight-year stretch, Malcolm finds a father figure in a man named Baines (Albert Hall) that teaches Malcolm how to curb his addictions to alcohol, drugs, and adultery. He turns Malcolm’s attention toward praising Allah and heeding the words of Elijah Muhammad, the leader of the Black Muslim movement. Malcolm reads the entirety of the Miriam Webster Dictionary and devotes himself entirely to the propagation of the Black Muslim movement and belief in Allah. As he rises in the ranks through his eloquent and explosive speeches, he begins to outshine the man he admired most. As he begins to doubt in Elijah Mohammed and dig deeper into his faith in Allah, the followers of the Black Muslim movement begin to turn against him. I remember that we read Malcolm X’s autobiography in junior high school or freshman year of high school. I remember that I enjoyed the book but the years had passed and my memory had grown hazy. I do know that growing up the picture of Malcolm X that loomed above our heads in Mrs. Walker’s class of Malcolm touching the finger to his temple, daring us to think, had an impact on me as a youth. As an adult, watching the film for the first time (my school was a small private school that did not show films that they deemed controversial to the students,) I felt very conflicted about my feelings towards Malcolm X. On one hand, I thought highly of his ability to speak about the evils that were perpetrated against his people. He had been given every reason to hate and distrust white men. On the other hand, he spent so much of his life working hard to divide the races. By the time Malcolm X had changed his opinions toward racial harmony based upon his trip to Mecca, it was just a small part of his life. I feel that at the time that Malcolm X was alive he was needed to help to shake things up and change the racial dynamics in the country. As I watched the film, I felt like his fiery rhetoric would be so harmful to the country now. This film is meant to make the audience ask these questions that I felt myself asking. The film very intentionally begins with footage of the Rodney King beating along with a flag burning to reveal a smoldering X. This immediately lets the viewer know that this is not a film that is just about a civil rights leader who died in the Sixties, but about a lack of civil justice that plagues our country still. As a viewer, I could not help but think of the recent spate of killings of African American males in our country, and as much as I hope that we live in a world that is far removed from the injustices of the past, there is obviously still room to grow. This film is not an easy film to watch and is relentlessly provocative from the first frames. Malcolm X was a genius but also propagated an agenda that was decidedly against working together. I was relieved to see that by the end of his life his eyes had been opened to the idea of the races working together to cure the world of racism. The film captures a firebrand performance by Denzel Washington in what is arguably his career best. Denzel is Malcolm in the film. You will not be able to take your eyes off him as he nails every mannerism. I really have no idea how he lost the Oscar that year. The film is also very well-written with an epic attention to detail that goes through numerous decades with ease. Each time period is recreated very well. Spike Lee is a director that people love or hate. I personally like his films for the most part, despite the fact that he is not above excess. The first third of the film suffers a little from his stylistic choices, but the last two thirds of the film are pitch-perfect. At the end of the day, the questions posed by the film are good questions. I think that Spike Lee delivered a film that actually lives up to the larger than life and tragic figure that was Malcolm X. If you have not seen the film, I highly recommend it. If your kids are old enough to study the man, you should show it to them. Video: How’s it look? Warner did a good job on the transfer of the film using an MPEG 4 AVC codec of a new 2K restoration. The image looks natural and good, retaining most of the grain. This is an interesting transfer because the first third of the film is shot in a way that is supposed t make the film have a nostalgic look. That look is achieved with the use of soft-focus (like in Altman’s The Long Goodbye ) so the first third of the film is not going to blow away most people visually. In the last two thirds of the film, it is a different story. It is crisp and beautiful and looks fantastic. I still would