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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-14560082689114210822019-09-26T12:58:00.000-04:002019-09-26T12:58:57.052-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray Review: The Tall Men (1955) / Whirlpool (1949)<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tall Man</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring</u></b>: Juan Garcia, Emile Meyer, Jane Russell, Clark Gable, Robert Ryan, Cameron Mitchell, Harry Shannon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Gene Tierney, Richard Conte, Jose Ferrer, Charles Bickford, Barbara O'Neil, Eduard Franz, Fortunio Bonanova</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tall Men: 4 out of 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whirlpool: 4 out of 5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is my first time seeing either of these films, what better way to see both of then on a wonderful Special Edition, 1080p High Definition Blu-ray. I always love discovering new film experiences especially when they are brought out on High Quality products and Twilight Time never disappoints in that department. So, both of these were new film experiences, plus a great experience in showcasing High Quality products. A wonderful cast of actors and actresses in both films. I decided to do this as a double feature picture show. It's always a treat to spend a night with two classic films on two amazing high quality products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>First Up: </u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The movie The Tall Men is about two brothers Ben Allison played by Gable and Clint Allison played by Mitchell. Both are discharged from the Confederate Army. As in great Western fashion they join up with a cattle drive that is taking place from Texas to Montana. Now this cattle drive doesn't go as planned or better yet smooth sailing, I mean come on it's a western, you have the raiding Jayhawkers and angry Indians adding in the rough and tumble terrain, mixed with horrible weather, adding it all up to a western adventure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The two main stars need no introduction when it comes to cinema. The handsome master talent Clark Gable and the beautiful and sexy master talent Jane Russell. That really is all that needs to be said about that reality because if you don't know those two then why are you even watching cinema, for both of them happen to be what cinema is all about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also starring the wonderful Robert Ryan who has also starred and has been honored in other Twilight Time releases, such as Hour of The Gun, Inferno 3D and House of Bamboo which all are fantastic Special Edition Blu-ray's and films. Robert Ryan was a total guru of B-grade entertainment from countless Film Noirs to murder mysteries, he was a true acting brilliance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This film was directed by Raoul Walsh. That surprises me, in that I have never seen this film. I am familiar with Walsh, I enjoy his vast career of cinema and thought I had seen most all his work, I guess some how this one slipped by me. Well what I can say, I am only a human loving movie’s or seeking out every movie possible and trying to view the world of cinema one picture at a time. Raoul was a total genius when it came to cinema. He had a long wonderful career of over 50 years in the business creating so many wonderful pieces of cinematic history. What made him stand out is he not only was a director, but also was a multi-talented guru of film. From producer, writer, actor, working in the music department, editor and many other titles. He was and lived cinema. All one must do is look at the total number of directed films, shorts and so on. Over 130 features. He started mastering this talent all the way back in 1913 and did so up until 1964. He left a world of wonderful movie experiences that stay the test of time. I can say this movies is one of those experiences. Twilight Time also honored him by bringing out other features films on Special Edition Blu-ray, such as Gun Fury. The Revolt of Mamie Stover.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I had to choose a director that I believe created or became a part of the movie world as a living entity it would be Raoul Walsh. I am a huge fan of his silent films. I am a huge silent film fan period. He directed so many silent’s, one of my favorites, the one and only, The Thief of Bagdad starring the amazing masterpiece worthy actor Douglas Fairbanks. He worked with all the great actors and actresses. Just to name a few of his masterly director accomplishments and mentioning some of my personal favorite films of all time, the one and only 1939 classic The Roaring Twenties starring the icon James Cagney. The masterpiece 1941’s High Sierra starring the icon Humphrey Bogart. 1941’s They Died with Their Boots On starring the sexy one of a kind Errol Flynn and equally sexy goddess Olivia DeHavilland. And the one and only, masterpiece of the 40’s, the film I often watch at least once a year, the iconic 1949’s White Heat starring yet again the master James Cagney in what I consider his finest role alongside the goddess of cinema Virginia Mayo. So that should tell you everything you need to know about Raoul Walsh’s directed ability. He was a total master and one director of films I watch repeatedly. And now I can experience The Tall Men over and over again on this fine, perfect, high quality Blu-ray brought out by Twilight Time. If your ever in Hollywood give honor to this genius of film by visiting his Star on the Walk Fame at 6135 Hollywood Blvd.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starring the amazing talented, beautiful, striking one of a kind cinema goddess Gene Tierney.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whirlpool is about your main star Tierney who plays the character of Ann Sutton. She is a woman who has an odd addiction, kleptomania, were she basically steals or takes items. Now to help stop this reality she is hypnotized. But to make matters worse soon she is found at the scene of a murder. Now in classic "who dunnit style" she, as you would guess, has no memory of the murder or how she got there in the same area of the murder. Now she can't figure out what is happening or how to show to the police her innocence of the crime that took place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Directed by the one and only Otto Preminger. Preminger was and in my viewpoint a director that should be remembered, honored and spoken about when mentioning all the great directors in film. I feel Otto has been lost in time. When I mention him, most have no earthly idea who he is, and that is a true shame. Otto had away with his films that dug deep into the subject, held onto that darkened suspense, or that intense dramatic reality that was his films. He was a director that stepped over the boundaries of subject matters that was taboo for their time. From drugs to homosexuality. He pushed the boundaries, and showcased a brilliance in capturing a story that always seemed to linger in the mind of the viewer long after the film was over. He mastered the reality of creating a thick book form of storytelling through his direction. He was a man that enjoyed pushing the limits of his time, by adding eye opening and taboo realities. He seemed to almost laugh in the face of censorship, but that is what makes him a shining artist of film making. From Laura, Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Man with the Golden Arm, Anatomy of Murder, Bunny Lake is Missing, and so many others including a personal favorite of mine, 1960’s Exodus. I could go on and on about his films. He mastered so many.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starring the true Hollywood icon Jose Ferrer. He was a true performer in everything he did in his long career. Ferrer was a true god of cinema, not only acting but as director of stage plays and so on, which might I add won him many awards. Most famous stage productions such as The Shrike, The Fourposter and the one and only Stalag 17. But I think it has to be his master in front of the camera in a wonderful mixed bag of characters that truly stand out. Nominated for three Academy Awards and also winner of the Academy Award for best Actor in the amazing Cyrano de Bergerac. All one has to do is look at his amazing career, 1952’s Moulin Rouge which he was nominated for an Academy Award for. 1954’s The Caine Mutiny, 1962’s Lawrence of Arabia, 1965’s The Greatest Story Ever Told. One of my personal favorite underrated horror films 1977’s The Sentinel. He was in a slew of wonderful Drive-in style films of the 70’s and 80’s, more or less the late night B-movie style of entertainment. If you know me I am a huge B-movie and Cult film lover and Ferrer shinned in many of these, the aforementioned The Sentinel. Also 1978’s The Swarm, 1978’s Dracula’s Dog, 1981’s Bloody Birthday, 1982’s Blood Tide, 1983’s The Being, and the one and only personal favorite of mine, the classic science fiction, dark tale and wonderment of imagination by David Lynch, the iconic 1984’s DUNE. Twilight Time has also released other films he was involved with on Special Edition Edition Blu-ray, Woody Allen's odd-ball A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy and also Miss Sadie Thompson.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also starring in this is the one and only Richard Conte who really needs no introduction to film buffs. Starring in so many wonderful examples of film from 1939 all the way to 1975, unto his death at such a young age. 65 years old is too young. He was a multi-talented actor that shinned in any role he did. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Never really any flaws in this reality when it comes to Twilight Time Blu-ray’s. The audio is sound perfection. Very crisp to the ears. The video, the colors and black and white are vibrant and spot on perfection. Both equal a wonderful reality of perfection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tall Men:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LANGUAGE: English</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 2.55:1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AUDIO: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA / English 4.0 DTS-HD MA / English 2.0 DTS-HD MA</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1955 / Color</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">122 MINUTES</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LANGUAGE: English</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 1.33:1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1949 / B&W</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Audio Commentary with Film Historian Richard Schickel. Priceless as always. A wonderful listen by an amazing film historian. Richard Schickel is a fantastic film guru with amazing knowledge on this film being talked about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Original Theatrical Trailer with Isolated Music Track</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yet again another wonderful experience brought to the film lover by Twilight Time. Two solid films. Two solid beautiful transfers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twilight Time has done another priceless job in bringing two wonderful products out. Two perfect Blu-ray. Always a true treat to experience. Both are great films to own and speak about and most of all praise. What better way to praise it then on a wonderful high quality 1080p transfer Blu-ray. Twilight Time aces it yet again. Highly recommended.</span></div>
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-26617625140976801922019-08-21T09:22:00.002-04:002019-08-21T09:24:31.804-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray: The President's Lady (1953)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Charles Dingle, Charlton Heston, John McIntire, Susan Hayward, Carl Betz, Fay Bainter, Whitfield Connor </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>My Rating</u></b>: Film: 4 out of 5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the first time I have seen this film, and was so excited about that reality. I love adventuring into films I have never seen. Twilight Time did it again, digging deep into the recesses of cinema and pulled out this unique wonderful drama. It was about time, that this oldie, but goody deserved a Blu-ray release. And what a flawless audio and video restoration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This film stars a wonderful cast of performers. The amazing one of kind film guru, master talented, Charlton Heston in your main role. Everything has already been said about this flawless genius. He has performed in some the greatest films ever created. Apart of so many masterpieces of film, that it’s shocking that one man could have graced the world of cinema like he has. It’s so sad knowing that this one of kind actor has passed away. I still find myself watching Charlton Heston films all the time. From the masterpiece The Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur, to the sci-fi brilliance of Planet of the Apes and Soylent Green. He is and will always be a master thespian.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also starring the one and only character actor, master legend and one of the memorable faces of cinema as the side character or the original, “oh yeah it has that guy in it”, John McIntire. He mastered the character roles of Sheriffs, judges, law enforcement and just about any type of role when it came to the western film. He was a stable and a pioneer of performing. Started acting in the 40’s and went on to act up until 1989. Sadly this acting legend would pass in 1991. His career spanned many years performing in over 140 films, TV and Voice overs. From parts in 1960’s masterpiece Psycho to the long running TV show Wagon Train. Now interesting to note is he married actress Jeanette Nolan who also was in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho in voice only, she was the one and only voice of Norman’s mama, Norma Bates. John along with his wife Jeanette would do voice talents to some on my favorite Disney animated films. John would do the voice of Rufus in Disney’s Rescuers and Jeanette would do the voice of Muskrat Ellie Mae in Disney’s The Rescuers. John would also do the voice of Badger in Disney’s The Fox and the Hound and his wife Jeanette would do the voice of Widow Tweed. He was a gifted and extraordinary actor that left a shining reality in film and his performance in The President's Lady is no different as all others who grace this film.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also starring the amazing Susan Hayward. She always gives a dramatic, touching, and ultimate wonderment of perfection in her performances. She was an award worthy actress. Twilight Time has honored her in other Special Edition Blu-ray products including I Want to Live which she would go on to win, the Best Actress Academy Award for that role, which she greatly deserved. Her performance in I Want to Live is one of the best in cinema. Her many performances in films are all wonderful to praise. Susan Hayward is one of the best actresses to ever grace cinema history. She had a long wonderful career of award worthy performances. From the amazing Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (1947), to 1955’s I’ll Cry Tomorrow. She was nominated for 5 Academy Awards winning one as I have stated for I Want to Live. Sadly, she was silenced by the mass murderer known as Cancer. She died so young. 57 years old, was way too young. Thankfully we have companies like Twilight Time that bring out important pieces of cinema to remember these great acting legends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is directed by Henry Levin, who had a long career, in the movie business as director. Bringing to reality many interesting films of all genera’s of cinema. From the likes of horror, such as 1944’s Cry of the Werewolf, to mystery, action, musical, drama, western, and just about any style you can think of, Henry Levin did. He was a hit and miss, director. Some of his films are not great, and some of his films are amazing, including 1946’s The Count of Monty Cristo. Each of his films, no matter if they are lower quality or higher quality, they were not flawed in the talent, Levin brought. He has a style that was memorable, and also stood out, no matter the film. He directed another film that Twilight Time has lovingly transferred to Blu-ray, 1959’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, and also April Love, you can read my review for both of them in the Twilight Time section. No matter the scale of film, Levin owned and created his own scenarios, inside his eye for directing. The President's Lady, hasn’t looked any better, Twilight Time’s presentation on this Blu-ray is flawless. If anything, Twilight Time has made the film even better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The movie is about the story of President Andrew Jackson. It details his early years and his rise to fame through his military career. This also details his love of Rachel Donelson. A wonderful biography drama that sticks with you long after it's over. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Twilight Time has done another film justice. Giving a modern generation another important blu-ray of excellence. The President's Lady is a film that still maintains an importance in film making. A great film of imagery, acting, costumes, sets, and most of all story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Like most of these brilliant special edition Twilight Time films, there is a flawless reality to them when it comes to the video and audio departments. The President's Lady is a beautiful example of how to treat a film, Clean it up, display it in a whole new setting. Crisp imagery. Vibrant. Sound crystal clear, equals the word flawless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">LANGUAGE: English </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 1.33:1 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1953 / B&W</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My Rating: 2 out of 5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Isolated Music Track. A Composer of perfection. Alfred Newman. Alfred Newman was another pioneer of music. A composer and arranger and conductor of many, upon many pieces of music for film. The vast array of work under his belt can only show you his expertise at music, from, The Song of Bernadette, All About Eve, The Diary of Anne Frank, How the West Was Won, The Greatest Story Ever Told and many, many more credits to his name. What’s so different and amazing about Newman is, he only wrote music for film. This idea and concept showcases the beauty he had for film and that beauty always showed in the finished product. I have to mention the success of his music was honored countless times, winning an impressive 9 Oscars and being nominated over 40 times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Vintage The President’s Lady Radio Show</span><br />
