The announcement that Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey is shutting down inspired a lot of discussion about the demise of the circus. While it's true that Ringling was, for years, the most iconic big top operation, the American institution will continue.Of course, it also survives in classic television. In a previous column, I recommended Woody Allen boxing a kangaroo. Besides that memorable variety program, many sitcom and dramatic episodes centered on traveling circus troupe...
Read moreKino has announced June 6th as the release date for the Gloria Swanson silent drama Zaza (1923) making its DVD and Blu-ray debut. Also arriving on June 20th is the mystery drama Coronet Blue. The complete thirteen-episode series originally aired in 1967.
Read moreEven if you're not a pre-Code aficionado, it's likely that you've seen -- or at least heard of -- such popular features as The Public Enemy (1931),
Read moreThe Killer is Loose (1956) is coming to Blu-ray and DVD in its original aspect ratio (1.85:1) this June 13th from ClassicFlix. Directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming and a chillingly haunting Wendell Corey, the newly remastered and restored film will retail for 9.99 (Blu) and 4.99 (DVD) respectively. English subtitles are included. SYNOPSIS: Detective Sam Wagner’s job is never...
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