love to see this one get the full 4K treatment, but for now this is a good job by Warner Brothers. Audio: How’s it sound? This DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track is very capable of delivering the goods. With an excellent soundtrack that relies heavily on jazz and popular artists from the Forties through the Sixties, the film keeps the music coming. The stirring score by Terence Blanchard helps to give the film the music it needs to make its points. This is a very competent track with good clarity and immersion is pretty good for a film that is over twenty-five years old on a Blu-ray from 2012. Supplements: What are the extras? An extra DVD is included that contains a 92 minute documentary. The remainder of the supplements are on the first disc that contains the movie. Disc One Audio Commentary - Director Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander Brown and other select members of the crew provide a lot of insight into how the film came together. The members were recorded separately but the commentary still feels very collaborative (like the film.) By Any Means Necessary: The Making of Malcolm X (SD, 30 minutes) - this is a fantastic little piece that shows how the film came together and most interestingly how they received the last of their funding. I recommend watching this if you are a fan of the film or of Spike Lee’s approach to filmmaking. There is no denying that he is ballsy. Deleted Scenes with Director Introductions (SD, 22 minutes) - Nine deleted scenes are included, each with an introduction from Lee. Malcolm and Shorty Watch Cagnie and Bogie Sophia and Peg Case a House The First Colored President of the United States The Evils of Pork The Pleasures of an Ice Cream Soda Malcolm Teaches Benjamin Discipline The Sphinx Nose, the Sphinx Lips Malcolm Must Return to America A Second Chance to Answer the Question Theatrical Trailer (SD, 3 minutes) Disc Two Malcolm X , 1972 Documentary (SD, 92 minutes) - Director Arnold Perl's 1972 documentary is presented on a separate disk and for the most part is well worth your time. Here is a fair warning - the opening five minutes of this film is so terrible that I almost turned it off. After that, the documentary has a ton of great imagery of Malcolm X including interviews with Cassius Clay at that time. This documentary also just goes to show what an amazing job they did on the film. Malcolm X is presented in English Dolby Digital 2.0 with optional English SDH and Spanish subtitles. The Bottom Line Malcolm X is a biopic made on an epic scale. The film is very rewarding and also very challenging. Denzel gives what I believe is his very best performance and could not be any better in the role. The Blu-ray offers great picture that really shines in the last two thirds of the film and all the special features from the DVD have been ported over including the DVD of the Malcolm X documentary that was nominated for an Oscar in 1972. The film overall is excellent and worth checking out. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Plot: What's it about? There were plenty of films from 2013 that I enjoyed, but wouldn't necessarily want to watch again. That's not so much of a knock, but the subject matter is very heavy and can be rather tough to stomach on repeat viewing. Some of the films that come to mind are Dallas Buyers Club , Out of The Furnace and the film reviewed here: Oldbo y, directed by Spike Lee, many seemed to attack it early on for the very fact that it's a remake. I haven't seen the 2003 original film of the same name, but judging this version on its own terms, it's not nearly as bad as you've probably heard. Truthfully, I enjoyed it quite a bit. Again, I can't compare it to the original since I've yet to see it, but I feel it's a worthy entry in its own right and warrants a viewing. As I mentioned, it's not something I feel the need to sit through more than once, but it's a powerful film that stayed with me after it ended. From what I've read, it follows the plot of the original film fairly closely. I feel I had something of an advantage going into this film with zero prior knowledge of where things were headed (or where they might head). The trailers made it seem like a simple revenge tale of a man who's been imprisoned for 20 years and sets out to find the one(s) who locked him away. Much to my surprise, there's much more going on here than it might initially seem. Josh Brolin plays Joe Doucett, an advertising exec who drinks heavily and has what seems like a broken relationship with his ex-wife. He's close to