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  • TIMELESS: Death Valley Days - Season 3 Arrives in March

    Timeless Media, a division of Shout! Factory, has announced a March 21st release date for Death Valley Days - Season 3. The second season of the long-running Western anthology, which ran from 1952-1970, was put out on DVD in October. The 3-disc set contains all 18 episodes in the third season. Bonus features are not forthcoming.

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  • Silent Cinema: Friendship and Family in Silent Film

    Silent movies often feature sweeping romances but today we're looking at different kinds of love: friendships and the family dynamic. We'll look at a variety of families to see if this is true for silent films. Tolstoy wrote 'All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.'FriendsHere is a selection of silent films that explore various types and aspects of friendship.Before he directed All Quiet on the Weste...

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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: Trio of Titles Debut on Blu

    Three new releases have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection, all on Blu-Ray, including the arrival of Spencer Tracy and Robert Ryan in Bad Day at Black Rock (1955). Also included is the WWII drama Battleground (1949) and the 1960 comedy Bells Are Ringing. Bad Day at Black Rock will be available here at ClassicFlix on January 17th while Battleground arrives Janua...

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  • TV Time: Underrated Feel-Good Christmas Episodes

    After examining classic Christmas television episodes a few years ago in this column, then looking at family-oriented specials last year, I'd like to present some lesser-known but still potent examples of heartwarming holiday entertainment. So let's dive into the ClassicFlix catalog for some feel-good shows you might not have seen.(As always, spoilers ahead, but I will tell you now, all of these shows will make you feel warm and Christmas-y.)The Twilight Zo...

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  • KINO: Deluge Debuts on DVD and Blu-Ray in February With Restored Buster Keaton

    Kino has announced a February 7th street date for the 1933 drama, Deluge, on DVD and Blu-Ray. This is the first time the Sidney Blackmer and Peggy Shannon film will be released on DVD and Blu after being considered lost for decades, receiving a full restoration. Also being released are two Buster Keaton double features, The General / Three Ages and Steamboat Bill, Jr. / College. Both sets are receiving a 2K restoratio...

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  • KINO BLU: 23 Paces to Baker Street Restored & More in February

    Three titles from Kino are scheduled for release on Blu-ray in February, with all three premiering on Blu. Leading the pack on February 7th is the James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich drama No Highway in the Sky (1951), originally released in 2013 by 20th Century-Fox. The studio will also release two other films: Prince of Foxes (1949) starring Tyrone Power and Orson Welles, and the Hitchcockian thriller 23 Paces...

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  • OLIVE: Panther Girl of the Kongo Debuts on DVD & Blu in February

    Olive Films has announced the debut of the action adventure serial Panther Girl of the Kongo (1955) on DVD and Blu-Ray this February 21st. The 12-episode jungle adventure stars Phyllis Coates who is best known for her portrayel of Lois Lane in season one of the Superman TV series and from the 1951 feature Superman and the Mole-Men. Bonus features are not expected.

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  • KINO: David and Bathsheba Debuts on Blu in January

    Kino has announced January 10th as the release date for the religious drama David and Bathsheba (1951) on Blu-ray. The film was previously released on DVD via 20th Century Fox back in 2003. Unlike past releases this is simply transferring to HD. There's no word on if the DVD will be seeing a refresh in the future. Bonus content consists of a trailer gallery.

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  • FLICKER ALLEY: Behind the Door Debuts on DVD and Blu in April

    Flicker Alley has announced the DVD and Blu-Ray premiere of the silent war drama Behind the Door. This will be a Blu-Ray / DVD Combo pack. Bonus content is below. Behind the Door will be available here at ClassicFlix on April 4th. Legendary producer Thomas H....

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  • Dark Cinema: Flawed Gents of Pre-Code, Vol. 2

    In my ongoing look at the less-than-stellar fellas populating the pre-Code world, I'm shining the spotlight today on Warner's 1931 film Night Nurse. The film stars the always-fabulous Barbara Stanwyck as the title caregiver, Laura Hart, who finds herself battling a variety of contemptible characters in her quest to save the lives of two young girls in her charge. There are a number of do-gooders in this, including Laura's pal and fellow nurse Maloney (Joan Blondell) and Dr. Bell (Cha...

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