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-60339730092481428712019-08-19T13:00:00.001-04:002019-08-19T13:00:10.741-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray: Wild in the Country (1961)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wild in the Country (1961)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Tuesday Weld, John Ireland, Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Millie Perkins, Gary Lockwood, Rafer Johnson </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>My Rating:</u></b> 4 out of 5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Twilight Time released and honored this film with this amazing Blu-ray that stands out as being something movie lovers should own. It’s truly a spectacular, fun, drama induced musical story. It's a classic style film. Director Philip Dunne gave his all to the film and Elvis mastered a wonderful character on screen. Twilight Time does a masterful job at honoring this film and creating a perfect and beautiful Blu-ray of amazing quality and sound that just expresses the passion of film.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well this stars the one and only master voice talent, singer, icon and ultimate legend in the music world Elvis Presley. Now I am not a huge fan of Elvis as an actor. Never really cared for his movies but there are two or three that I consider greats, one being another film honored by Twilight Time, Flaming Star which you can read my review for in the Twilight Time section of reviews. I do feel this one, Wild in the Country is also one that stands out with it's musical drama. Many people believe Flaming Star was his best performance and I cannot disagree with that. He had a talent that transcended the music world but never really got the chance to show his shinning colors because he was always type cast, as the singer or the cute boy after the girls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I do feel Wild in the Country is a wonderful melodrama film that comes together and expresses itself as something memorable and most of all entertaining. Elvis along with all the other performers are able to give the viewer solid performances as if, what's happening on screen is real. I think that is the ultimate plus to Elvis movies, is that the viewer can understand and accept the reality taking place on screen throughout his performances, even with the musical aspect taking place. The viewer can relate to the characters as you become a part of them and their ordeals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Elvis stands out as the character of Glenn Tyler. He adds all the dramatic tones of a character that stands out to the viewer. Elvis really acted in this part and that is why it stands out from all his other countless films. He gives a dramatic gift to his many roles no matter what style of film he was acting in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also starring in this is the beautiful and amazing Hope Lange as the character Irene Sperry. She always shines and is someone that truly stands out and is gifted in any role she has ever played. My personal favorite is the movie 1959's The Best of Everything which might I add Twilight Time honored with a Special Edition Blu-ray, you can read my review for it in the Twilight Time section. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also starring the very beautiful Tuesday Weld. She is an award winning and nominated actress that creates every character into a believable persona, and the character of Noreen in Wild in the Country is no different than that reality. She has been a part of so many important films in cinematic history, from Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), 1981’s Thief, to 1984’s Once Upon a Time in America. It was great seeing her in this film. She is perfect and her performance as always is utterly fantastic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The movie is about a young man (Elvis), Glenn who has a troubled family life. He ends up fighting with his brother in a huge fight and ends up in trouble with the law and has to go on probation. There he meets Irene Sperry who has the job of counseling him. Glenn discovers that he has the ability to write. Soon the counselor takes interest and encourages him to pursue a literary career. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The director of this is probably more prolific as a writer than a director. Philip Dunne. He directed 10 films but wrote many many more including a slew of memorable features films. He wrote 1953's The Robe. 1941's How Green was my Valley and many others that stand out. Both Elvis and Philip Dunne work great together. Dunne directed his performers with a master class. He also was honored with another Twilight Time Special Edition Blu-ray release of 10 North Frederick. Wild in the Country stands out for any lover of drama musicals and most of all lovers of Elvis, the one and only.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Twilight Time did an awesome job at restoring this beauty and giving it an ultimate outlet it deserved. Now this generation can experience the beauty of this film from its amazing direction, to its great acting, to its drama induced story. This is clearly another gifted Blu-ray of Twilight Time perfection. Twilight Time truly knows how to express the beauty of film as an art form. They give a true outlet to films sadly overlooked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Spot on. The audio is absolutely flawless. The picture quality is breathtaking and something to highly praise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">LANGUAGE: English </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 2.35:1 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1961 / Color </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Isolated Music Track: </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The music throughout this feature film is a wonderful mix of musical bliss. The composed music is by American composer Kenyon Hopkins. Now Kenyon is an interesting composer in history. He was often referred to as "One of </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Jazz's great composers and arrangers". He worked on many wonderful films including the great 1956's Baby Doll and the masterpiece 1957's 12 Angry Men. Other masterful moments in film is for the movie 1961's The Hustler, just to name a few. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A wonderful musical story. Add in amazing direction and music and you have a truly memorable film of the 60’s. Flawless direction, great acting, and production. Twilight Time gives a new outlet to this old film and creates a quality that shines as if the film is new; like it was when it came out.</span><br />
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-26358571576580841322019-08-05T15:47:00.001-04:002019-08-05T15:47:13.375-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray Reviews: Behold a Pale Horse, 10 North Frederick, The Chairman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Anthony Quinn, Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif, Mildred Dunrock, Raymond Pellegrin, Paolo Stoppa </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Plot:</u></b> This is actually based on the book Killing a Mouse on Sunday written by Emeric Pressburger. This movie is about the Spanish Bandit known as Artiguez. He returns to his native Spanish village after being in French Exile for 20 years. What he does not know is that the Spanish Cops. One in particular Vinolas is setting up a trap just for him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Plot: </u></b>The movie is about Ann Chapin at her father's funeral thinking back over the last five years of his life. These five years are clouded with political failures and also personal failures. All the while being bombarded with a wife who really does not hold any faith in her husband or more or less any like. She covers her plight with alcohol. On an interesting reality there was moments in the relationship when there was love. You get to see lives impacted by drama. A wonderful acted film of emotional realities captured on screen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Gregory Peck, Arthur Hill, Burt Kwouk, Keye Luke, Anne Heywood, Alan Dobie, Ric Young, Conrad Yama </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Plot: </u></b>This is a wonderful spy action film. This movie takes place during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. The U.S. sends an Agent to China to try and steal a formula, that is about a new agricultural enzyme which has been created by the Chinese. But to make matters worse what he does not realize is he has a bomb inside his head that will explode if he fails his mission.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Behold a Pale Horse: 4 out of 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10 North Frederick: 4 out of 5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here we go with another action packed, drama induced twisted adventure of three wonderful films brought out wonderfully by the one and only company Twilight Time on Special Edition Blu-ray’s. I went with a triple feature just because it was fun to do so. It’s always great spending an afternoon in a movie marathon and what better way to do so then with three high quality Bur-ray’s. Twilight Time has mastered yet again 3 Blu-ray’s that are highly recommended.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up is Behold the Pale Horse. Starring a wonderful all star cast. 3 master performers, the one and only Anthony Quinn. The one and only master Gregory Peck. Also the very talented one and only master actor and one of my true favorite performers Omar Sharif. Sharif was one of the greatest performers to ever grace Hollywood. His mastery bleeds off the screen and creates a dynamic reality for the watcher. He has starred in so many favorite films of mine. Including one of my all time top 20 films 1965’s Doctor Zhivago. One can not forget his powerful performance in 1962’s masterpiece Lawrence of Arabia. Another favorite of mine is 1968’s golden ticket Funny Girl. Whatever he did, he shined in so many flawless ways. I love seeing him act. Watching him in Behold a Pale Horse is no different, truly a master talent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The director behind this wonderful film Fred Zinnemann needs no introduction, but because of this modern generation, who many persons calling themselves movie buffs, don’t look to the past of cinema, I have to describe a man that should be on any movie buff’s mind. Zinnemann was a director, producer that gave the world masterpieces. Yes, masterpieces. The one and only western masterpiece, 1952’s High Noon. If that doesn’t tell you anything nothing will. He also brought the masterpiece, 1953’s From Here to Eternity, 1948’s The Search, the amazing 1973's The Day of the Jackal, and the one and only 1977’s Julia (Which Twilight Time has released as a Special Edition). I highly recommend watching all of his films I have mentioned, and many, many others. Now his, From Here to Eternity, and also A Man for All Seasons (Which might I add Twilight Time has released on a Special Edition Blu-ray), both won him, Best Feature Film at the Academy Awards in 1953 and 1966. That shows you his amazing talent, and plus I have to mention that in his vast career of directing, he has directed 18 actors to be nominated for Best Actor by the Academy Awards, and 6 of those actors won for best actor in his films, which is a stunning realization of his brilliance in directing performers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The music in this film also stands out as being worthy to praise. This is by another music master behind this film, Maurice Jarre. A high quality experience. It drives the reality of the film. It brings out the emotions and changing of the situations. Plus, I am a huge music fan. Equally huge is my love for movie soundtracks. This is one of the best around. I mean come on Maurice Jarre has won 3 Academy Awards need I say more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next up 10 North Frederick starring the one and only master talented actor Gary Cooper. What really needs to be said about this master class performer. He has starred in some of the great films of all time from the masterpiece High Noon to Sergeant York and countless others. This movie shines with his glory and over all manly man appeal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><u>This is only the 2nd time I have seen this and I am floored and amazed at the Blu-ray quality of this feature film. Twilight Time did an amazing, job at cleaning and refreshing this old film and bringing out in a new high quality, worthy of praise blu-ray.</u></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The director of this is probably more prolific as a writer than a director. Philip Dunne. He directed 10 films but wrote many many more including a slew of memorable features films. He wrote 1953's The Robe. 1941's How Green was my Valley and many others that stand out. Both Cooper and Philip Dunne work great together. Dunne directed his performers with a master class. The movie shines with flawless performances by the whole cast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next up The Chairman. Starring one of the amazing all-time greatest performers in cinema history. The amazing one of a kind Gregory Peck, a truly phenomenal performer, that needs no introduction. He was a key figure in cinema history. Peck is one of my all-time favorite performers that mastered so many cinematic moments. He is one that showcases what acting is about or should be about. He has starred in some of my favorite films of all time. Roman Holiday (1953) The Guns of Navarone (1961) To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Duel in the Sun (1946) The Yearling (1946) Moby Dick (1956) Cape Fear (1962) How the West was Won (1962) and the true favorite of mine the one and only horror film: The Omen (1976) and last but not least, the one I have to mention, which is an underrated gem, and one I watch often, a personal favorite, The Boys of Brazil (1978) . No matter what he acted in he owned his parts and created thought provoking characters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The director J. Lee Thompson knows the actors and actresses that he displays on screen. The director knows what he wants from his performers. You can see Thompson's direction flow on screen. The performers know what the director wants. The Chairman flows, and comes together easily to display the dark tale of murder, and the ability to solve it through Bronson’s persona. J. Lee Thompson was an important director that created so many wonderful tough guy films. They were more than just that basic tough guy style of film, because they had a unique substance to them, that gave a tight structured plot. Thompson was known for using the one and only Charles Bronson in many of his films, from 1983's 10 To Midnight, 1976’s St. Ives, 1977’s White Buffalo, and 1980’s Caboblanco. The Evil That Men Do, Murphy’s Law, Death Wish 4, Messenger of Death, and lastly Kinjite Forbidden Secrets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thompson was a truly gifted director that had an eye for spell binding pieces of cinema. He was an Academy Award nominated director. He mastered the action great that he was nominated for: 1961’s The Guns of Navarone. Thompson in his lifetime of directing was nominated for Bafta Awards, Golden Globes, Palme d’Or Cannes Film Festival, and many others. His talent shined. He mastered such greats like the one and only 1962’s Cape Fear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my personal favorite guilty pleasures, 1972’s Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. He also directed many lower budget; or films that has gone on to become cult following style cinema. 1981’s horror, Happy Birthday to Me, 1985’s King Solomon’s Mine, 1986’s Firewalker. He could direct Oscar worthy films, and he could direct Cheesy Drive-in Flare style of films.