sealing the deal with a client until he hits on his girlfriend and the deal goes sour. He passes out in the street only to awaken in a hotel room. He's locked there and is basically a prisoner. He's fed by his captors and has a TV in his room, but little else, including zero clue about why he's there and who put him there. Joe sees news of the murder of his ex-wife and the he is the prime suspect in her murder (his captors set this up). The film begins in 1993 and eventually we flash forward to 20 years later in present day. This is where Joe begins his quest to get some answers and revenge. He meets up with an old friend Chucky (Michael Imperioli). The two go way back and even attended school together. Chucky helps Joe get up to speed in his search, including giving him basic tips on how to use a computer (after all, the guy's been locked up for 20 years). This sets up the basic premise for the film, but I feel it best to end the synopsis here. Part of the joy (for me at least) was not having any idea the direction the film would take. Samuel L. Jackson shows up in a supporting role and he may or may not have something to do with why Joe was locked away. There were some scenes in this film that raised some serious WTF moments from me, including a scene where Joe attacks several men using only a hammer. I won't reveal the final twist, but it definitely made an impression and left me more than a little uneasy. Your appreciation for Spike Lee as a filmmaker will vary, but it's hard to deny his craft. More often than not his films leave an impression. I am still surprised by a lot of the negative reviews this film received. Some people just can't accept that a film should ever be remade. My guess is that Spike Lee appreciates the original film enough that he almost wanted to pay homage to that film. That might not be the case, but that's the impression that I get. Supposedly he was forced to cut a large number of scenes from the final cut. Both he and Josh Brolin have stated that they prefer the original cut. I have no issues with the final cut of the film as I feel it's paced perfectly, but I do wonder how Lee's original cut might've worked. I would definitely like to see that version at some point, but I imagine that's not very likely. I recommend Oldboy despite any reservations you might have. I'm sure some will still prefer the original, but this version at least deserves a chance. If anything, it only makes me want to seek out the original version to see how it plays out as well. It's not an easy film to watch, but I enjoyed it for keeping me with it. Video: How's it look? Sony's 2.40:1 AVC HD encoded transfer is certainly representative of what we'd expect from a large studio. The movie, high profile as it was, wasn't exactly a box office hit, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't look the part. It does. Yellows and earthy tones seem to dominate and a few of the scenes have a naturalistic grainy look to them, but it’s not all bad. In fact I rather liked it. Detail is on par with most other new to Blu-ray releases - the intricate details of the luxurious homes and everything in between. Simply put, there’s not a lot to complain about here and it’s another shining example of what to expect from a new to the format disc. Audio: How's it sound? The movie is about one thing - revenge. And not the good kind. So with that said, the DTS HD Master Audio soundtrack does pack a punch at times and at others, offers little in terms of support from the surrounds. Vocals are a bit on the rough side and don't read "rough" as a bad thing, just more gritty. Something about a "male" movie must say that guys have to lower the octaves of their voices in order to sound tough. LFE are invoked from time to time and overall, it's a strong mix that certainly delivers the blows. Well done. Supplements: What are the extras? There may be a lot of bullet points on the back of the box, but very few of these offer up a lot of substance. Extended & Alternate Scenes - Four in all. The Making of Oldboy - This is the one with the most (read: any) substance. We get some interviews with the cast and crew, shooting a few key sequences and some behind the scenes footage. Talking Heads - We get a montage of clips and scenes from the movie as the film's producers take us through it in a very quick manner. Transformation - We do get a pretty good and interesting look at Brolin's performance and physical transformation in the movie. Workout Video - Not a typo. It's a montage of some of the fight scenes in the film. UltraViolet Copy

