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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: Yellow Ribbon (Blu), Chan and Jackie Cooper in Latest Wave

    Nine new releases have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. John Ford's She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), which played in April at the 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival in its restored glory, headlines this wave and will be making its Blu-Ray debut. Also included in this week's releases are three films starring child actor Jackie Cooper. They are: Dinky (1935) - Mary Astor, Roger Pryor O'Shaugh...

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  • KINO: Eight Titles Arrive in August

    Eight more titles from Kino are scheduled for release on DVD and Blu-ray in August, with all eight premiering on Blu-Ray. August 2nd: The Mark of Zorro (1940) - Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Basil Rathbone, Gale Sondergaard Rawhide (1951) - Tyrone Power, Susan Hayward, Hugh Marlowe, Dean Jagger August 9th: Canadian Pacific (1949) - Randolph Scott, Victor Jory, Jane Wyatt, J...

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  • Garbo: Portrait of an Icon

    Greta Garbo never appeared in a mystery, but she didn't need to because she herself was a mystery fans have tried to solve for the past 90 years. Early in her career, she shunned most of the rites of Hollywood stardom: premieres, press interviews, autographs, all were anathema to Garbo. On-screen, her sonorous voice and searching eyes hinted at an intense inner life. But of what did it consist? She was linked to her line from Grand Hotel: 'I want to be alone,' and after leaving Holly...

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  • Dark Cinema: The Lure of Luther Adler

    Film noir is practically overflowing with famous actors who made the era's anti-heroes come to life. Who can forget Dick Powell in Murder, My Sweet (1944)? Humphrey Bogart in The Big Sleep (1946)? Robert Mitchum in Out of the Past (1947)?But these big name performers are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the talent pool represented by the films of the noir era. Sadly, many of the lesser-known actors are seldom mentioned today -- even by classi...

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  • FOX ARCHIVES: Dueling Dramas Arrive on DVD

    Fox has announced two new entries into their Cinema Archives line. They are: The Gift of Love (1958) - Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack Prince of Players (1954) -  Richard Burton, Maggie McNamara, John Derek, Raymond Massey Both will be available here at ClassicFlix on May 24th. These DVDs adds to the total of over 300 Cinema Archive titles exclusively available for rent at ClassicFlix...

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  • TV TIME: Mother's Day 'Mommy Awards'

    We thank our mothers for all they have done for us, but we should also thank the women who 'raised' us: those mothers we watched on TV all day. Join ClassicFlix as we honor these fine females with our premiere awards celebration for distinguished achievement in vintage television motherhood in the first annual Mommies.Outstanding Achievement in Overcoming Adversity: Alice Mitchell in 'Man of the House' (Dennis the Menace) - At the beginning, we get a star...

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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: War Dramas in Latest Wave

    Four new-to-DVD releases have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. The predominent theme, in honor of Memorial Day, is war dramas. They are: China Sky (1945) - Randolph Scott, Ruth Warrick, Ellen Drew, Anthony Quinn Marine Raiders (1944) - Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Ruth Hussey, Frank McHugh, Barton MacLane The Navy Comes Through (1942) - Pat O'Brien, George Murphy, Jane ...

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  • OLIVE: Two New Titles Arrive in July

    Olive Films has announced a July 19th release date for the DVD and Blu-Ray debut of the 1934 John Wayne Western 'Neath the Arizona Skies. Also arriving on the same day is the 1956 James Arness Western drama Gun the Man Down. Originally released by MGM in 2007 this marks the film's Blu-ray debut. Bonus features to the DVD and Blu-Ray aren't anticipated. The complete list of titles is posted to the Recent Additions section.

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  • Make Your Own TCM Classic Film Festival

    The TCM Classic Film Festival returns to Hollywood beginning April 28, 2016 and running through Sunday, May 2nd. For many classic film fans, the TCM Classic Film Festival is one of the highlights of the movie year. I've written about the festival here previously, most recently in 2015.The TCM festival is a one-of-a-kind experience, a chance to enjoy movies on the big screen, with filmmakers and historians present to add context to each film screened. Attending is a terrific goal f...

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  • KINO: Bogart in Deadline U.S.A. Gets First Home Video Release in July

    Three titles from Kino are scheduled for release on DVD and Blu-ray in July. Making its home video debut on July 26th is Deadline U.S.A. (1952) starring Humphrey Bogart, Kim Hunter and Ed Begley. The studio will also release Five Miles to Midnight (1962) with Sophia Loren, and 1959's Invisible Invaders starring John Agar. All can be viewed in our Recent Additions section. Invisible Invaders ...

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