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>My Rating</u></b>: 5 out of 5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yet again all three are fantastic experiences. The audio and video on each one is crystal clear. The clarity of picture quality is amazing. The Black and White of 10 North Frederick and Behold a Pale Horse is smooth and textured flawless. The color of The Chairman is vibrant and crisp. Audio is spot on in all three. The high definition transfer of all three make the films look all the more new, fresh and perfect. This is a great treat of three separate films for the new generation of cinema lovers, and perfect for the older generation of film lovers. I have seen all three of these movies many times, and yet they are always a perfect action packed, drama induced thrill ride through moments of perfect cinema. Lovely audio and video. Perfection as always.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">LANGUAGE: English </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 2.35:1 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1969 / Color </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1964 / B&W </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">121 MINUTES </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 2.35:1 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1958 / B&W </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">102 MINUTES </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The important isolated music score. The music for this film was composed by the amazing composer and songwriter Leigh Adrian Harline. Harline was a composer and music guru that was able to express emotions in his tunes. He allowed a story to flow or be told through the sounds of his composed pieces. He was a one of kind composer that stood out in allowing a mood of emotional responses in his music.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You get the great Isolated Music Track. The man behind the music for this film needs no introduction to cinema fans. The one and only Jerry Goldsmith. Goldsmith has been a part of some of the greatest film scores both small and large. Just to mention a few, The Omen, Alien, Poltergeist, The Secret of NIMH, Gremlins, Hoosiers, Total Recall, Basic Instinct, Rudy, L.A. Confidential, The Mummy, Von Ryan’s Express, The Blue Max, Planet of the Apes, Patton, Tora! Tora! Tora! Papillion, Chinatown, Logan’s Run, Legend, Alien Nation, The Burbs, many of the Star Trek films. He did so many memorable scores that stand out and are landmarks in film. When Goldsmith died in 2004 the cinema world lost a true master in film making. The music world lost a music genius. Twilight Time honored a passionate master with this special feature and many other of his films.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You get an Audio Commentary with Film Historians Eddy Friedfeld and Lee Pfeiffer </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As always all three of theses Blu-ray's are Limited Edition of 3,000 Units.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twilight Time did another amazing job at bringing forth three fantastic experiences that they accomplish so greatly. A beautiful transfer to all three, dynamic visuals and hearing on all three. All three are priceless examples of how to treat older films. Highly recommend are these three Blu-ray’s.</span><br />
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<br />A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-17403834736893625122019-07-22T13:45:00.000-04:002019-07-22T13:45:48.752-04:00Cult Films Blu-ray: Il Postino (1994)<br />
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real-life Nobel laureate poet Pablo Neruda’s exile to a tiny island off Italy
where, being a high-profile figure, he receives such huge quantities of mail
that the local post office must hire an extra postman: Il Postino. Though shy
and poorly educated, our postman is so intrigued by Neruda that he devises
ploys to engage the attention of the great poet. The unlikely duo become
friends as Neruda is charmed by the fresh simplicity of the postman whose love
for poetry he then applies to woo a local beauty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cult Films picked another classic in my book. I love this
movie. A solid cast. Tight direction, and awesome story-line. Another flawless
gem. First off what can be said that hasn't already been said about
this powerful masterpiece of romantic drama, comedy. It mixes many genera into
one film, capturing love, comedy, drama and a biography reality. Cult Films has mastered this film on this amazing new outlet. This Blu-ray is a flawless example of how to treat older films and bring them out for a whole new audience. The new High quality Transfer to Blu-ray is something to praise and talk about.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I thoroughly make the statement that few would disagree
with, that this goes up there with some the greatest films. It's one of the great story-lines
of cinema. This left a lingering mark on me and most every viewer that
witnessed it, because it captures a flawless acting reality. The chemistry
between all the actors and actresses make the viewer laugh, love, feel warm
inside. You in a sense know these people. These people become alive while you
watch, that is how the performances on screen become apart of you. The acting,
direction and story-line all come together to create something that remains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was directed by a great director who is important in
the world of cinema, I speak of none other than Michael Radford. Radford, I
feel, has never been praised as much as he should be. He has a stamp of
originality, or at least allows an ultimate dramatic undertaken in his films.
Films that create characters that stay with you. He directed the awesome one of
kind film 1984. I feel 1984 and Il Postino is two of those films that last,
that remain, that is a strong example of film making. 1984 and Il Postino are
both films that have many wonderful examples behind them, and in front of it.
From actors, actresses, directors, costumes, sets, music, cinematography and
everything else thrown into it. Radford directed Il Postino flawlessly. He was
nominated for an Academy Award for Il Postino, he did not win and to me that
was a huge blow, he deserved the win, because Il Postino is a film that stands
the test of time. Is as important now as it was then in 1994 when it came out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starring the brilliant Massimo Troisi who was a master thespian.
Not only an actor but a screenwriter, and a director. A flawless visionary that
sadly died of a heart attack at the young age of 41. Il Postino was his last film. He left a world of brilliance
and the acting in Il Postino is a prime example of his
mastery. He captured a flawless performance that truly stands out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next you must mention the acting brilliance of Philippe
Noiret who not only stars in this masterpiece film as Pablo Neruda, but he
stared in one of the all time greatest films in cinema history, the one and
only Cinema Paradiso. Sadly, this acting master is no longer with us, passing
in 2006, but he left an amazing array of film and Il Postino is one of those
films. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When reviewing this movie, or no matter who is reviewing this
movie, one must mention the music score. The master talent behind this score is
the one and only master of sound, God rest his soul. The musical genius Luis
Bacalov. Cult Films has created an audio perfection along with video perfection, on this new transfer and sound quality mastery. The score sounds fantastic. It
sounds flawless. The new outlet by Cult Films shines with audio perfection.
This master of music has worked on so many amazing feature films from the
masterpiece 1964’s The Gospel According to St. Matthew, to countless Spaghetti
Western films. Including the Cult classic Django. Awesome director Quentin
Tarantino has used his music many times, embracing this master in his classic
films Kill Bill Vol 1 and Vol 2 plus the amazing one of a kind remake of Django
in 2012. He composed perfection in Il Postino. The movie is a flawless example
of how music is important in film. This movie captures not only the perfection
of directing and acting, but also the perfection of music.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am thankful Cult Films has picked this movie for a
wonderful Dual Format both Blu-ray and DVD. It was amazing seeing it on Blu-ray
restored in High Definition. It has never looked any better. I have seen this
movie on the big screen, VHS and on TV and DVD, this Blu-ray blows all of them
out of the water. Cult Films did another amazing, lovely job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My Rating: 5 out of 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yet again this movie has never looked any better. Cult Films
has done a fantastic job in creating a wonderful new High Definition, Blu-ray.
The audio is equally fantastic. Cult Films always touches on perfection when
creating new outlets to older films, and for any movie lover, that means a
perfect entertaining good time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You get a wonderful special feature of an exclusive and
candid interview with the director himself Michael Radford. A wonderful listen
for any lover of cinema.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another highly recommended Blu-ray by Cult Films. Perfection
in audio and video transfer, refreshed on a high quality High Definition
Blu-ray plus DVD. This is a wonderful entertaining experience. Cult Epics
captured another treat for movie lovers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all the wonderful Cult Films Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
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<br />A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-6078573475089098232018-10-10T12:11:00.000-04:002018-10-10T12:11:12.567-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray: The Last Hurrah (1958)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dianne
Foster, Pat O'Brien, Spencer Tracy, Donald Crisp, Basil Rathbone, Jeffrey
Hunter, James Gleason<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Compan</u></b>y: <a href="http://www4.screenarchives.com/display_results.cfm/category/546/TWILIGHT-TIME/">Twilight Time</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description:</u></b> The legendary John Ford directs
screenwriter Frank S. Nugent’s adaptation of Edwin O’Connor’s novel, the
barn-burning political film/character study, The Last Hurrah (1958). The
singular Spencer Tracy stars as an old-school Irish-American pol, mayor of “a
New England City” that just might be Boston; as he faces a potentially rough
fifth campaign, he is observed by his journalist nephew (Jeffrey Hunter),
fighting charges of graft and abuse of power even as he is assisted and/or
opposed by a gallery of colorful characters. The extraordinary supporting cast
includes Pat O’Brien, Basil Rathbone, Donald Crisp, James Gleason, Ricardo
Cortez, et al; the film was gloriously shot by Charles Lawton, Jr. (The Lady
from Shanghai).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Super excited about this release on Special Edition Blu-ray.
I am a huge John Ford fan and when I learned Twilight Time was blessing us fans
with this release I was super thrilled and super enthused with movie bliss. This
is a must own, must experience Blu-ray. A High Definition perfection. A
glorious film. A powerhouse piece of cinema both passionate and sublime.
Equally parts dramatic and equally parts a perfection. This is a wonderful film
with a true visionary talent behind it. Twilight Time has honored and embraced
this film in a whole new outlet. They have crafted an excellence that all film
companies should look to express their products. This Blu-ray is a top notch
experience that I highly praise and highly recommend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This stars the one and only Spencer Tracy. All one should
have to do is write that name, or say that name, and that sums it up. Tracy is
one of the best, most talented acting performers to ever grace the cinema
world. From Drama, to comedy to western, to everything in between. He was a
multi-diverse actor that knew what he wanted to create in a character, and
succeeded in doing so in many, upon many pieces of cinema. His brilliant
ability to make you believe his characters is what great acting is all about. Another
Twilight Time Blu-ray Special Edition release Broken Lance is a prime example
of his talent. Broken Lance is a prime example of a film that has been forgotten
or overlooked as an important piece of American storytelling and Twilight Time
like The Last Hurrah has given new outlets to these priceless films.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is directed by one of the great directors of all time,
Mr. John Ford. When I think of the Western frontier in cinema I think of one
man. That man is John Ford. He has away with taking the very fabric of cinema
and painting a pure piece of art come to life in his work. He was a director
that caused the viewer’s mind to numb when it came to creating movies on
screen. His stories through his actors are so thick with history in cinema and
passion for the world of movies and the very nature of the motion picture
existence that you can‘t help but see why he is considered a genius. Many of
his works are classified as masterpiece’s worthy to be always remembered. His
many directing jobs blows my mind. I have been a fan of John Ford’s films for a
very, very, very long time. When I learned Twilight, Time was releasing this
awesome feature film on Special Edition Blu-ray I was super happy and giddy
with delight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">John Ford is a wonderful example of a heavy director, a
director that builds the plots in his movies for his camera work, his massive
direction to bring fourth films that few can even begin to try to. I want to
describe his work as very meaty in its approach. His movies give massive
character development letting the viewer become a part of the situation and
just who the players of the story are and most of all the stunning beauty of
cinematography and the worthy approach of splicing and placing every shot into
perfect harmony. Many of his films are priceless including this one I am
reviewing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When he directs it is as if the screen growing into the
viewer’s mind. When he directs, it creates a sense of perfect harmony that can
make the viewer become so woven into the subject that you not only consume each
shot you become each shot and you are John Ford, you see what he saw in
directing the way he did. His work is the example of what to do behind the
camera.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">John Ford was a true directing god in his works, a nature of
shots and story that only he knows how to do. Many of his works are one of kind
pieces of cinema history into the classic realms of directing in a way that
does not let go. So, begins this memory of him, this spotlight, his many
characters in his films built upon me lasting impressions that I will never forget,
an interesting character that works in so many details because he was true
motion picture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">John Ford was not only a director, but he started acting in
1914 under the name Jack Ford. He played a Klansman in the classic 1915 The
Birth of the Nation. At the age of 22 in 1917 he made his first western called
Tornado and that same year he would direct 8 more westerns. In 1935 he won his
first Oscar for direction of the movie The Informer a non-western. The
directing of the 1940 masterpiece The Grapes of Wrath won him his second Oscar
a non-western. The 1941 How Green was My Valley won him yet another Oscar a
non-western. In 1942 he was in the navy and filmed a documentary called The
Battle of Midway and this won him another Oscar. Also, he created another
documentary titled Dec. 7th, and this would win him another Oscar. Amazingly
looking back none of these are westerns and yet when you think of John Ford you
ultimately say the director of westerns and yet he had a vast career of films.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">His work can be a kick in the gut as you follow along with
his directing ordeal in the many wonderful subjects he brought to life on
screen. His westerns shinned and still are what true West is about. He became
the father of the Wild West, the cowboy man, the director of bringing the
adventures and the atmosphere of the west to life for all to see. John Ford
knew how to play with the viewer and knew just how to place the situations and
ordeals of the actors into a reality setting. What stands out the most is that
John Ford captures the ordeal of emotions, you feel the pain and the struggle
and the fear and the helplessness as they struggle to cope and come to terms
with what is happening in his films.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">His films are tight woven art pieces brought together for
the viewer to take a hold of and experience it first hand, adding to the
wonderful cinematic quality that is motion pictures. I love the tension that
flows off the screen and into the viewer’s mind while watching a John Ford
film. The darkness and dread of knowing the west, the crime, a victim, a
killer, a place of beauty all came in crisp wonder behind the direction of this
master.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first time I watched a film by John Ford was the one of
a kind 1939 masterpiece Stagecoach starring John Wayne. I know it was in the
early 80’s when I first saw this because my Uncle Earl was the one who
introduced me to the art form of John Ford. I stayed with my Uncle growing up
and his passion was reading westerns and watching westerns and so my love for
this art form of cinema grew and when I came across Stagecoach, I knew I would
forever be hooked to John Ford.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shortly after I found myself collecting John Ford ‘s movies.