Plot: What's it about? I have to admit that when it comes to a Spike Lee movie (oh, I mean a Spike Lee "joint") it's kind of hit and miss with me. While I applaud his previous efforts like "Malcolm X" and "Do the Right Thing" I couldn't really get into "Bamboozled" and "Crooklyn". That's not to say they were bad movies, just not really my thing. Lee has ventured outside of his box with his last few efforts, the gritty "25th Hour" with Edward Norton was one of my recent favorites and with his fourth re-teaming with Denzel Washington, I couldn't help but be intrigued to see "Inside Man". It's a stellar cast, for sure, featuring Washington, Jodie Foster, Clive Owen and the nearly legendary Christopher Plummer. Then again cops and robbers movies are about as old as movies themselves. Can we really show an angle of a bank robbery that hasn't been shown dozens of times before? And if so, how long will it take for another filmmaker to copy it on the next movie? There's a reason these actors are at the top of their game and one of the reason ‘Inside Man" works on a variety of levels. Washington plays Detective Keith Frazier, a well-respected officer in the NYPD who has had some shady deals in the past. He's been assigned to be a negotiator in a bank robbery turned hostage situation. As we know, Dalton Russell (Clive Owen) and his group of masked cohorts have decided to rob a local bank. But, in an attempt to get away with it, they dress the occupants of the bank to look exactly like themselves. It's an odd twist on the classic bank robber motif, and one that's so ingenious it wouldn't surprise me that some "real" bank robbers used it. Frazier is trying to diffuse the situation and at the same time trying to cater to the demands of Russell. This is before we meet Madeline White (Jodie Foster), a hired gun who is working for the Chairman of the Board, Arthur Case (Christopher Plummer). Can Frazier successfully negotiate the situation or will one of New York's most prestigious banks be robbed? There's a lot going on in "Inside Man", but Lee manages to make it work. I feel that Jodie Foster's part is a bit wasted, but that's not to say that she doesn't do well in her role. I've never really pictured any of her characters to be the aloof, arrogant type but she pulls it off. Washington, perhaps my favorite living actor, is great in his role and is actually *gasp* showing signs of aging! Clive Owen is also great in his role of the antagonist as well, though he's covered by a mask for most of the film. The movie manages to be tense without making a mockery of it and original enough that you don't feel cheated after the credits role. On a side note, I will say that a face stood out in the cast and after the ending credits rolled, I knew why. In the role of "Mobie Command Officer Berk" is a High School friend of mine, Ashlie Atkinson who was with me in a few school plays. While she's gone onto one side of the gig, I've gone to the other. Small world, eh? All that aside, "Inside Man" was a great, taut action movie that is certainly worthy of a viewing. Video: How does it look? "Inside Man" sports a 2.40:1 VC-1 HD transfer is spot on and is one of the more impressive transfers I've seen in recent memory. Colors really seem to pop, even though the majority of the movie has a somewhat muted tone to it. Detail level is superior to the standard DVD in every way and I noticed a few of the background scenes which were a bit fuzzy in the standard DVD transfer are cleaned up a lot now. This is the exact same transfer as was used for the HD-DVD and suffice it to say that most any new to the format disc will look great on a next generation format and "Inside Man" is no exception. Audio: How does it sound? The Dolby TrueHD track used on the HD-DVD has been replaced with Universal's "new" standard of a DTS Master Audio track. The film has a very jazzy, urban beat to it and while the majority of the film is dialogue-driven, there are moments when I craned my neck around and kind of sat there in awe as the soundtrack did its thing. While not the best-sounding track out there, I don't fault the audio as the movie sounds like it was made to be a bit on the lower end of the audio spectrum. I was hard-pressed to find much difference between the two tracks, but there's nothing wrong with the way this sounds, for sure. Supplements: What are the extras? Universal has ported over all of the same supplements from the standard DVD and HD-DVD and added a BD-Live functionality to the disc as well. First up is a commentary with Director Spike Lee who dishes on the making of the movie and the high-profile cast. Lee gives a great commentary who's chatty all the way through. There are some 25 minutes of deleted scenes and with the movie being 2 plus hours already, it's clear to see why they were left out of the final cut. There's the obligatory The Making of Inside Man" with some interviews with the cast and crew and some behind the scenes footage. What's most interesting, though, is "Number 4" which is a one on one with Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. The two are obviously close friends and they rehash their previous movies together. For the record they're "Mo Better Blues", "Malcolm X", "He Got Game' and "Inside Man". Both are very candid about their thoughts on each others movies and roles. It's a nice touch and a good featurette.

