The Inner Circle (1995) Johnny Penn (Walter Cox) is a man driven by a lifelong obsession to become a film director. His opportunity arrives via Leon Spickle (Brian Gromoff), a charismatic but low-budget producer who claims to have secured a deal with a major production company. Despite warnings from his girlfriend, Veronica (Liese McDonald), and his friend Rick (Lee Barringer) about Leon's integrity and rumored history as a drug dealer, Johnny is blinded by his own ambition.
When Leon claims the financiers require immediate 'seed money' to start shooting, Johnny faces a moral crossroads. Driven by the fear of losing his only shot, he ignores the advice of his childhood friend, Father Joe (Joe Barile), and secretly withdraws $20,000 from the savings account he shares with Veronica. He convinces himself the ends justify the means and begins filming his screenplay, 'Fatal Suspicions'--a dark tale about a childhood game of war that turns into a real-life cycle of revenge.
The Old Man is wrapped in a heavy, archaic WWII soldier's coat; he does not shiver, and no white breath escapes his lips in the freezing air. In his lap, he clutches a bundle of disturbing charcoal sketches--self-portraits showing his own face transitioning from weary human to skeletal decay. Without speaking, the Old Man rises and beckons the Drifter to follow, leading him with unnerving steadiness toward a dilapidated, vine-strangled hotel hidden in the trees.
The Inner Voice is a full-length feature film and is a character-driven dramatic cautionary tale. Not the most amazing film he ever produced, but definitely worth a watch. Now This Old Man is a 23-minute horror short and is crazy, in a good way. Watching this film will take you on a confusing journey you'll never forget.
Both of these films have been transferred to Blu-ray in 1080p and are presented in full screen format. There are two audio options for these films an English 5.1 and a 2.0 track. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Both of these film look and sound amazing. Although admittedly, The Old Man is basically a silent film. Both of these films are so well produced for films that are not big blockbuster releases. Francesco Lucente jas an amazing eye for film. I have not been disappointed in watching any of his films so far.
Now for bonus feature. Like with Badlands and Starbright these Blu-rays include an audio soundtrack CD. I really do enjoy the bonus of the soundtrack CDs. That is really an old-school thing. You don't see movie soundtrack CDs anymore. Of course, we hardly see CDs anymore. But MVD is physical media first, and boy do I love it.
Both of these films are interesting viewing experiences. And to see them in HD on Blu-ray and enjoy the CD soundtracks as well. That is a win all the way around. So if you would like to add these releases to your home video library alongside Badlands and Starbright, you can do so at MVD Shop. Add the Blu-rays of The Inner Circle and This Old Man today.
Out of 4 films reels (4 being the best) The Blu-rays of The Inner Circle and This Old Man receive....
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