I think what also needs to be said is he brought the very beauty and foundation
of America and its history to the screen. He was a true American behind the
lens capturing many moments of American history and landscapes of the American
frontier. He also had many wonderful friends in actors, directors, writers and
so on. His many talented actors that filmed repeatedly was James Stewart, Henry
Fonda the one and only John Wayne and many others. He was best friends with
Brain Desmond Hurst a beautiful talented overlooked director who brought such
classics as Riders of the Sea, Malta Story, 1951’s Scrooge. His friendship and
his life were just as priceless as his movies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ford gave the western a name, he gave movies living
realities that gave a heartbeat, a breathing landscape but his many movies
graces all genera’s and his talent to film was flawless. Movies like The Grapes
of Wrath 1940, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 1962, Wings of Eagles 1957, The
Quiet Man 1952, The Searchers 1956, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 1949, Three
Godfathers 1948 and so many others I could go on and on it just shows you the
broad range of his skill and talent. I think what shinned about John Ford is he
never liked to talk about himself, he always wanted to talk about someone else
or something else. He considered himself like everyone else, he accepted
everyone like family. Amazingly out of all the stunts in all his western movies
not one horse or stuntman or actor was seriously hurt, he took pride in his
films and brought them together in completion as he saw fit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">His movies are fast action, fists fights, gun fights, wagons
out of control, cowboy’s killing Indians, Indians killing cowboys, shoot outs,
bar room fights, action, action, action and yet also drama, such is the case of
the movie I am reviewing. John Ford also was about love, strong attitudes,
character development, cinematography, telling a complete story so that the
viewer never had to guess. I think what makes him as powerful as a director is
all his action films he filmed on the moment, he did not rehearse the wide
range of action, and he filmed what he got. The stunts in his films where
flawless and extraordinary, breathtaking and brilliant. What is a true honor is
to have, such an amazing masterpiece director such as Orson Welles and Ingmar
Bergman stating that John Ford influenced them and that they said he was one of
the greatest directors of all time. Ford created many things in his filming, he
became a pioneer of extreme long shot and location shooting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">John Wayne would become a regular star in his films. Acting
in over twenty pictures as Ford as the director. John Ford was also best
friends with Merian C. Cooper the director of the one of a kind classic 1933’s
King Kong. Cooper would produce many of Ford’s movies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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USNR in the United States Navy during World War 2. Ford was there on Omaha
Beach on D-Day as the one of the main photographers. Most of this footage was
never shown because Ford captured the many horrible deaths of young United
States men.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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August of 1973 from the illness of stomach cancer. He became the very first to
receive the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award. He directed over
one hundred movies in his life time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">John Ford was a master at cinema, but I will always remember
his works of the Western film nature. His talent was able to express the true
frontier. He placed his viewers on the plains. He gave the film shots of pure
western rugged beauty and gave the very dark and rough atmosphere of an untamed
wildness that was the west.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another perfected Transfer in Video production. A flawless
transfer. The new amazing crisp imagery is something that stands out. The audio
is equally perfected. Both audio and video are priceless in this Special
Edition Blu-ray.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Isolated Music Track: The music is done by many musicians.
This isolated music track is brilliant in its way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A very awesome listen by three awesome film gurus. A perfect
listen for any fan of film history. Audio Commentary with Film Historians Lem
Dobbs, Julie Kirgo, and Nick Redman <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really think Twilight Time honored so many classic actors
and actresses with this choice of Special Edition Blu-ray. I am super happy to
own this Blu-ray. This film has never looked any better. It’s a classic film
that should be seen by any movie buff, and what better way than to experience
it on this High Definition Blu-ray. 100 Percent, Highly Recommended. This
flawless transfer to an old classic feature film is dynamite. I applaud
Twilight Time for choosing this film to bring out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you head over to <a href="http://www.screenarchives.com/">www.screenarchives.com</a> to buy all
the wonderful Twilight Time Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Also head over and like Twilight Time on Facebook
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-80793918424307426912018-10-09T11:01:00.000-04:002018-10-09T11:01:20.450-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray: The Bravados (1958)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Henry
Silva, Stephen Boyd, Gregory Peck, Albert Salmi, Andrew Duggan, Lee Van Cleef,
Joan Collins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Company:</u></b> Twilight Time<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description:</u></b> Eight years after their classic Western
collaboration on The Gunfighter (1950), director Henry King and star Gregory
Peck reunite for The Bravados (1958), a chilling tale of obsession and revenge.
Peck plays a rancher bent on avenging the rape and murder of his young wife;
when the alleged perpetrators escape the hangman, he takes off after them with
a nervous and inexperienced posse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Rating: 4 out of 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twilight Time choose another classic in my book. I love this
movie. A solid cast. Tight direction, and awesome storyline. I love this movie.
Another flawless gem in my book. Starring one of the amazing all-time greatest
performers in cinema history. The amazing one of a kind Gregory Peck, a truly
phenomenal performer, that needs no introduction. He was a key figure in cinema
history. Peck is one of my all-time favorite performers that mastered so many
cinematic moments. He is one that showcases what acting is about or should be
about. He has starred in some of my favorite films of all time. Roman Holiday
(1953) The Guns of Navarone (1961) To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Duel in the Sun
(1946) The Yearling (1946) Moby Dick (1956) Cape Fear (1962) How the West was
Won (1962) and the true favorite of mine the one and only horror film: The Omen
(1976) and last but not least, the one I have to mention, which is an
underrated gem, and one I watch often, a personal favorite, The Boys of Brazil
(1978) . No matter what he acted in he owned his parts and created thought
provoking characters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also starring the wonderful Joan Collins. Always a treat to
experience. I grew up watching her on television and many countless films
including one of my favorites, the over the top, silly B-movie 1977’s Empire of the
Ants. Still acting strong today, a regular on television, most recently in the
awesome TV series American Horror Story. I grew up watching her on the TV
series Dynasty, which most remember her from. Started acting in 1951 and is
still pushing along her talent and beauty today. It was great seeing her again
in this classic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was directed by one of the great directors of all time.
The one and only Henry King. This amazing director directed over 117 films.
From the amazing Twelve O’Clock High, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, The Song of
Bernadette, Carousel and so many others. He truly was a god and king of all thing’s
cinema. He also was honored with another Twilight Time Blu-ray Special Edition
release Captain From Castle which you can read my review for in the Twilight
Time section of this page. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is based on a wonderful western book written by Frank O’Rourke.
O’Rourke was a masterly writer that captured many wonderful fiction tales to
explore in the realm of wonderful imagination. If you have not read any of his
books I highly recommend his wonderful style of written word. O’Rourke could
capture not only western’s but mystery’s and sports fiction. Sadly, this action
master killed himself in 1989, but his books and the books that became movies
became his legacy. And for any book lover, his name is remembered. Also,
Twilight Time has honored him with this awesome amazing release of this classic
western film that he wrote so well in book form.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think what makes this western unique is it is equal parts
western action, but also creates a drama form of storytelling that is memorable.
There is a dramatic reality to the story right along with what you expect from
a western. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Growing up I was either in school, or at my Uncle Earl’s. My
Uncle Earl bleed manly western cowboy. If he didn’t have a coffee in one hand
and a Louis Lamour book in the other, it was a western on TV. I always joked
with him that he was a cowboy in the city. Trust me when I say he bleed basic
ranch western life, in everything he did. He and I would go to Saturday
Matinees of westerns playing on the big screen, and if it was Sunday it was all
day westerns on TV. Now days that is rare, but when I was growing up, it was
everywhere. One of those westerns, was The Bravados. I first saw this on an
all-day theater marathon, where if you brought in a can food item for the poor,
you got in at 50 cents. One step further if you dressed up, you got 25 cent
popcorns. Anyways one of those midday flicks on the big screen was The Bravados,
and that is why I fondly remember it, sitting next to my Uncle Earl, God rest
his soul, I miss him greatly, but he gave me lots of amazing memories.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am thankful Twilight Time has picked this movie for a
wonderful Special Edition Blu-ray. It was amazing seeing it on Blu-ray High Definition.
It has never looked any better. I have seen this movie on the big screen, VHS, TV and DVD, this Blu-ray blows all of them out of the water. Twilight
Time did another amazing, lovely job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Rating: 5 out of 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yet again this movie has never looked any better. Twilight
Time has done a fantastic job in creating a wonderful new High Definition,
1080p Blu-ray. The audio is equally fantastic. Twilight Time always touches on
perfection when creating new outlets to older films, and for any movie lover,
that means a perfect entertaining good time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AUDIO: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA / English 4.0 DTS-HD MA /
English 2.0 DTS-HD MA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Isolated Music Track: Like so many of the releases by Twilight
Time you get this fantastic experience of just listening to the music by
itself. This I found amazing because it’s by 3 wonderful musicians that truly
gave a gift to this film. First up Hugo Friedhofer was a true master and
spectacular music god that left the world of cinema with such memorable scores.
All one must do is look at his career and understand the master that he was.
The Young Lions is one of those powerful scores that will always stand the test
of time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next up, Alfred Newman was another pioneer of music. A
composer and arranger and conductor of many, upon many pieces of music for
film. The vast array of work under his belt can only show you his expertise at
music, from, The Song of Bernadette, All About Eve, The Diary of Anne Frank,
How the West Was Won, The Greatest Story Ever Told and many, many more credits
to his name. What’s so different and amazing about Newman is, he only wrote
music for film. This idea and concept showcase the beauty he had for film and
that beauty always showed in the finished product. I must mention the success
of his music was honored countless times, winning an impressive 9 Oscars and
being nominated over 40 times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next up is by Lionel Newman. Newman was a brilliant, music
genera master, in his own reality. Gifted in the art-form of supplying
memorable music scores and tunes for many wonderful films, and for TV shows
that most will remember for its music. First movie for me that really comes to
mind, besides this one that he has worked on, would be the horror classic, The
Omen, followed equally by the Sci-fi Masterpiece Alien. I mean just looking at
the scores he has conducted, The Omen which is one of the greatest and always
spooks me anytime I hear it, showcases his amazement. He was the uncle to music
man, Randy Newman. He won an Oscar for the amazing 1968 Hello Dolly. He was the
music supervisor for Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the
Jedi. That should tell you his mastery. 11 Academy Award nominations and 1 win.
He crafted his art-form over decades upon decades. He crafted composing music
and soundtracks all the way back into the start of the 1930’s. He mastered his
talent through both small and large, from the TV series Mash, to The Green
Hornet and music supervisor on Land of the Giants, Lost in Space, Batman, and
Planet of the Apes. He also was the conductor for many other Twilight Time
release’s: The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, Doctor Dolittle, Don’t Bother to
Knock and The Boston Strangler, Let’s Make Love. Now Newman also was a part of
another movie that Twilight Time graced the Blu-ray world with. He was the
conductor on Flaming Star starring Elvis Presley. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another highly recommended Blu-ray by Twilight Time.
