After bouncing about in a couple of good Blu-ray editions, Carl Franklin’s superior film adaptation of the great Walter Mosley novel makes the jump to 4K. Denzel Washington’s star quality and acting prowess shine in the smart production, with Tak Fujimoto cinematography that put the color back into ’90s filmmaking. There’s plenty to enjoy in this hard/soft-boiled tale, starting with the great music. Everybody’s good and Don Cheadle’s loose-cannon henchman ‘Mouse’ is terrific. It’s one of Washington’s best pictures, and should have initiated an entire franchise of Walter Mosley / Easy Rawlins detective adventures.
Devil in a Blue Dress 4K
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 1135
1995 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 101 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date July 19, 2022 / 39.95
Starring: Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, Don Cheadle, Maury Chaykin, Terry Kinney, Lisa Nicole Carson, Albert Hall, Mel Winkler.
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Film...
Devil in a Blue Dress 4K
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 1135
1995 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 101 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date July 19, 2022 / 39.95
Starring: Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, Don Cheadle, Maury Chaykin, Terry Kinney, Lisa Nicole Carson, Albert Hall, Mel Winkler.
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Film...
- 7/23/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Carl Franklin’s adaptation of the great Walter Mosley novel still plays like a winner. Denzel Washington’s star quality and acting prowess shine from the smart & handsome production, with Tak Fujimoto cinematography that put the color back into ’90s filmmaking. Everybody’s good and Don Cheadle’s loose-cannon henchman ‘Mouse’ is exceptionally so. There’s plenty to enjoy in this hard/soft-boiled tale, starting with the great music. It’s one of Washington’s best pictures, and should have initiated an entire franchise of Walter Mosley / Easy Rawlins detective adventures.
Devil in a Blue Dress
Region B Blu-ray
Powerhouse Indicator
1995 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 101 min. / Street Date December 14, 2020 / available from Powerhouse Films UK / £15.99
Starring: Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, Don Cheadle, Maury Chaykin, Terry Kinney, Lisa Nicole Carson, Albert Hall, Mel Winkler.
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Film Editor: Carole Kravetz
Original Music: Elmer Bernstein
From the book by Walter Mosley
Produced by Jesse Beaton,...
Devil in a Blue Dress
Region B Blu-ray
Powerhouse Indicator
1995 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 101 min. / Street Date December 14, 2020 / available from Powerhouse Films UK / £15.99
Starring: Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, Don Cheadle, Maury Chaykin, Terry Kinney, Lisa Nicole Carson, Albert Hall, Mel Winkler.
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Film Editor: Carole Kravetz
Original Music: Elmer Bernstein
From the book by Walter Mosley
Produced by Jesse Beaton,...
- 12/26/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Actor Mel Winkler, known for his work across film, TV, theater and voice acting, died in his sleep on Thursday of unknown causes. He was 78.
Most notably, Winkler played Joppy, the best friend of Denzel Washington’s character Easy Rawlins in the 1995 thriller “Devil in a Blue Dress.” He also held minor roles in films such as “Doc Hollywood” in 1991 and 2005’s “Coach Carter.”
Winkler was born in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 23, 1941, and served as a captain in the U.S. Army prior to becoming an actor. Winkler began his career in 1969 on the TV show “The Doctors,” appearing in a total of 68 episodes. He also had guest roles on series like “American Playhouse,” “As the World Turns,” “The Cosby Show,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” “ER” and “NYPD Blue.”
Besides acting in film and TV, Winkler voiced several animated characters, including that of Lucius Fox in “The New Batman Adventures” from...
Most notably, Winkler played Joppy, the best friend of Denzel Washington’s character Easy Rawlins in the 1995 thriller “Devil in a Blue Dress.” He also held minor roles in films such as “Doc Hollywood” in 1991 and 2005’s “Coach Carter.”
Winkler was born in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 23, 1941, and served as a captain in the U.S. Army prior to becoming an actor. Winkler began his career in 1969 on the TV show “The Doctors,” appearing in a total of 68 episodes. He also had guest roles on series like “American Playhouse,” “As the World Turns,” “The Cosby Show,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” “ER” and “NYPD Blue.”
Besides acting in film and TV, Winkler voiced several animated characters, including that of Lucius Fox in “The New Batman Adventures” from...
- 6/11/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Mel Winkler, a character actor with numerous TV, film and stage credits as well as being a recognizable voice behind characters on the animated series The New Batman Adventures and Oswald, died in his sleep of unknown causes Thursday at his home in Hollywood. He was 78.