Plot: What's it about? I have to admit that when it comes to a Spike Lee movie (oh, I mean a Spike Lee "joint") it's kind of hit and miss with me. While I applaud his previous efforts like "Malcolm X" and "Do the Right Thing" I couldn't really get into "Bamboozled" and "Crooklyn". That's not to say they were bad movies, just not really my thing. Lee has ventured outside of his box with his last few efforts, the gritty "25th Hour" with Edward Norton was one of my recent favorites and with his fourth re-teaming with Denzel Washington, I couldn't help but be intrigued to see "Inside Man". It's a stellar cast, for sure, featuring Washington, Jodie Foster, Clive Owen and the nearly legendary Christopher Plummer. Then again cops and robbers movies are about as old as movies themselves. Can we really show an angle of a bank robbery that hasn't been shown dozens of times before? And if so, how long will it take for another filmmaker to copy it on the next movie? There's a reason these actors are at the top of their game and one of the reason â€˜Inside Man" works on a variety of levels. Washington plays Detective Keith Frazier, a well-respected officer in the NYPD who has had some shady deals in the past. He's been assigned to be a negotiator in a bank robbery turned hostage situation. As we know, Dalton Russell (Clive Owen) and his group of masked cohorts have decided to rob a local bank. But, in an attempt to get away with it, they dress the occupants of the bank to look exactly like themselves. It's an odd twist on the classic bank robber motif, and one that's so ingenious it wouldn't surprise me that some "real" bank robbers used it. Frazier is trying to diffuse the situation and at the same time trying to cater to the demands of Russell. This is before we meet Madeline White (Jodie Foster), a hired gun who is working for the Chairman of the Board, Arthur Case (Christopher Plummer). Can Frazier successfully negotiate the situation or will one of New York's most prestigious banks be robbed? There's a lot going on in "Inside Man", but Lee manages to make it work. I feel that Jodie Foster's part is a bit wasted, but that's not to say that she doesn't do well in her role. I've never really pictured any of her characters to be the aloof, arrogant type but she pulls it off. Washington, perhaps my favorite living actor, is great in his role and is actually *gasp* showing signs of aging! Clive Owen is also great in his role of the antagonist as well, though he's covered by a mask for most of the film. The movie manages to be tense without making a mockery of it and original enough that you don't feel cheated after the credits role. On a side note, I will say that a face stood out in the cast and after the ending credits rolled, I knew why. In the role of "Mobie Command Officer Berk" is a High School friend of mine, Ashlie Atkinson who was with me in a few school plays. While she's gone onto one side of the gig, I've gone to the other. Small world, eh? All that aside, "Inside Man" was a great, taut action movie that is certainly worthy of a viewing. Video: How does it look? Universal seems to be in a rush to get most every one of their recent hits and catalog titles out in HD DVD. Ok, that's fine by me so long as they look good. Luckily for "Inside Man", the 2.40:1 VC-1 HD transfer is spot on and is one of the more impressive transfers I've seen in recent memory. Colors really seem to pop, even though the majority of the movie has a somewhat muted tone to it. Detail level is superior to the standard DVD in every way and I noticed a few of the background scenes which were a bit fuzzy in the standard DVD transfer are cleaned up a lot now. Suffice it to say that most any new to the format disc will look great on a next generation format and "Inside Man" is no exception. Audio: How does it sound? Universal is really catching on when it comes to their audio tracks. Most of their newer titles feature a great-sounding Dolby TrueHD track and "Inside Man" sounds as good as expected. The film has a very jazzy, urban beat to it and while the majority of the film is dialogue-driven, there are moments when I craned my neck around and kind of sat there in awe as the soundtrack did its thing. While not the best-sounding track out there, I don't fault the audio as the movie sounds like it was made to be a bit on the lower end of the audio spectrum. Supplements: What are the extras? Universal has ported over all of the same supplements from the standard DVD and first up is a commentary with Director Spike Lee who dishes on the making of the movie and the high-profile cast. Lee gives a great commentary who's chatty all the way through. There are some 25 minutes of deleted scenes and with the movie being 2 plus hours already, it's clear to see why they were left out of the final cut. There's the obligatory The Making of Inside Man" with some interviews with the cast and crew and some behind the scenes footage. What's most interesting, though, is "Number 4" which is a one on one with Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. The two are obviously close friends and they rehash their previous movies together. For the record they're "Mo Better Blues", "Malcolm X", "He Got Game' and "Inside Man". Both are very candid about their thoughts on each others movies and roles. It's a nice touch and a good featurette.