Perfection in audio and video transfer, refreshed on a high quality High
Definition Blu-ray. This is a wonderful entertaining experience. Twilight Time
captured another treat for movie lovers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you head over to <a href="http://www.screenarchives.com/">www.screenarchives.com</a> to buy all
the wonderful Twilight Time Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-45520863261623568172018-10-07T17:09:00.001-04:002018-10-07T17:09:36.566-04:00Mondo Macabro Blu-ray: Bloodlust (1977)<div dir="ltr">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Company:</u></b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mondomacabrodvd">Mondo Macabro</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description:</u></b> Haunted by a childhood trauma, a deaf
mute accountant develops a fixation with blood spilling across his skin. Brief
flirtations with ketchup and red ink seem to satisfy him at first but he soon
develops a taste for the real thing. Though he nurses a weird fascination for a
neighborhood girl who passes the time by dancing on the rooftop, he remains
socially withdrawn with his co-workers and can't even find comfort in the arms
of a hooker. One night he breaks into the property of the local undertaker and
ravages the prettiest female corpse. Now addicted, he habitually raids the
tombs of the dead and drinks blood from their throats via a spiked, double
pronged glass straw. Authorities and citizens are incensed by these crimes and
the search is on for this modern day vampire.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wowzer’s what a strange odd and twisted little Gem of a
feature. Truly a perfect exploitation thriller. First off this is an acquired
taste. One must be a fan of these older foreign horror films to fully grasp its
entertainment value. I love adventuring into films I have never seen. Always a
treat. This was a fantastic treat in that it was taken care of and brought out
on Mondo Macabro Blu-ray in High Definition. So many of these older Foreign
Horror films are lost by time, or so badly degraded, because they were never
taken care of. Thankfully Mondo Macabro choose this for Blu-ray and created an entertaining
ride of Blu-ray Perfection. They went above and beyond in this new transfer on Blu-ray, absolutely stunning product.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This film over the years has been chopped up and changed and
altered and destroyed throughout its run, but now it has a new outlet, with the full length original
version, remastered in 2k. Given to all the fans by Mondo Macabro. Mondo
Macabro truly knows how to bless their fans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So many of these older foreign Horror films need proper
treatment. I am a huge fan. I love Foreign horror films specifically from the
70's and 80's. I grew up watching Italian Splatter films. Lucio Fulci is a Horror
God to me. So, going into this I was even more excited knowing this film would
be getting a new outlet. After watching it, Mondo Macabro did not let me down,
they amazingly fixed this film, although I have never seen this before I can’t
imagine it being anywhere near the treatment Mondo Macabro has given to it.
This being the first time on Blu-ray, I saw a wonderful example of how to treat
a film. It looks fantastic for its age and the reality that this film has never
been taken care of in the first place has no baring on this crisp perfection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Directed by Marijan Vajda. This was his last direction as I
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I have said it is an acquired taste. Some will find this
absolutely strange and striking at the same time. Many might roll their eyes,
and I did in certain spots, but with that said there are fans of this style of
film making, and in the end, I still was entertained because I have that
acquired taste in obscure, lost, strange Foreign Horror films.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Absolutely outstanding performance by Werner Pochath as your
main lead, known simply as The Man. Werner was a true acting genius in cinema.
He performed in over 80 features in his short 53 years at life. Starring in
countless Drive-In, Grindhouse style horror or exploitative cinema. He was
brilliant in Bloodlust.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A wild trip of a whole lot of bloodsucking, some eyeball
play and lesbian sex, need I say more than that. Lots of blood and weird
behavior equal a perfected film. Mondo Macabro aced yet another product to
praise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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most of these older films are dubbed or altered. You can watch this filled with
original German language as an option, or with optional English Subtitles. I
always love hearing, watching a film in its original language. Films that dub
or alter the original language take away so much from the film.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The is solid. Crisp and vibrant in image. The film has never
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">English and German language tracks, with optional English
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some awesome interviews to add to the perfection of this Blu-ray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interview with director's son and assistant director Marijan
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a picture worthy to own and see, and now it is a
must own Blu-ray. This beautiful new product by Mondo Macabro. Bloodlust is a classic
70's horror flick. It has a wonderful cast of actors and actresses. The audio
and video are stunning. Mondo Macabro did another amazing job, creating another
wonderful transfer to Blu-ray. Recommended for diehard horror movie lovers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you head over to <a href="https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/">https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/</a> to buy all
the wonderful Mondo Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also head over and like Mondo's Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mondomacabrodvd">https://www.facebook.com/mondomacabrodvd</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-2086752168899912632018-10-05T16:12:00.000-04:002018-10-05T16:12:12.405-04:00Fries Film Group Blu-ray: StarChaser: The Legend of Orin (1985)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Company:</u></b> Release Studio: Fries Films Group / Being Distributed
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Voice talent of: Joe Colligan, Carmen Argenziano,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description: </u></b>Deep within a subterranean Mine-World,
a tribe of humans forced into a grim life of servitude by malevolent overlord
Zygon knows nothing of the surface world or of hope… until a brave young boy
named Orin discovers a sword with mysterious powers that only he can unlock!
After escaping the Mine-World with his weapon, Orin teams with rogue smuggler
Dagg, a beautiful princess and some trusty robots on an intergalactic mission
to free his enslaved people and defeat the evil Zygon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Rating: 4 out of 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starchaser is one of my favorite action packed animated
films from the 80's. I was super excited to learn that Fries Film Group was bringing this to
Blu-ray. I never understood why this film never got the Blu-ray treatment it
deserved. Now thankfully through Fries Film Group, this is a wonderful Blu-ray
to own. They do an amazing job in capturing this great film, bringing it to a
new audience on a new high-quality transfer, high definition. I am a super fan
of classic 80’s animation and StarChaser is a prime example of those 80’s
animated beauties.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This also is being released on DVD by the same company. The
Blu-ray comes with a wonderful 3D Lenticular cover. In a sense this plays out like
a perfect Drive-In B-grade adventure. It’s an animated film that should be seen,
and respected for giving fun, animated entertainment. Space, swords, aliens
what more could anyone want. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What makes this animated movie stand out as being unique and
one of a kind is it was one of the first animated films that took both
traditional animation and mixed computer animation and placed them together. Also making it stand out, it
was one of the first to be released in 3D. Directed and produced by Steven
Hahn, and written by Jeffrey Scott, both captured a wonderful trip of
imagination and adventure. Both created a memorable animated film that plays
with the child like imagination within us all. I remember seeing this when I
was a we little child in the 80’s and falling in love with it. If I remember
right it was one of my first VHS’s I watched with my Grandma while being
babysitted. So, it brings back fond memories. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jeffrey Scott is a solid writer of countless animated features
from TV to feature film. I grew up watching his amazing animated writing. He
has been involved in so many features from my childhood. StarChaser is a prime
example of his brilliance, but he also captured other 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
classic television animation such as Challenge of the Superfriends, Captain
Caveman and the Teen Angels, Mask, The Littles, Captain N, Duck Tales, Talespin,
Muppet Babies and so many other classic animation TV series. He was a pivotal
part of my childhood growing up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was amazing seeing StarChaser again. It was amazing
seeing it on this top quality, High Definition Blu-ray. This is a Blu-ray I
highly recommend. I would have loved to experience some special features, at
least a couple extras, but sadly that is the only down fall to this
Blu-ray. It would have benefited with Special Features, specifically for the
fan. But with that said this is an amazing Blu-ray put out by Fries Film Group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Rating: 5 out of 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another beautiful example of treating an older animated film
and bringing it out on a wonderful High Definition reality. The audio is
fantastic. Sounds amazing. The video animation is vibrant and colorful. Both
audio and video are crisp to sight and sound.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">High Definition for the first time. English Stereo Sound
with optional English Subtitles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Blu-ray is a must own, must experience reality. Fries
Film Group went above and beyond in capturing a new outlet for this Drive-in
animated classic. A brilliant special edition that is worthy to be talked about
and praised. Great product. Truly a must own experience. It brought back the
childhood imagination in a wonderful trip of space, aliens and the aspects of
good and evil. StarChaser is a Blu-ray that shines and is a perfected
experience. A beautiful transfer. Awesome audio and video equal a Golden Ticket
of perfection.</span></div>
A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-8360685541846476092018-10-05T14:28:00.000-04:002018-10-05T14:28:41.383-04:00Second Sight Films Blu-ray: The Amityville Horror (1979)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Amityville Horror (1979)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description:</u></b> When George and Kathy Lutz and their children move to Amityville Long Island. They believe they have found the perfect family home. But the house has a shocking history and within it's walls a demonic presence lies in wait that will turn the Lutz's lives into a living nightmare.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Rating: 4.5 out of 5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I probably have seen this well over 50 times. It’s one of
those movies I tend to return to repeatedly, or at least watch every time it’s
on TV. Now you can experience this awesome ghost story, this classic spook fest
on a wonderful special edition, high quality Blu-ray being brought out by the UK company Second Sight Films. Second Sight mastered a perfected Blu-ray. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Second Sight gives a stunning example of creating a product
with high standard toward the art form of the film. I consider movies a way of
life. I consider movies an art form of imagination, and the exploration of life
in general, no matter the subject. When I see a company treat films the way
they should be treated, it makes me giddy, happy, and worthy to praise them for
what they do for film, and Second Sight gives that reality of respecting film.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I first saw this on a Friday Night visit to a late night
horror double feature back in 1988, which seems so long ago. I have always been
a fan of this horror film. The Amityville Horror needs no introduction into the
movie world. I feel this is an often overlooked and underappreciated horror movie.
Directed by Stuart Rosenberg who I have often felt was an overlooked director.
