Hello all. New to DVD this week comes Ridley Scott’s vastly overlooked crusader epic Kingdom of Heaven. I’m not sure why the studio released the film to theaters in May to kick of the summer season. This is definitely a fall movie. Ambitious in intent, complicated in themes and plot, and rich in detail and character, Kingdom of Heaven is a must see for fans of the middle ages, and definitely recommended for everyone else.

Speaking of Ridley Scott and historical epics, go have a look at… no, not Gladiator. I’m assuming everyone who’s found this blog has already seen that. I’m talking about 1492, Scott’s gorgeous retelling of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the new world.

Bob out