Plot: What's it about? I have to admit that when it comes to a Spike Lee movie (oh, I mean a Spike Lee “joint”) it’s kind of hit and miss with me. While I applaud his previous efforts like “Malcolm X” and “Do the Right Thing” I couldn’t really get into “Bamboozled” and “Crooklyn”. That’s not to say they were bad movies, just not really my thing. Lee has ventured outside of his box with his last few efforts, the gritty “25th Hour” with Edward Norton was one of my recent favorites and with his fourth re-teaming with Denzel Washington, I couldn’t help but be intrigued to see “Inside Man”. It’s a stellar cast, for sure, featuring Washington, Jodie Foster, Clive Owen and the nearly legendary Christopher Plummer. Then again cops and robbers movies are about as old as movies themselves. Can we really show an angle of a bank robbery that hasn’t been shown dozens of times before? And if so, how long will it take for another filmmaker to copy it on the next movie? There’s a reason these actors are at the top of their game and one of the reason “Inside Man” works on a variety of levels. Washington plays Detective Keith Frazier, a well-respected officer in the NYPD who has had some shady deals in the past. He’s been assigned to be a negotiator in a bank robbery turned hostage situation. As we know, Dalton Russell (Clive Owen) and his group of masked cohorts have decided to rob a local bank. But, in an attempt to get away with it, they dress the occupants of the bank to look exactly like themselves. It’s an odd twist on the classic bank robber motif, and one that’s so ingenious it wouldn’t surprise me that some “real” bank robbers used it. Frazier is trying to diffuse the situation and at the same time trying to cater to the demands of Russell. This is before we meet Madeline White (Jodie Foster), a hired gun who is working for the Chairman of the Board, Arthur Case (Christopher Plummer). Can Frazier successfully negotiate the situation or will one of New York’s most prestigious banks be robbed? There’s a lot going on in “Inside Man”, but Lee manages to make it work. I feel that Jodie Foster’s part is a bit wasted, but that’s not to say that she doesn’t do well in her role. I’ve never really pictured any of her characters to be the aloof, arrogant type but she pulls it off. Washington, perhaps my favorite living actor, is great in his role and is actually *gasp* showing signs of aging! Clive Owen is also great in his role of the antagonist as well, though he’s covered by a mask for most of the film. The movie manages to be tense without making a mockery of it and original enough that you don’t feel cheated after the credits role. On a side note, I will say that a face stood out in the cast and after the ending credits rolled, I knew why. In the role of “Mobie Command Officer Berk” is a High School friend of mine, Ashlie Atkinson who was with me in a few school plays. While she’s gone onto one side of the gig, I’ve gone to the other. Small world, eh? All that aside, “Inside Man” was a great, taut action movie that is certainly worthy of a viewing. Video: How does it look? “Inside Man” is shown in a gorgeous 2.40:1 anamorphic transfer that looks outstanding. Granted, this is a new to DVD movie and we’d expect it to look pristine and it does. There are lots of muted colors in the film, I’m sure Lee was trying to get the “Asphalt Jungle” look that most inner-city movies have and he does a good job here. I found a few instances of some minor edge enhancement, but nothing that really distracts from the picture itself. Flesh tones are accurate and I found the level of detail to be above average. All things considered, “Inside Man” is one good-looking picture. Audio: How does it sound? The Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack doesn’t leave a lot to be desired. For the most part, it’s a dialogue-driven movie but it has quite the interesting soundtrack, with a jazzy and catchy beat. I think Mr. Lee was trying to have a bit of fun here, but it adds to the tension and ultimately makes the movie more satisfying. Surrounds make their presence known at some key moments during the film, but as mentioned before this is a good mix, but nothing that will blow the roof off the place. Supplements: What are the extras? There isn’t a whole lot to offer in the supplemental department, but what’s included is worth the price of admission. First up is a commentary with Director Spike Lee who dishes on the making of the movie and the high-profile cast. Lee gives a great commentary who’s chatty all the way through. There are some 25 minutes of deleted scenes and with the movie being 2 plus hours already, it’s clear to see why they were left out of the final cut. There’s the obligatory “The Making of ‘Inside Man’” with some interviews with the cast and crew and some behind the scenes footage. What’s most interesting, though, is “Number 4” which is a one on one with Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. The two are obviously close friends and they rehash their previous movies together. For the record they’re “Mo Better Blues”, “Malcolm X”, “He Got Game” and “Inside Man”. Both are very candid about their thoughts on each others movies and roles. It’s a nice touch and a good featurette.