I think he was a master director period, delving deep into the recesses of
nightmares, drama’s, suspense and thrilling cinema. His talent shined in his
many years of cinema making, and his unique gifted imagination, and imagery
through this film, is something that makes you follow along and experience everything
in a frightening way. His mastery in crafting a scary reality, and storytelling
is a dynamic reality that he owns, and operates with an expertise that few
directors can ever grasp. I have always returned to this film to experience the
horror that he grasped, so well. The Amityville Horror is a unique blend of
horror. It has classic spooks, trademarks of classic horror, and the touch of a
Drive-in style, late night film. It’s a film of ghostly perfection, and over
the top wonderment of old school horror, mixed with a dirty gritty style of
classic Late Night Cultish cinema.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Amityville Horror is a unique trip into a darkness of possible
truths. It’s a story inside a story. A brutal crime, a murder of a family. A haunted
house. One watching, or one researching the story must come to there own
conclusions on if the story is true or not. What ever the case, supposed based
on a true story, or one hell of a fictional ghost story, whatever the case is,
it’s a film, a horror film, a ghost film that lingers inside your mind and
nightmares. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A classic mix of late night fever, cult cinema. Drive-in
flare, and the beauty of classic horror. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Second Sight did a great job of creating a fantastic
product. They gave all the lovers of Drive-In cinema, of classic horror, a
perfect example of how films should be treated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Compared to all the other outlets of this film, VHS, DVD and
even television, nothing compares to this product. Second Sight Films has
created a vibrant, crisp imagery. It has never looked any better. Comparing it
to all the other releases, they have no baring toward this. This is a golden
ticket of visual newness. The Audio is equally the same. It has never sounded
any better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A video and audio mastery. Another beautiful example of
treating an older film and bringing it out on a wonderful High Definition
reality. The audio is fantastic. Sounds amazing. The video is vibrant and
colorful. Both audio and video are crisp to sight and sound.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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awesome, amazing special features. The purchase of the Blu-ray is worthy to buy, just to experience the awesome unbelievable special feature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brolin Thunder – A new interview with actor James Brolin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Child’s Play – A new interview with actor Meeno Peluce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amityville Scribe – A new interview with screenwriter Sandor
Stern<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Devil in the Music – A new interview with composer Lalo
Schifrin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Amityville Horror – feature length documentary with
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Original Trailer, TV Spots and Radio Spots.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Blu-ray is a must own, must experience reality. Second
Sight Films went above and beyond in capturing a new outlet for this Drive-in classic
of ghostly spooks. A brilliant special edition that is worthy to be talked
about and praised. Great product. Some awesome special features. Truly a must
own experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Awesome amazing Blu-ray is being released on Special Edition Blu-ray by Second Sight Films on Oct. 15th 2018, just in time for Halloween.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make sure you head over to <a href="http://www.secondsightfilms.co.uk/">http://www.secondsightfilms.co.uk/</a> for all the wonderful Films they offer on Blu-rays. The main page that gives you
these beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also head over and like Second Sight on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SecondSightFilms">https://www.facebook.com/SecondSightFilms</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-88232559213084849872018-09-24T13:23:00.000-04:002018-09-24T13:23:48.846-04:00Cult Films Blu-ray: Juliet of the Spirits (1965)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Giulietta Masina, Sandra Milo, Mario Pisu, Valentina
Cortese, Valeska Gert<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description:</u></b> Giulietta is a somewhat frumpy, naive,
timid and unfulfilled housewife. Suspecting her husband’s infidelity, she
enters a surreal journey of self-discovery filled with wild dreams and
enchanting fantasies, much of which involve her sexually liberated neighbor
Suzy and her impossibly glamorous sixties lifestyle!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yet again another masterpiece of cinema, brought forth by
one of the great film companies Cult Films. Cult Films has away with crafting a
total excellence and clarity to its products. When one wants to experience a
top notch Blu-ray all one must do is seek the products of this company out and
experience a perfection that gives the film fan a total satisfaction. Cult Films honors forgotten cinema and crafts beauty
around their products that very few companies do. When I watch a Cult Film
release I know I am going to be in for a treat. I know the product will not let
me down. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Juliet of the Spirits is a great mastery experience that any
lover of cinema will take to. If you haven’t seen this film then you will be in
for a total treat. It bleeds Fellini’s perfection and golden rule of crafting masterpieces
of film. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Federico Fellini is a masterpiece director that has left the
world of cinema with so many amazing pieces of film. I mean one only must look
at his vast career of brilliance. From La Dolce Vita, 8 1/2, The Clowns,
Amarcord, just to name a few. He was a director above and beyond what I
consider Cinema. He was a director that could capture a living, emotional reality
on screen. He made you believe his characters. He made you believe his
scenarios. He let you become a part of the situation taking place on screen,
and this movie is a prime example of that reality. His touch of "Cinema
Brilliance" is captured in this movie. Interesting to note this was
Fellini’s first colored production. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starring the one of a kind, beautiful and stunning performer
Giulietta Masina as your main lead character. She is a golden ticket of acting
perfection. Looking back on her amazing career it brings tears to my eyes
knowing her amazing talent is no longer with us. She was one of the greatest
actresses to ever grace the cinema world, and I don’t say that lightly. I loved
her. I loved her films. I loved her persona. I loved each character she created
on screen, and the character of Giulietta Boldrini in Juliet of the Stars is no
different. She was a multi nominated and Award winning actress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also starring in this is another fantastic beauty of cinema, Sandra
Milo. She plays the character of Susy, Iris and Fanny. She is still acting
today. She is a Golden Ticket of perfection. She acted many times in Fellini’s
films. She was brilliant as the three multi characters in Juliet of the
Spirits. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have seen this on DVD before and it looked not that great,
seeing it now on this Special Edition, HD transfer is what crafting Blu-ray’s
is all about. The film has never looked any better. It shines in perfection. I
was thoroughly amazed at how beautiful the new transfer was. So vibrant and eye
opening when it came to the video and audio. Cult Films really went above and
beyond to create a wonderful Blu-ray to own. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This movie has one of the most unique music scores. A fun, wild, trippy score. Both equally defining and perfected. The music score is done by a musical master Nino Rota. A true perfection at the musical world. His long vast career starting in 1933 and his work is still used today long after his death in 1979. He was a total master. He has worked on all of Fellini pictures, created each of there scores. He composed for such amazing films as 1963's The Leopard. The one of a kind and best film creation of the timely tale 1968's Romeo and Juliet. And both The Godfather and The Godfather Part 2, among many other amazing features. He was one of kind and his music in Juliet of the Spirits is a perfected brilliance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Juliet of the Spirits is a multi-award winning film. A film
that stands the test of time. This film in 1966 won the Golden Globe for Best
Foreign Language Film. This is the first time in the UK that this is being
released on Blu-ray and Cult Films is releasing it on all digital formats
including Amazon. This is also a dual special edition, meaning you also get the
DVD with the Blu-ray which just adds to the perfection of this product. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New HD restoration and regrading from Cult Films. This has
never looked so amazing. I was totally blown away that my movie loving mind was
in total awe and beyond words at how beautiful this transfer was. If any movie
deserved a new High Definition transfer, then it is Juliet of the Spirits. It
looks amazing. The video quality is stunning. The vibrant colors and dynamic crisp
imagery is like a new improved wonderment to the eyes. The audio is the same. A
stunning impression on the ears that leaves a lasting mark. Cult Films always
seems to butter up these classic films in a new worthy to praise example.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Like always Cult Films releases their products with special
features. I love watching Cult Films releases for the simple fact is they honor
the fan by giving amazing special features at times, which is always worth the
buy, just for them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A perfect, unique Audio Commentary by Kat Ellinger. A total
worthwhile listen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Exclusive video essay from Author, Critic and Oxford
Professor Guido Bonsaver. A great experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is another prime example of why I love the company Cult
Films. They pick important films and give them new outlets of pristine quality.
This is a must own Blu-ray for any fan of classic cinema, or cinema period. Cult
Films always showcases the beauty of how to treat a film. Comes with some cool
extras, and an awesome audio and video restoration. A solid product that I
highly recommend and is a must own Blu-ray in my viewpoint.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you head over to <a href="https://cultfilms.co.uk/">https://cultfilms.co.uk/</a> to buy
all the wonderful Cult Films Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Also head over and like Cult Films on Facebook
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-12304309355938542192018-09-15T14:11:00.002-04:002018-09-15T16:26:26.989-04:00Cult Epics Blu-ray: Death Laid an Egg (1968)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring: </u></b>Gina Lollobrigida, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Ewa
Aulin, Jean Sobieski, Renato Romano, Giulio Donnini<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description:</u></b> Jean-Louis Trintignant (THE CONFORMIST)
as a married man that may or may not be a serial killer, Gina Lollobrigida
(John Huston’s BEAT THE DEVIL) as his delectable yet overly domineering
careerist wife, and Swedish blonde bombshell Ewa Aulin (CANDY) as his murderous
double-crossing mistress, the film is the virtual giallo equivalent to Godard’s
WEEKEND in terms of its crass car crash fetishism, savage anti-bourgeois
sentiments, and overall anarchic spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Set largely in a hi-tech automated poultry factory that breeds mutant
boneless chickens.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is one true strange and odd feature. It fits perfectly
in the realm of Cult Films. Death Laid an Egg is an avant-garde giallo that is
a true one of kind. Possibly one of the strangest giallo’s that you will ever
see. What better way than to experience this odd, weird and twisty film than on
a High Quality and equally impressive and amazing Blu-ray/DVD combo by the
wonderful stand out company Cult Epics. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cult Epics never lets the fans down with great choices of
hardcore horror or Drive-In glories of the past, and the ultra-weird. The
choice of Death Laid an Egg is that perfect, prime example of a choice for all
us diehard cinema lovers of strange, obscure and just plain artistic cinema. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Directed by truly a gifted visionary that I feel has been over
looked in the movie world. Giulio Questi is a director that knew what he wanted
and knew how to create eye opening visuals and mostly twisted storylines. He
was a multi-talented director that crafted many styles of films. From 1967's Django Kill…If you Live Shoot, to 1972’s Arcana. I think it is this feature I am
reviewing that most will remember him for. Death Laid and Egg is an oddly
unique reality that must be seen and experienced to fully understand and grasp
it’s twisted odd nature. I think Cult Epics has honored this director with a
great Blu-ray to experience this feature film in a whole new High Definition
Blu-ray. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starring the amazingly beautiful and stunning Gina
Lollobrigida as Anna, one of your main characters. Gina was a true
international sex symbol. I mean that in all modesty, but it’s true. She was a
looker. She graced many parts of cinema including Death Laid an Egg with a
gorgeous reality like no other. She flowed on screen and showcased a stunning
brilliance. She shines in Death Laid and Egg. I will always remember her in
1959’s Solomon and Sheba alongside the one of a kind great Yul Brynner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Equally beautiful and stunning on screen in Death Laid an
Egg is actress Ewa Brigitta Aulin who plays the part of Anne’s cousin Gabri.
She will best be known for her starring role in the wild cult film, 1968’s
Candy alongside movie and star heavy weights, John Huston, Ringo Starr, Walter
Matthau, James Coburn, Richard Burton and the one and only Marlon Brando. She
shined in anything she did. Stopped acting in 1996, and that’s a true shame,
she was not only a looker but also a gifted performer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Trintignant playing the character of Marco. A powerful, twisted performance
that truly stands out above and beyond mere words. A passionate, powerful,
master actor that has graced the cinema world in countless amazing films. It’s
always wonderful to trace an actor or actress back in the days in the cinema
world and experience them in older films, Death Laid an Egg is a prime example
of his acting brilliance. He truly was a true acting thespian on screen.
Starring in over 140 performances in his long amazing career. Still acting
strong today as of this writing. All the actors and actresses in Death Laid an
Egg shined together and created believable and eye opening performances that
truly made the watcher become apart of the experience happening on screen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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film. It’s hard to explain Death Laid an Egg in a rational setting of
conversation. It’s one of those movies that must be seen to be fully
understood. Death Laid an Egg is truly a one of kind feature film. Cult Epics
has chosen a perfect Cult film and crafted a perfect High Definition Blu-ray. Cult
Epics is one of those companies that know the fans and know what the fans want.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This has never looked so good. The vibrant colors and
awesome film-making add to the audio and video of this film. Cult Epics has done
this film justice. Unbelievable beauty in the transfer. So crisp, clean and
just plain eye opening. A fresh look to this old film. The sound is equally the
same. It’s total ear candy to the watcher. I have no issue in any of the sound
or video.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Italy / 1968 / Color / Approx. 90 Minutes / Italian Language
with optional English subtitles / Aspect Ratio 1.78:1 / DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround
& Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A small collection of Special Features. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Original Theatrical Trailer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Isolated Score by Bruna Maderna<o:p></o:p></span><br />
Limited Edition of only 300 with CD and is only available thru Cult Epics website.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is such beauty if you will in the products of Cult
Epics. Any movie buff, film guru, movie historian or just plain fan of cinema
can always count on top quality Blu-ray’s packed with excellent imagery and
audio reality. Plus, special features. The packaging is always fantastic and is
an art form in itself. I feel Death Laid an Egg is a must own, must experience
beauty of odd, old cinema that is still relevant in today’s reality, and
thankfully because of Cult Epics, these films are preserved and brought out for
a new generation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you head over to <a href="http://www.cultepics.com/">http://www.cultepics.com/</a> to buy
all the wonderful Cult Epics Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-91820547908296285782018-09-15T13:59:00.000-04:002018-09-16T19:18:16.792-04:00Cult Epics Blu-ray: Moon Child (1989)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring</u></b>: Maribel Martín, Lisa Gerrard, Enrique Saldana,
Lucia Bosé, David Sust, Mary Carrillo, Günter Meisner, Heidi Ben Amar, Lydia
Azzopardi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description:</u></b> Inspired by famed occultist Aleister
Crowley’s 1923 novel of the same name, Agusti Villaronga’s film centers around
the extraordinary 12-year-old David (Enrique Saldana), who has been adopted by
a treacherous scientific cult where extraordinary mental powers are common. He
begins an archetypal journey across two continents with Georgina (Lisa Gerrard)
to find his destiny as Child of the Moon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is directed by one of my all-time favorite directors, Agusti
Villaronga. He directed one of the greatest films to ever grace the cinema
world. The one and only masterpiece and most assuredly, disturbing, visceral In
a Glass Cage. Moon Child is his second feature film. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Equally disturbing and vividly
shocking. I had never seen Moon Child so this was my treat to experience this
powerful, disturbing gem of a feature for the first time. What better way than
to experience it on a High Quality and equally impressive and amazing
Blu-ray/DVD combo by the wonderful stand out company Cult Epics. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a must own, must experience Blu-ray. A High Definition
perfection. A glorious film of visual ecstasy. A powerhouse piece of cinema
both passionate and sublime. Equally parts dramatic and equally parts a mind
screw. This is a wonderful mind trippy reality that only a true visionary
talent could create. Cult Epics has honored and embraced this visionary film in
a whole new outlet. They have crafted an excellence that all film companies
should look to express their products. This Blu-ray is a top notch experience
that I highly praise and highly recommend. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starring a wonderful cast of actors and actresses. Enrique
Saldana is by far one of the greatest experiences of this film. He plays the
Moon Child the Character of David. His talent bleeds on screen. His performance
throughout is a stunning beauty that mere words can’t express. It’s so hard to
believe that this is his only feature film. He masters so much in this film.
