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  • TV TIME: Cartoons Go to the Circus

    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...

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  • KINO: Gloria Swanson & Coronet Blue Arrive in June

    Kino 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.

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  • Dark Cinema: More Pre-Codes You Should Know

    Even 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),

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  • CLASSICFLIX LABEL: The Killer is Loose Arrives in June on Blu & DVD

    The 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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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: James Garner & More on Blu in Latest Wave

    Five new-to-Blu releases have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. Two of the titles star actor James Garner. They are: 36 Hours (1964) - Eva Marie Saint, Rod Taylor

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  • The Old Corral: The Westerns of Robert Taylor

    Spangler Arlington Brugh renamed Robert Taylor by MGM upon signing for them in 1934, was one of the most famous movie stars of his time. He is probably best known as a romantic lead, or riding through Hollywood's idea of the Middle Ages with a sword, but he was brought up on the plains of Nebraska, rode well and always wanted to be in Westerns. He was excellent with a Stetson and six-gun, projecting that right blend of toughness and decency to convince as a hero of the West.He made fo...

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  • TV TIME: Celebrating Ed Asner

    Long before he became America's unofficial grandfather by playing lovable if gruff characters like Carl Fredricksen in Up and Santa himself in Elf, Ed Asner had a long and storied television career. Prior to his breakthrough role of grizzled newsman Lou Grant, Asner guested in a wide variety of series in the 1960s, often playing characters that were nasty, mean, or downright evil. Let's go back to the days when this legendary performer had more hair on his head, more letters...

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  • KINO: Redheads From Seattle, Marjorie Morningstar & More Premiere in May

    Eight titles are scheduled for release in May from Kino including the DVD and Blu-Ray debut of Those Redheads From Seattle (1953) in 3-D. May 9th: The Indian Fighter (1955) - Kirk Douglas, Wa...

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  • SHOUT: The Angry Red Planet Debuts on Blu

    Shout! Factory has announced a June 27th release date for The Angry Red Planet on Blu-Ray. The 1960 sci-fi film was originally put out on DVD back in 2001 and has been out of print since. Bonus features are not forthcoming.

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  • CRITERION: They Live By Night, The Lodger & More Arrive in June

    Criterion has announced June street dates for They Live By Night (1948), The Lodger (1927) and Ugetsu (19...

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