BLU-RAY COMMENTARIES
Blackhat (2015)
Dir: Michael Mann
(ARROW VIDEO)
"Alongside the 'International Version,' we find an audio commentary from film historians Bryan Reesman and Max Evry. Both sit together for this running, screen-specific look at story and characters, cast and performances, sets, locations and production design, cinematography and editing, music and audio, stunts/action, and their thoughts about the movie. With this chat, we get a mix of production details, background and general opinions of the film. The guys combine these domains in a positive manner and make this a pretty engaging and informative track."
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Flatliners (1990)
Dir: Joel Schumacher
(ARROW VIDEO)
"The audio commentary features entertainment journalists Bryan Reesman and Max Evry. They consistently discuss the film while watching it together, with Reesman primarily providing real-life factoids about filming locations and the cast and crew, while Evry focuses a little more on the cinematography and the content of the film. They definitely rolled up their sleeves on this one."
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Marty (1955)
Dir: Delbert Mann
(KINO LORBER)
"Of laudable note is a new commentary recorded by New York-based film journalists Bryan Reesman and Max Evry, who offer historical context, observations, and insights on topics ranging from the film version’s comparison to the original TV broadcast, to a frankly astonishing uncovering of the movie production’s genesis as a tax write-off for producer Harold Hecht(!), alongside a fairly persuasive case that this big screen Marty remains the best possible presentation of Chayefsky’s still resonant early material."
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Radioland Murders (1994)
Prod: George Lucas
(KINO LORBER)
Provided commentary + produced/edited featurette "Brian Benben's Radioland Murders Memories"
"The new commentary by Bryan Reesman and Max Evry provides context, while Benben’s interview offers candid reflections on the production, his career, and the film’s impact. Both supplements acknowledge flaws while defending Radioland Murders as more than its reputation suggests."
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Kingpin (1996)
Dir: Bobby and Peter Farrelly
(KINO LORBER)
"Entertainment journalists/authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry collaborate on a new track... they’re film connoisseurs and know their stuff. It’s a rather upbeat track chock full of witty insights and factoids about the film. It’s a breath of fresh air to be sure."
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Dir: Joseph Sargent
(ARROW UK)
Directed and edited the 20-min locations featurette "The Mapping of Pelham One Two Three"
"There’s also a pair of featurettes on the film’s locations. The newer ‘The Mapping of Pelham One Two Three’ piece is the slickest of these, so it is probably the best port of call if you’re interested in these types of extras."
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Foul Play (1978) &
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
Dir: Colin Higgins
(KINO LORBER)
Provided commentaries on two comedies.
Also created the featurette "Fair Play: Remembering Colin Higgins"
"Bryan Reesman and Max Evry provide the kind of 'film class on a disc' discussion I always enjoy. The other extra is the 16-minute Fair Play: Remembering Colin Higgins, which is an interview with Higgins’ friend, Nicholas Eliopoulos, who made a documentary about his buddy. (Sadly, Higgins died in 1988, at the age of just 47 years old.) Eliopoulos was clearly a very close friend of Higgins, and he discusses many aspects of the director’s career, not just the making of Foul Play."
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More Blu-ray Work
Here are several more discs I contributed to with a commentary track or feature.
Spookies (1987)
VINEGAR SYNDROME
Talking head/expert in Michael Gingold's Rondo Award-winning documentary "Twisted Tale: The Unmaking of Spookies."
Anna May Wong Collection
KINO LORBER
Provided commentary for the 1939 jungle adventure movie "Island of Lost Men" starring Asian American icon Anna May Wong.
Dune (1984)
VIA VISION
Recorded 3hr solo commentary for the "Alan Smithee" TV cut of Lynch's Dune. Also provided a restored lost deleted scene featuring Alicia Witt, Francesca Annis & Molly Wryn.
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006)
VIA VISION
Conducted a new 30-minute interview with director Jonathan Levine about his cult horror film debut starring Amber Herd.
Prophecy (1979)
KINO LORBER
Provided commentary on cult horror film directed by John Frankenheimer about a mutant bear.
Explorers (1985)
VINEGAR SYNDROME
Wrote liner notes essay "So I'm You, Right?: A Look Inward at Explorers" featuring new quotes from the film's screenwriter Eric Luke.
The Uninvited (1944) /
The Unseen (1945)
IMPRINT
Produced/edited two featurettes for double bill set:
"Gail Russell: The Flame That Burned Twice as Bright" w/ Imogen Sara Smith
"Gothic Noir: The Unseen Touch of Henry James" w/ Imogen Sara Smith & Max Evry
Martin Scorsese: Films Of Faith (1988 – 2016)
IMPRINT
Created featurette "Kundun: The Soundscapes of Philip Glass," featuring Doug Adams & exclusive quotes from Glass.
The Minus Man (1999)
KINO LORBER
Moderated a new commentary track with the Owen Wilson thriller's writer/director Hampton Fancher and producer Fida Attieh.
The Prophecy Collection (1995-2005)
VIA VISION
Provided commentaries for the first three films in the cult classic renegade angel horror series starring Christopher Walken.
Drop Zone (1994)
VINEGAR SYNDROME
Solo commentary on deluxe 4K edition of the John Badham action flick starring Wesley Snipes.
Universal Noir #2
INDICATOR
Provided commentary on the 1948 noir drama "An Act of Murder" for the Region B box set.
Smoke/Blue In The Face (1995)
IMPRINT
Created the featurette "Building Brooklyn Cigar Company," a detailed behind-the-scenes/location piece with production designer Kalina Ivanov.
Fletch (1985)/Fletch Lives (1989)
KINO LORBER
Provided in-depth commentary tracks for both classic Chevy Chase detective comedies directed by Michael Ritchie.
Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XIII
KINO LORBER
Provided audio commentaries on two films in this box set: 1950's "Spy Hunt" & 1958's "Step Down to Terror."