The character of Georgina played by Lisa Gerrard is another equally mastery
crafted experience on screen. The chemistry between all the performers is solid
brilliance that few movies can grasp. Moon Child is an ultimate trip. A trip of
dramatic wonder and artistic expression through powerful dream like moments and
visual intensity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also, in this film is the amazing and stunning beauty of David
Sust. He played one of the all time greatest characters in cinema history in
the film already mentioned In a Class Cage. His performance as Angelo in, In a
Class Cage still haunts me to this day. Seeing him in Moon Child was a total
treat of cinema perfection. Why he stopped acting in 1990 I will never know,
because his brilliance is beyond words. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also adding to the amazing one of a kind film is the unreleased
soundtrack by the band Dead Can Dance, adding a truly gifted reality to an
already gifted film. Cult Epics went above and beyond with this release. I
highly praise this amazing product. Truly a one of a kind film, a one of a kind
product. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I have already stated a flawless transfer. The audio and
video are priceless and there is no fault in my book. I don’t nick or pick, I
just experience the love and craftsmanship that is put into these Cult Epics Blu-ray
products. To me the love is always present when you experience one of these new
High Definition outlets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Spain / 1989 / Color / Approx. 120 Minutes / Spanish
Language with optional English subtitles / Aspect Ratio 1.66:1 / DTS HD-MA 5.1
Surround & Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A very nice collection of Special Features. Cult Epics is
one of those companies that know the fans and know what the fans want. They
supply features that make the buy of the Blu-ray worthwhile.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lobby Cards photo gallery<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Limited Edition Slipcase & Tarot Card for the First 500
Prints.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the best Blu-ray's done. A must own experience that
leaves a fresh, new, crisp reality of this old-school visual fantasy for a new
generation to experience in all its visual nature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cult Epics did a wonderful and utterly amazing job. I was in
heaven with this Blu-ray. The audio and video are something extraordinary to
experience. It's like seeing a new film all over again. Vibrant in colors and
audio is nothing less than ear candy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I highly recommend this product. I highly praise this
product because this is a film that deserves an important outlet. It's a film
that should be honored and respected and Cult Epics has done that with this
release.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mastery. Perfect. Awe inspiring. Flawless product.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all the wonderful Cult Epics Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-28780133700530548132018-09-15T13:48:00.000-04:002018-09-15T16:26:52.985-04:00Cult Epics Blu-ray: Obsessions (1969)<br />
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Donald Jones, Elisabeth Versluys, Marijke Boonstra<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description: </u></b>A bloody painting of Vincent van Gogh
falls from a wall and exposes a makeshift peephole, student protagonist Nils
Janssen (played by the film’s German co-producer Dieter Geissler) becomes an
unwitting witness to a gruesome sex crime next door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When his young fiancée Marina (Alexandra
Stewart of Truffaut’s DAY FOR NIGHT), an enterprising journalist, tells him
about a report of a murder that she is writing, he naturally wonders if it’s
the very same killing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This Blu-ray has been brought out by one of the great
companies that pick and choose and restore forgotten pieces of cinema. Cult
Epics is a one of a kind company that creates dynamic products that showcase
the world of cinema and honor it with beauty. They put into the product and
represent that film as something bold and new. Many of their choices are odd,
artistic, visionary, vintage, Cult, forgotten movies to this modern world of
cinema. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Obsessions has been taken, refreshed, cleaned, and brought out as a perfect
product. It has never looked any better or sounded any better or graced the
world of movie lovers until now. To see this film in this Cult Epics Blu-ray is
to experience a new, fresh experience that only masterly companies like Cult
Epics can do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This mystery, thriller is a total experience of product
perfection. The movie itself is a total twisted Hitchcock like orgy. The
product, this enhanced cleaned up Blu-ray creates a whole new film. Cult Epics
has brought an old, lost morsel of cinema, and created a vibrant piece of
perfected clarity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Obsessions is directed and co-written by a unique visionary
talent and ultimate one of a kind directors Pim de la Parra</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. His many films stand out as being
unique and one of kind. From the very erotic style of film making to many one
of kind Cult films that garner his unique style of filming. His many films
leave a lingering expression of artistic value. From co-producing 1971’s Blue
Movie. To directing 1973’s Frank en Eva, 1975’s My Nights with Susan, Sandra,
Olga & Julie, and many more films that stand out in one way or another. He
not only was a director but a writer, producer and many more titles in the film
world. What also makes Obsessions so unique is it’s co-written. Co-written by
one of the future iconic directors in cinema history. The one and only
masterpiece director Martin Scorsese. As we all know, he would go on to direct masterpieces like Goodfellas, Casino, Gangs of New York and so many others.
Obsessions is unique and impressive experience in the Cult status reality of
filmmaking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starring the absolutely beautiful and stunningly gorgeous Alexandra
Stewart. Still acting strong today. She is a one of a kind beauty that captures
the essence of acting in all it’s many facades. She has performed in over 140
performances and her stardom is a brilliant wonderment for any fan of cinema.
Her beauty and her gift of acting shines in countless pieces of cinema, from
small parts, to bigger parts, she knows how to capture the lens of the camera and
send the viewer into a whirlwind of perfection as one watches. Also starring Dieter
Geissler as your main character of Nils Janssen. Dieter captures brilliance in
the role and makes you believe his plight taking place on screen. He stopped
acting in 1974 but went on to produce many films. Including one of my all time
favorite films, the wonderful fantasy film, 1984’s The Neverending Story. He
would also produce Part 2 and 3 of the series and including the TV Series of
the movie. The chemistry between Dieter and Alexandra is spot on. They both
play off each other’s, talent and capture perfection in the rolls on screens. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cult Epics has chosen a very unique little gem of a film and
crafted a wonderful Blu-ray product that is highly skilled, and is a top notch
wonderment of cinema heaven. They have crafted a High Definition beauty. A new
outlet to this older film that captures the passion and power of the cinema
world by expressing and choosing a truly Cult film to experience. If there are
movies that belong in the Cult Status reality, Obsessions is most assuredly one
of them with out a doubt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yet again an amazing transfer to High Definition. Beautiful Blu-ray, it’s
perfection. Aced it as always. Cult Epics give such amazing care to their
releases and Obsessions is no different. The imagery is vibrant and crisp. The
audio is spot on clarity. A perfect example of how to treat cinema. Loved it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Netherlands/Germany / 1969 / Color / Approx. 91 Minutes /
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now the golden ticket to this product is not only the
wonderful creation of this forgotten gem of film, but it comes with some great
extras that Cult Epics has thrown in. Some amazing wonderful special features
that any lover of cinema would appreciate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Introduction by director Pim de La Parra (HD, 2017)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Introduction by actor/producer Dieter Geissler (HD, 2016)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Interview with Pim de La Parra (HD, 2017)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Interview with Dieter Geissler (HD, 2016)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Interview with Martin Scorsese (Volkskrant, 2017)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Scorpio Films (Excerpt from Parradox documentary, HD 2010)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Original Dutch Theatrical Trailer (HD)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What else needs to be said other than, this is a solid
product. A forgotten film by time. A wonderful new product on Blu-ray. This
film has never looked any better or sounded any better. A priceless gem. If
you’re a cinema buff, movie lover, film guru, then what are you waiting for,
buy this Blu-ray. It’s Highly Recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you head over to <a href="http://www.cultepics.com/">http://www.cultepics.com/</a> to buy
all the wonderful Cult Epics Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-82095455969196162242018-09-05T10:40:00.002-04:002018-09-05T10:49:43.865-04:00Cult Films Blu-ray: I Vitelloni (1953)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I Vitelloni (1953)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Company</u></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">: </span><a href="https://cultfilms.co.uk/" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cult Films</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Alberto Sordi, Franco Fabrizi, Franco Interlenghi,
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description: </u></b>The original slacker film that spawned
an entire genre, I Vitelloni (loosely translated as 'The Young Bucks') is the
story of a group of five long-time male friends who are still coming of age in
their 30s. Mostly unemployed and too old to be kids, they struggle with their
uncertainties about settling down in their Italian seaside town.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This masterpiece is being released on this wonderful UK
Blu-ray + DVD + digital on all platforms including Amazon.com courtesy of the
one and only company Cult Films. This is a masterpiece of Cinema as I have mentioned. One of the
great movies of all time. It is to me one of those films that is a must-see
piece </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">of</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> cinema. It's one of those classic films that creates an emotional reality
in the viewer. It's one of those films that is a defining moment in cinema
history, and this film has never looked any better than this wonderful amazing
transfer, to this beautiful stunningly Perfect Blu-ray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is considered one of Fellini's best films, I mean it's
by Fellini all his films are truly mastery gifted creations. Cult Films has
done a stunning job in capturing this masterpiece of Cinema on this high
quality, beautiful transferred Blu-ray, plus dual Edition alongside the DVD.
This limited edition HD restoration Blu-ray / DVD is something to own,
something to praise and something that any Cinema buff should have in their
collection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a coming-of-age movie, somewhat autobiographical
about the director's Seaside hometown. It's about a clique of friends. A clique
of male friends who want or decide not to grow up. All of them are in their
30's. This movie has influenced countless directors and countless movies have
been attributed to this masterpiece. If you watch this movie and rack your
brain with all the movies that came after it, you can really see how so many
movies after the year 1953 captured Fellini's true essence in this film; majorly in the 70's and 80's </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ea</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">l</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">m of cinema.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Most of all this is a comedy. It's mixed with a dramatic
appeal. It's a movie that I believe we all can relate to in one way or another.
We all have experienced somewhat this reality in our lives, never wanting to
grow up, or wanting to stay a certain age, wanting to feel like we're young
again. We all have that moment of "No I don't want to be an adult". <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is Fellini's second solo directorial film. As we all
know Fellini would go on to direct so many amazing movies such as La Dolce
Vita, 8 1/2, The Clowns, Amarcord, just to name a few. He was a director above
and beyond what I consider Cinema. He was a director that could capture a
living, emotional reality on screen. He made you believe his characters. He
made you believe his scenarios. He let you become a part of the situation
taking place on screen, and this movie is a prime example of that reality. His
touch of "Cinema Brilliance" is captured in this movie. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some interesting little tidbits about the film. It was
nominated for an Academy Award for best writing in 1958. It also was the
recipient for the Venice Film Festivals Silver Lion award in 1953. What makes
this movie stand out is as I have stated, it's autobiographical from the
directors home and also societal changes in the 1950's Italy. You could see some
of the realities taking place in society on the screen in this film, making it
stand out as having autobiographical elements.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All the actors and actresses with in this film are
stunningly brilliant and craft, award-worthy performances. I think the one that
truly stands out the most is Franco Interlenghi, playing the character of
Moraldo Rubini. <o:p></o:p>A wonderful prolific actor starring in over 100 performances
in feature films and TV entertainment</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. He actually starred in so many wonderful
films. All one has to do is look at his vast career, from 1954's The Barefoot
Contessa, 1957's A Farewell to Arms and so on. He shined and gave his all in </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I Vitelloni.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>My Rating:</u></b> 5 out of 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another Flawless example of how to treat audio and video on
an older film. The film was transferred to high definition flawlessly. Another
example of a fine product by Cult Films. I see no flaw in the audio and no flaw
in the video. The movie has never looked any better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Format: Closed-captioned<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Language: Italian<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The special features you get new improved English subtitles.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A unique commissioned video essay by Oxford Professor Guido
Bonsaver titled “Becoming Fellini”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another highly recommended Blu-ray. This transfer to high
definition is a stunning example of what Cult Films honors and gives the cinema
loving world. This is a Flawless Blu Ray in video and audio. Again, highly
recommended.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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the wonderful Cult Films Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.</span></div>
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-73759514398160209362018-08-31T14:13:00.002-04:002018-08-31T14:13:31.188-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray: The Hot Rock (1972)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Company</u></b>: TWILIGHT Time<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Leibman, Paul Sand, William Redfield, Zero Mostel, Moses Gunn, George Segal,
Robert Redford<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description:</u></b> The Hot Rock (1972) is a clever caper
film with multiple capers, but all focused on a single, elusive object: the
Sahara Stone, long a hot potato between two African countries, now about to be
snagged out of its spot at the Brooklyn Museum by a quartet of capable but
luckless thieves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a mixture of genres, action, comedy and a crime
Thriller. It's about a group of guys who steal a huge diamond from a museum,
but it turns out that one twist and turn after the other, it won't be that easy
to steal the diamond as situations unfold in a comical reality. This is the
first time seeing this movie, directed by Peter Yates and starring Robert
Redford, George Segal, it is a fantastic little caper of a film.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twilight Time chose another wonderful film to bring out on
their Special Edition 3000 Unit Blu-rays. This was a movie I had never seen
before, so it was a true treat to experience it and what better way to
experience it, then on a High Definition 1080p transfer that looks beautiful
and amazing as they always do in the films they pick. This is a movie that has
comedy, action and crime Thriller written all around it. It's a wonderful witty
style film. It was beautifully transferred to 1080p. Twilight time always knows
how to treat older films, specifically movies that seem to be forgotten by
time, giving them a new outlet, bringing them out for a whole new generation to
experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What shines in this movie is all the actors all those
experiences on-screen. The chemistry between all the players, works. That's
what makes this film even more stunning, is each player, plays on you as you
watch, and you can't help but become a part of the movie through those
experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Th</span></o:p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is is this is based on a series of books with the same
character, Dortmunder who in the movie is played by Robert Redford. The series
of books is written by Donald Westlake. This film is based on the first book in
the series. There are others in the series of books that became movies. Bank
Shot with George C. Scott. What's the Worst that Could Happen with Martin
Lawrence. The movie Why Me with Christopher Lambert.</span></div>
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prolific writers, writing over a hundred books, some nonfiction others
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peter Yates was a director that could give a solid film. He
had away with crafting his performers in a solid atmosphere that seemed real
life on screen. The way he directed gave everyday life a starring role. He made
his films come to life. The movie Breaking Away is one of those shinning
experiences of film brilliance that he di</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">r</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ected. Yates created very memorable movies
from 1968's brilliant classic Bullitt. The very underrated 1973's The Friends
of Eddie Coyle. The 1983 Cult Classic Krull. He had a way with crafting many
styles of films from wonderful suspense movies like 1980's Eyewitness, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">987's Suspect, 1989's drama Innocent Man, and even stepping into the realms of cult
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another Flawless example of how to treat audio and video on
an older film. The film was transferred to high definition 1080p flawlessly.
