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Tom Cruise may be known for his death-defying stunts and ageless charm, but even the Mission: Impossible star can’t dodge the inevitable ticking of the clock. The 62-year-old action legend made a recent appearance at the 2024 Olympics, and while his charisma was as magnetic as ever, fans couldn’t help but notice something different. Social media buzzed with whispers about his noticeably puffier look, sparking rumors of plastic surgery or even the effects of medication.

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Has Father Time finally caught up with Hollywood’s eternal daredevil, or is there something else at play? Whatever the case, it seems even Tom Cruise can’t quite outrun the relentless march of time.

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Ultra HD puts Stanley Kubrick’s second feature film in a new light — his B&w images of New York lend a ‘Weegee’ flavor to the tale of a prizefighter who comes to the rescue of a dance hall girl. Kubrick does better sticking to the urban streets he knows so well; the cast scores via his strong direction and art museum-quality images. The post-dubbed soundtrack is the weak link, and perhaps Kubrick’s somewhat awkward flashback gear changes. But for 1955 he’s definitely a talent on the way. Kino’s disc carries an analytical commentary by Imogen Sara Smith.

Killer’s Kiss

4K Ultra HD

Kl Studio Classics

1955 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 67 min. / Street Date June 28, 2022 / Kiss Me, Kill Me / available through Kino Lorber / 24.95

Starring: Frank Silvera, Jamie Smith, Irene Kane, Jerry Jarrett, Mike Dana, Felice Orlandi, Shaun O’Brien, Barbara Brand, Ruth Sobotka.

Cinematography: Stanley Kubrick

Film Editor: Stanley Kubrick...