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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: Irene Dunne and John Barrymore in Latest Wave

    Six new-to-DVD releases have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. Irene Dunne stars in four. They are: Anne Vickers (1933) -  Walter Huston, Conrad Nagel, Bruce Cabot, Edna May Oliver Consolation Marriage (1931) - Pat O'Brien, John Halliday, Myrna Loy Never a Dull Moment (1950) - Fred MacMurray, William Demarest, Andy Devine, Gigi Perreau, Natalie Wood Sweet ...

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  • You Can't Take It With You Debuts on Blu-Ray

    Sony has announced a December 8th street date for the Blu-Ray debut of Frank Capra's You Can't Take It With You. The 1938 film took home Oscar's for best film and director and includes an all-star cast of Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, Spring Byington, Edward Arnold, Mischa Auer, and Ann Miller. While the release doesn't appear to be a combo set, which would include a DVD, it does include a commentary and featurette by Frank...

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  • OLIVE: Kid From Cleveland and Voodoo Man Arrive in November

    Olive Films has announced a November 24th release date for the DVD and Blu-Ray debut of the 1949 drama The Kid From Cleveland starring Russ Tamblyn in his first film. Also arriving on the same day is the 1944 horro film, Voodoo Man, starring Bela Lugosi, making its debut on Blu-ray. Bonus features to the DVD and Blu-Ray aren't anticipated.

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  • Strange Science Serials, Chapter III: Maniacs from Space!

    After three attempts by Ming the Merciless to either enslave the Earth, destroy all human life on it, or otherwise make a nuisance of himself, our planet was relatively safe for the next several years (WW2 notwithstanding) until 1945, when -- no doubt suspecting we would be an easy target following the worldwide conflict that had just ended -- Mars invaded the earth led by one of Ming's successors in The Purple Monster Strikes (1945).A famous astronomer, Dr. Cyrus Layton,...

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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: Crime Drama's Highlight Latest Wave

    Eight new titles have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. Seven of the films are crime dramas or film noirs. They are: Bobby Ware is Missing (1955) - Neville Brand, Arthur Franz, Jean Willes Cry of the Hunted (1953) - Vittorio Gassman, Barry Sullivan, Polly Bergen, William Conrad Flaxy Martin (1949) - Virginia Mayo, Zachary Scott, Dorothy Malone Public Hero ...

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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: Wave of Helen Hayes, Plus Atom Ant Complete Series

    Five new-to-DVD releases have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. Helen Hayes stars in three. They are: Another Language (1933) -  Robert Montgomery, John Beal, Margaret Hamilton Vanessa: Her Love Story (1935) - Robert Montgomery, May Robson, Otto Kruger, Lewis Stone What Every Woman Knows (1934) - Brian Aherne, Madge Evans Also included in this week's releases...

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  • WARNER ARCHIVE: Hoodlum Saint Leads Trio of Taurog Releases

    Three new-to-DVD releases have been announced by Warner as part of their Archive Collection. Director Norman Taurog helmed all three. They are: The Hoodlum Saint (1946) - William Powell, Esther Williams, Angela Lansbury, James Gleason Lucky Night (1939) - Myrna Loy, Robert Taylor Please Believe Me (1950) - Deborah Kerr, Robert Walker, Peter Lawford All of these will be available he...

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  • Norma Shearer 101: The Overview

    Norma Shearer is on the short list of MGM's iconic actresses, sharing a rarefied stratum with Garbo, Crawford, Harlow, and Garland, but she is the least remembered out of all them. Non-buffs know little or nothing about her. For decades her films were seldom screened or broadcast. Yet she was a top box office draw in early sound and had one of the best-managed careers of the studio era. TCM and DVD reissues have brought her triumphs back to us, and her fans today are as ardent as those who id...

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  • KINO: Dueling Joel McCrea Titles Released in December

    Kino has announced December 1st as the release date for two titles starring Joel McCrea, Fort Massacre (1958) and Gunfight at Dodge City (1959) as part of their KL Studio Classics label. Both titles are receiving their Blu-Ray debut, although Gunfight at Dodge City is the only one receiving an upgraded DVD as well. The only bonus feature for both films are trailers. Final artwork is forthcoming....

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  • TV TIME: 50th Anniversary of Television's Best Season

    We often hear how brilliant television is today, but this is the 50th anniversary of one of the most remarkable years the medium ever had. The 1965-1966 season was loaded with classic programs, legendary performers, and memorable characters. While it's certain that nothing like Game of Thrones was around in 1965, I sure don't see anything like My Mother the Car right now.In retrospect, 1965 was a significant year in television history for two main reasons. One is...

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