Sidney Poitier News

The Jackal – Blu-ray Review

May 13, 2010, 16:35 GMT

A tale of two movies, one is a realistic look at an international terrorist and the other is a popcorn flick with some fudgy accents.  Your mood will dictate which film you’ll watch, but my gut tells me to stick with the original. The redo might do in a pinch.   ... more

The Sidney Poitier Collection – DVD Review - CLIPS ADDED!

Feb 10, 2009, 16:09 GMT

For those of us who grew up in the 1960’s, the name Sydney Poitier is synonymous with good acting and socially conscious stories.  This boxed set of films says it all on the back with “Power.  Prestige.  Presence.  Poitier.”  That is how we felt about his films when they first came to theaters.  ... more

DVD Review: A Raisin in the Sun

May 27, 2008, 14:54 GMT

Any fan of the original play by Lorraine Hansberry or the original movie version starring Sidney Poitier will want to check out this version. Some might not be happy with the changes made to this adaptation, but it is worth seeing for a comparative view. ... more