Today marks the Blu-ray debut of five titles that represent a healthy mix of favorites and forgotten gems of the 30s, 50s, 60s, and 70s, including the feature film debut of Robert Altman! You may notice that some of today’s releases are out of stock in some places. If you’ve been having difficulties ordering … Continue reading March 2017 New Releases: Best Deals →

March 21, 2017

    PAUSE IT: What do you see? Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) and Grace Briggs (Minnie Driver) embrace in the middle of a crowded piazza in director Bonnie Hunt’s Return To Me (2000). Posed as if characters inside the frame of a painting, the lovers’ outpouring of affection suggest a feeling of plenitude, if not … Continue reading Pause It: Return to Me →

March 20, 2017

  Olive Films would like to wish a very happy birthday to one of our favorite comedic minds, Jerry Lewis. We have some true gems from his career that highlight his ability to make us laugh while touching our hearts, including 4 of his collaborations with director Frank Tashlin. Whether you’re a diehard or casual … Continue reading Oh, with the birthdays! Happy 91st to Jerry Lewis →

March 16, 2017

    PAUSE IT: What do you see? In the opening sequence of director Darragh Byrne’s Parked (2010), a man (Colm Meaney) sits alone on a wooden bench. In the background, his car has been vandalized. A desolate scene to be sure, the mood is made all the more bleak by Byrne’s and cinematographer John … Continue reading Pause It: Parked →

March 10, 2017

  PAUSE IT: What do you see? That all too familiar feeling of being watched. The hairs on the back of Connie Wyatt’s (Laura Dern’s) neck stand as she turns to find that she is ensnared in the lustful gaze of an older man, Arnold Friend (Treat Williams), in director Joyce Chopra’s Smooth Talk (1985). His … Continue reading Pause It: Smooth Talk →

March 8, 2017

    PAUSE IT: What do you see? A woman, Adrienne Shelly, stands atop a ledge, her feet precariously close to the edge, her back facing out into the unknown. In the background her co-star, Martin Donovan, wonders whether she will jump. Implicit to the composition is the film’s central question: Does she trust him … Continue reading Pause It: Trust →

  From modern independent Irish gems to classic Hollywood’s portrayal of Ireland, Olive Films has plenty to fulfill your St. Patrick’s Day movie needs. We hope you’ll use the holiday this year as an opportunity to revisit old classics as well as discover some new favorites.   PARKED (2010) Parked gives a heartwarming yet unflinching view … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Olive Films →

March 7, 2017

We’re celebrating Earth Day this April with a batch of releases that span the globe, from France to Japan and from Italy to Morocco. With films from esteemed directors including Claude Chabrol, Jean-Luc Godard, Hiromichi Horikawa, and Walerian Borowczyk, our April releases encourage you to broaden your horizons. These will be arriving on April 25th, and … Continue reading Olive Films Announces April 2017 Titles →

March 6, 2017

Ready to test your film knowledge and get a sneak peek of what we have planned for April? The clues that reveal what titles are slated for April 25th are marked with an asterisk and the words “Olive April” and the corresponding format. Any clues without asterisks are just for some fun trivia. Good luck … Continue reading April 2017 Crossword →

March 3, 2017

Chicago, IL – Olive Films, a boutique theatrical and home entertainment distribution label dedicated to bringing independent, foreign, and classic films to DVD and Blu-ray, has announced that March 21st will be the Blu-ray debut of five new titles, including Robert Altman’s feature directorial debut, The Delinquents (1957). “We’re honored to bring this important piece … Continue reading Olive Films releases Robert Altman’s feature directorial debut, The Delinquents →

March 1, 2017

  Chicago, IL – Olive Films, a boutique theatrical and home entertainment distribution label dedicated to bringing independent, foreign, and classic films to DVD and Blu-ray, has announced that January 24th will be the release date of six new titles, including the first William S. Hart film to hit Blu-ray, Wagon Tracks (1919). “William S. … Continue reading Olive Films continues streak of silent film gems with Blu-ray debut of William S. Hart in Wagon Tracks (1919) →

February 24, 2017

    In Focus is our chance to look a little closer at some of our favorite films. This edition of In Focus highlights one of our Valentine’s Day favorites, Trust (1990). If you have time, check out our recent Pause It for the film too! Hal Hartley’s second feature film, Trust was shot in 11 days on … Continue reading In Focus: Trust →

February 22, 2017

Adventure, excitement, and drama abound in our selection of new titles for this February! We have a piece of endearing 80s camp, an under-appreciated serial, a heartwarming modern drama, and some hard-to-find favorites. You may notice that some of today’s releases are out of stock in some places. If you’ve been having difficulties ordering our … Continue reading February 2017 New Releases: Best Deals →

February 21, 2017

  “If I’m remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that’s plenty.” Sidney Poitier has sparked more than just some good energies, and we’re sure that we’ll remember him for more than just a few good things. Olive Films would like to wish a … Continue reading Happy 90th Birthday to Sidney Poitier →

February 20, 2017

We’re kicking off the New Year with six new titles, four of which are new to DVD! We’re especially excited about the Blu-ray debut of the great William S. Hart in Wagon Tracks and the DVD debut of seasons 1 and 2 of the underrated and hard-to-find sitcom Hooperman. You may notice that some of … Continue reading January 2017 New Releases: Best Deals →

February 16, 2017