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David Brook
@daveordid.bsky.social
Film/video editor/maker and lover of music, films and collecting shiny discs. Also, the editor of Blueprint: Review - https://blueprintreview.co.uk

Freelancer, working under the company name DCB Productions - https://www.dcbproductions.co.uk/
I'm behind in plugging my reviews so here's an assortment of recent posts:

Je T'aime, Je T'aime, A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness, Night of the Felines, Who Can Kill a Child?, Beyond Justice/Guardian Angel & Lady With a Sword.

You can find my reviews here: blueprintreview.co.uk/author/david...
March 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Reposted by David Brook
💿May Announcements💿

We always offer a healthy spread and this month is no exception: a cult caveman satire, tender traintracks drama, real-life prison escapes and a new Raro title on police corruption 🧵
February 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Reposted by David Brook
The BFI have special offers on our Raro Video imprint available now. These discounts last until 23rd Feb, but be sure to grab them while stocks last!

shop.bfi.org.uk/dvd-blu-ray/...
BFI Shop - Raro Video Special Offer - DVD & Blu-ray
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January 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai's unusual Buddhist-themed genre mish-mash, Running on Karma. It's being released on Blu-ray by Eureka - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/runn...
Running on Karma - Eureka - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews Johnnie To & Wai Ka-Fai's unusual Buddhist genre-mash. It's being released on Blu-ray by Eureka Masters of Cinema.
blueprintreview.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Mermaid Legend, Toshiharu Ikeda's eye-opening blend of low-key drama and blood-soaked violence, which is being released on Blu-ray by @thirdwindowfilms.com as part of their Directors Company series - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/merm...
Mermaid Legend - Third Window - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews Toshiharu Ikeda's curious mix of low-key drama and blood-soaked action. It's being released on Blu-ray by Third Window.
blueprintreview.co.uk
January 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've posted our epic review of 2024. On top of the usual array of lists from our fabulous contributors, four of us recorded a special podcast episode looking at our favourite films, releases and first-time watches of the year. blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/revi...
Review of 2024 & Special Podcast - Blueprint: Review
Some members of the Blueprint: Review team look back at their favourite films, physical releases and first-time watches of 2024.
blueprintreview.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at two early films by Stanley Kwan - Love Unto Waste and Rouge. Both are being released on Blu-ray by @88films.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/love...
Love Unto Waste & Rouge - 88 Films - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews two early Stanley Kwan films, which are being released separately on Blu-ray by 88 Films.
blueprintreview.co.uk
January 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Stray Dog and High and Low, two superb crime thrillers from Akira Kurosawa. They're both being released on Blu-ray by BFI (separately).

blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/stra...
Stray Dog & High and Low - BFI - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews this pair of Akira Kurosawa crime classics which are being released on Blu-ray by The BFI.
blueprintreview.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Zoltán Korda's gripping war movie Sahara, starring Humphrey Bogart. It's being released on Blu-ray by Indicator @indicator.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/saha...
Sahara - Indicator - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews Zoltán Korda's gripping wartime adventure, starring Humphrey Bogart. It's being released on Blu-ray by Indicator.
blueprintreview.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Václav Vorlícek's charming and surprisingly progressive take on the classic Cinderella story, Three Wishes for Cinderella. It's being released on Blu-ray by @secondrun.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2025/01/thre...
Three Wishes for Cinderella - Second Run - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews Václav Vorlícek's charming and progressive version of the Cinderella story. It's being released on Blu-ray by Second Run.
blueprintreview.co.uk
January 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
And here's part 2 of my stats...

I've also shared my most watched directors and actors courtesy of Letterboxd. Japanese films dominate this year, which is no surprise.

I'm hoping some of you other film geeks will share your stats too!
January 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It's a new year, which means it's time to share my annual film watching stats! I watched slightly fewer films than the previous year but a higher percentage from my own collection and less from screeners which is good. A nice mix of eras were covered, though my pre-60s game was weak.
January 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The northern lights were visible at the same time as seeing in the New Year here in Finland! I didn't know whether to watch the fireworks or take pictures of the northern lights! Quite a way to bring in the New Year.

Happy New Year everyone!

❤️
December 31, 2024 at 11:08 PM
2024 has been a good year for DCB Productions. I've been involved in some fantastic projects for wonderful partners, such as Bazooka Bunny, Shooting Fish Theatre Co, Taylor Made Arts, NOSP, National Police Memorial Day and more.

Thank you all for your support and I wish everyone a happy New Year.
December 31, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Rampo Noir, a striking anthology film based on stories by the Japanese author Edogawa Rampo (or Rampo, as he's often credited). It's being released on Blu-ray by @arrowvideo.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/12/ramp...
Rampo Noir - Arrow - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews this anthology film based on stories by Japanese author Edogawa Rampo. It’s being released on Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
blueprintreview.co.uk
December 30, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at Peter Fleischmann's relatively low-key paranoid political thriller Weak Spot. It's being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films - blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/12/weak...
Weak Spot - Radiance - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews Peter Fleischmann‘s paranoid political thriller, which is being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films.
blueprintreview.co.uk
December 29, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Over at Blueprint: Review I've taken a look at a late contender for the Blu-ray release of the year - Radiance Films' 'Nothing is Sacred: Three Heresies by Luis Buñuel' - blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/12/noth... @filmsradiance.bsky.social
Nothing is Sacred: Three Heresies by Luis Buñuel - Radiance - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews Radiance Films' Blu-ray box set of films from the legendary Spanish director Luis Buñuel.
blueprintreview.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 3:02 PM
I thought Buffer had automatically been posting my Blueprint: Review updates here but it hasn't. So here's my latest review, for Bo Widerberg's gripping crime thriller, The Man From Majorca. It's being released on Blu-ray by @filmsradiance.bsky.social - blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/12/the-...
The Man from Majorca - Radiance - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews Bo Widerberg's Swedish crime procedural, which is being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films.
blueprintreview.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 11:15 AM
I realised I set up an account here but haven't posted anything from Blueprint: Review yet (I'm taking a week off for some special screenings). So, here's a review from a couple of weeks ago for the @secondrun.bsky.social release of two films by Tsai Ming-Liang blueprintreview.co.uk/2024/11/days...
Days / Afternoon - Two films by Tsai Ming-Liang - Second Run - Blueprint: Review
David Brook reviews Second Run's Blu-ray release of two films by the acclaimed Malaysian filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang.
blueprintreview.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Day 15 of my 30 for 30 Creativity Challenge for Shooting Fish Theatre Company - Today I used creative mode on Minecraft to make a block version of the Shooting Fish logo!

Don't forget to donate to this wonderful charity: www.justgiving.com/page/david-b...
November 15, 2024 at 5:12 PM