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BlacKkKlansman (Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray)

blurayauthority2018-11-06T11:35:42-04:00November 6th, 2018|Categories: 4K|Tags: 2018, 4K, BlacKkKlansman (Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray), Dolbly Atmos, rating-r, Spike Lee|

From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan.

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Malcolm X (Blu-ray)

blurayauthority2018-01-31T09:18:50-04:00January 31st, 2018|Categories: Blu-Ray|Tags: 1992, DTS Master, Malcolm X (Blu-ray), rating-pg-13, Spike Lee|

Writer-director Spike Lee's epic portrayal of the life and times of the slain civil rights leader Malcolm X begins with the cross-cut imagery of the police beating of black motorist Rodney King juxtaposed with an American flag burning into the shape of the letter X.

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Oldboy (Blu-ray)

blurayauthority2014-03-18T12:24:25-04:00March 18th, 2014|Categories: Blu-Ray|Tags: 2013, DTS Master, Oldboy (Blu-Ray), rating-r, Spike Lee|

Plot: What's it about? There were plenty of films from 2013 that I enjoyed, but wouldn't necessarily

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Do the Right Thing: 20th Anniversary (Blu-ray)

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Plot: What's it about? In Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood, summer has arrived in full and this is without

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Inside Man (Blu-ray)

blurayauthority2012-01-28T16:42:23-04:00January 28th, 2012|Categories: Blu-Ray|Tags: 2006, DTS Master, Inside Man (Blu-Ray), rating-r, Spike Lee|

Plot: What's it about? I have to admit that when it comes to a Spike Lee movie

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Miracle at St. Anna (Blu-ray)

blurayauthority2012-01-28T16:42:11-04:00January 28th, 2012|Categories: Blu-Ray|Tags: 2008, DTS Master, Miracle at St. Anna (Blu-Ray), rating-r, Spike Lee|

Plot: What's it about? A man walks into a bank, only to be shot by the teller

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Inside Man (HD DVD)

blurayauthority2012-01-28T16:39:06-04:00January 28th, 2012|Categories: HD DVD|Tags: 2006, Inside Man (HD DVD), rating-r, Spike Lee, truehd|

Plot: What's it about? I have to admit that when it comes to a Spike Lee movie

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Inside Man

blurayauthority2012-01-28T16:37:05-04:00January 28th, 2012|Categories: Standard DVD|Tags: 2006, Inside Man, rating-r, Spike Lee|

Plot: What's it about? I have to admit that when it comes to a Spike Lee movie

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Malcolm X: Special Edition

blurayauthority2012-01-28T16:35:16-04:00January 28th, 2012|Categories: Standard DVD|Tags: 1992, Malcolm X: Special Edition, rating-r, Spike Lee|

Plot: What's it about? When it comes to the films of Spike Lee, only a few stand

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