His death was announced by family spokesperson Courtney Benson.
Winkler made his Broadway stage debut in 1968’s The Great White Hope, appearing in several productions thereafter before taking the role of Seth Holly in 1988’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone by August Wilson. His final Broadway role was in 1997’s Proposals, written by Neil Simon and directed by Joe Mantello.
Winkler appeared in such films as Doc Hollywood (1991), All the Right Moves (1983) and Devil in a Blue Dress (1995). After a 1969 stint on daytime’s The Doctors, he appeared steadily in episodic TV roles from the 1970s through the early 2000s, including such series as The Cosby Show,...
His death was announced by family spokesperson Courtney Benson.
Winkler made his Broadway stage debut in 1968’s The Great White Hope, appearing in several productions thereafter before taking the role of Seth Holly in 1988’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone by August Wilson. His final Broadway role was in 1997’s Proposals, written by Neil Simon and directed by Joe Mantello.
Winkler appeared in such films as Doc Hollywood (1991), All the Right Moves (1983) and Devil in a Blue Dress (1995). After a 1969 stint on daytime’s The Doctors, he appeared steadily in episodic TV roles from the 1970s through the early 2000s, including such series as The Cosby Show,...
- 6/11/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Mel Winkler, a character actor known for his voiceover work and appearances in such films as Devil in a Blue Dress, Doc Hollywood and Coach Carter, died Thursday. He was 78.
Winkler died peacefully in his sleep of unknown causes at his home in Hollywood, his family announced.
Winkler voiced the levitating guardian mask Aku Aku in Crash Bandicoot video games, Wayne Enterprises businessman Lucius Fox on The WB's The New Batman Adventures and Snow Cone Shop owner Johnny Snowman on Nickelodeon's Oswald.
On Broadway, he appeared in The Great White Hope in 1968, in August Wilson's Joe ...
Winkler died peacefully in his sleep of unknown causes at his home in Hollywood, his family announced.
Winkler voiced the levitating guardian mask Aku Aku in Crash Bandicoot video games, Wayne Enterprises businessman Lucius Fox on The WB's The New Batman Adventures and Snow Cone Shop owner Johnny Snowman on Nickelodeon's Oswald.
On Broadway, he appeared in The Great White Hope in 1968, in August Wilson's Joe ...
- 6/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Mel Winkler, a character actor known for his voiceover work and appearances in such films as Devil in a Blue Dress, Doc Hollywood and Coach Carter, died Thursday. He was 78.
Winkler died peacefully in his sleep of unknown causes at his home in Hollywood, his family announced.
Winkler voiced the levitating guardian mask Aku Aku in Crash Bandicoot video games, Wayne Enterprises businessman Lucius Fox on The WB's The New Batman Adventures and Snow Cone Shop owner Johnny Snowman on Nickelodeon's Oswald.
On Broadway, he appeared in The Great White Hope in 1968, in August Wilson's Joe ...
Winkler died peacefully in his sleep of unknown causes at his home in Hollywood, his family announced.
Winkler voiced the levitating guardian mask Aku Aku in Crash Bandicoot video games, Wayne Enterprises businessman Lucius Fox on The WB's The New Batman Adventures and Snow Cone Shop owner Johnny Snowman on Nickelodeon's Oswald.
On Broadway, he appeared in The Great White Hope in 1968, in August Wilson's Joe ...
- 6/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Carl Franklin scored with this exciting adapation of Walter Mosley's first 'Easy' Rawlins detective tale, starring a terrific Denzel Washington as the South Central resident who takes up snoop work to pay the mortgage. Don Cheadle steals the show as Easy's loose-cannon pal from Texas, Mouse Alexander; this really should have been the beginning of a franchise. Devil in a Blue Dress Blu-ray Twilight Time Limited Edition 1995 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 101 min. / Ship Date October 13, 2015 / available through Twilight Time Movies / 29.95 Starring Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, Don Cheadle, Maury Chaykin, Terry Kinney, Lisa Nicole Carson, Albert Hall, Mel Winkler. Cinematography Tak Fujimoto Production Designer Gary Frutkoff Costumes Sharen Davis Film Editor Carole Kravetz Original Music Elmer Bernstein From the book by Walter Mosley Produced by Jesse Beaton, Gary Goetzman Written and Directed by Carl Franklin
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Carl Franklin was cheated, Easy Rawlins was cheated and We...
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Carl Franklin was cheated, Easy Rawlins was cheated and We...
- 11/10/2015
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
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