Another example of a fine product by Twilight Time. I see no flaw in the audio
and no flaw in the video. The movie has never looked any better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Audio Commentary with Film Historians Lem Dobbs, Julie Kirgo
and Nick Redman. Yet again a flawless commentary by three amazing persons.
Three film guru’s that I highly praise and respect and enjoy hearing from each
time these extras are given. All three have a true passion for film and that is
what counts perfectly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another highly recommended Blu-ray. This 1080p transfer to
high definition is a stunning example of what Twilight Time honors and gives
the cinema loving world. This is a Flawless Blu Ray in video and audio. Again,
highly recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the wonderful Twilight Time Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-69995609811661621142018-08-29T11:02:00.000-04:002018-08-29T11:06:58.730-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray: Gloria (1980)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buck Henry,
John Adames, Lupe Garnica, Jessica Castillo, Julie Carmen, Tommy Noonan, Gena
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Product Description:</u></b> Gloria (1980), is the story of the
eponymous gangster’s moll, forced to go on the run with a young boy, Phil, who
may or may not have information that the Mob deems vital. Along the way, the
initial antagonism between woman and boy develops into grudging affection, and
Gloria discovers reserves of inner strength to complement her tough-gal
persona.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>My Rating:</u></b> 4.5 out of 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyone who calls themselves entertainment buffs already knows the brilliance of the one star</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ring</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> in this film. Starring the fantastic stunning lady of
cinema Gena Rowlands. Rowlands is an actress that blesses the screen with her
presence in anything see does. Started in 1954 and still working today. She is
beautiful, graceful and has an expertise in front of the camera no matter how
small the part or how big the part is. She was fantastic in </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gloria. The whole movie is </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">b</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">l</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">essed with he</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> stardom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also starring a wonderful child actor John Adames. He only
ever acted in this movie. I think he did a fantastic job for being his first
time row and he captured the character perfectly. The chemistry between Gena
Rowlands and him is Flawless. Both playoff each other. Both create scenarios
that are believable, and both create memorable moments on the screen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a wonderful crime drama, a thrilling film that stands out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It’s about a young boy's family who is brutally killed by
mobsters. The young boys next door neighbor Gloria ends up becoming the child’s
guardian, but what the child possesses is a book that the gangsters really
want. So, the pair end up running. A cat and mouse game of mobsters against a
woman and a boy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Keep an eye out for a character actor in this Sonny Landham.
In the film he is simply credited as Riverside Drive Man #8. Many will know him
from his iconic role in one of the coolest 80's film, Predator where he plays
Billy. What most people don't know is that he was a 1970's porn star. And you
get to see him in all his birthday suit glory in, A Saint, A Woman, A Devil.
But It's his ultimate persona in the many cult films that people will know him
from, such as 79's The Warriors, 84's Fleshburn, 86's Firewalker, 88's Action
Jackson. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gloria also Stars another classic character actor. An actor
who I have always felt has never gotten the Limelight that he deserves or the
praise that he deserves. Tommy Noonan. He has acted in so many wonderful films specifically
of the cult status following. Many fans will know him from his countless films of the 80s and early 90s. Still acting strong today
Gloria was only his second film. Everyone will remember him in his classic role
of Francis Dollarhyde in the 1986 masterpiece Manhunter. I personally will
always remember him as Frankenstein's monster in the 1987 cult classic The
Monster Squad. He is a fantastic actor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Directed by John Cassavetes. John was everything rolled into
one. He was a writer, a director and actor. He starred many wonderful films and
he directed many wonderful films including this one that I am reviewing. I will
always </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">emem</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">b</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> John for starring in the movie Rosemary's Baby and The
Dirty Dozen. He was a fantastic actor. A fantastic thespian of Cinema. A
wonderful director that could capture his actors and actresses in flawless
rolls including this one that I am reviewing, Gloria. He had a way with
capturing what he wanted to detail, and he brought it brilliantly to the
screen. Gloria is a prime example of His talent. He died way too young, 59 years
old. I feel that he would have went on and created other great movies whether
he was the actor, the writer or the director. It was great seeing Gloria on
this high definition 1080p transfer that Twilight Time brilliantly honored by
creating this new outlet for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another Flawless example of how to treat audio and video on
an older film. The film was transferred to high definition 1080p flawlessly.
Another example of a fine product by Twilight Time. I see no flaw in the audio
and no flaw in the video. The movie has never looked any better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Isolated Music Track: The man behind the music
is a genius. Composer and conductor William Bill Conti. A master at music. A
master at memorable film scores. He is one of the best. All one must do is look
at his memorable career or catchy tunes, the Rocky soundtrack, need I say more.
Also, for the James Bond classic, For Your Eyes Only. The Karate Kid. He did
the soundtrack to one of my favorite underrated films of all time the amazing
1993 crime drama Blood In Blood Out (which needs a special edition, limited
edition Blu-ray). Conti is a master at creating tunes and music that just
remains with you all your life, I mean who doesn't know the Rocky soundtrack.
After watching and hearing his music in the films, you remember them, hum them
and just know them. This is a great special feature. Twilight Time honored this
master with this special feature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another highly recommended Blu-ray. This 1080p transfer to
high definition is a stunning example of what Twilight Time honors and gives
the cinema loving world. This is a Flawless Blu Ray in video and audio. Again,
highly recommended.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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the wonderful Twilight Time Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-13655675859045720432018-08-28T15:02:00.003-04:002018-08-28T15:02:24.884-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray: Rapid Fire (1992)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><b>Starring:</b><b> </b></u> Brandon
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Fire (1992) focuses on Jake Lo, a Los Angeles art student who unwittingly gets
involved with a deadly Mafia drug distributor. He is then recruited by a police
lieutenant and his tough but attractive partner to help nab both the Mafioso
and his deadly associate, Kinman Tau.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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super excited to learn that Twilight Time was bringing this to Blu-ray. I never
understood why this film never got the special edition Blu-ray treatment it
deserved. Now thankfully through Twilight Time, this is a wonderful special
edition Blu-ray by the one and only company. They do an amazing job in
capturing this great film, bringing it to a new audience on a new high-quality
transfer, 1080p high definition. I am a super fan of Brandon Lee. Brandon Lee
died way too soon just like his father. Brandon Lee, I thought was going to be
one of the great action packed Stars of Hollywood. He left very few films but
the films he did leave left a lasting mark in the action wo</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">r</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">l</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">d.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rapid Fire is one of those. Of
course, it will always be the one and only The Crow that everyone will remember
him as. Specifically knowing that he died making the film, but Rapid Fire was
one I consider to be his greatest. He did such a wonderful job capturing his
father's Essence in this film.</span></div>
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left three solid films that left a lasting mark in my life. A lasting mark in
my movie loving life. I think all three films are worthy to be praised and
worthy to remember his Essence, his power and his Beauty. He died at 28 years
old, such a shame, such a horrible reality. He had so much ahead of him. I
think another horrible reality of Brandon Lee's death is that he was talking to
20th Century Fox in continuing the character of Jake Lo in Rapid Fire 2, which
would have been such a great series of films.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was a constant example of villain, character actor, or the one you always
remember. It's hard to believe he is no longer with us. He left a vast career
of Cinema both great and small. He always owned his characters and created a
Flawless reality around the situations at hand. I always thought he was a
perfect villain throughout his films. I personally will always remember him
from his defining moment as playing one of the evilest men in all of history.
The cult leader Jim Jones. He did a fantastic and utterly cinematic mastery in
this 1980 miniseries. If you have not seen Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones,
you need to seek it out and watch the Brilliance of Powers Boothe. Other films
I absolutely loved him in as Southern Comfort, A Breed Apart, Red Dawn, The
Emerald Forest, Nixon. It was great seeing him again in <o:p></o:p>Rapid Fire.</span></div>
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interesting director that has a vast career of many styles of films, most
directors tend to stick to one type of category whether it's comedy or action
or drama sometimes mixing in other genres, but </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Little</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> had a vast career of
mixing so many different styles of films, just to name a few films, Getting Even, Marked for Death, Bloodstone, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home,
Murder at 1600 and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. As of this writing
he is only directin</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">g</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> television series and TV movies since 1997. His TV career
has captured many wonderful TV series, from The X-Files, Bones, 24, Prison
Break and countless others. I think his direction of the action film Rapid
Fire; he did a splendid job in capturing that adrenalin mentality that you want
in an action film. He also added drama, capturing his characters on screen in
the living Realty.</span></div>
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it deserved. So many critics hated it. So many people put it down, but I think
it was a wonderful film capturing the essence of Brandon Lee. There is a lot of
action in it and a lot of fast paced reality on screen. It's almost as if, one
critic described it as a video game. If you go into this wanting a
thought-provoking Oscar-worthy film, you're going to be majorly let down. If
you go into this wanting an action adrenaline film starring a person that has
fast moves and uses Jeet Kune Do fighting style, then you will be rewarded with
a good time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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screen when it first came out alongside my Mom and Dad. I saw it on VHS. I've
seen it on DVD. I've seen it on television and now I've seen it on a
high-quality high-definition 1080p Blu-ray that looks amazing. Fantastic in
sound quality, crisp in imagery. The colors are vibrant. The whole product is
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Isolated Music Track: the music for this film is by a
wonderful American composer named Christopher Young. Young is an interesting
composer, he has created many musical realities for many different styles of
films. All one must do is look at his many styles, from lower-budget, to
horror films, to even award-worthy films including one of my personal favorites
Hellraiser. The modern Sci-fi classic Species. The fresh take on the slasher
genera Urban Legend. The spooky ghost story The Grudge, among many others. He
also composed for The Shipping News and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award
for Best Original Score for this film. I have always felt his music made the
movies he worked on more brilliant. I think he is an underrated musician. It's great listening to this isolated music track. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Historian Nick Redman. This was a fantastic special feature. Not only do you
get the isolated score from Christopher Young, you also get to hear him in the
audio commentary alongside one of the great film historians of all-time Nick
Redman. This commentary alongside the isolated score track is worthy to be
praised for this Blu-ray and it is a must own Blu-ray in that reality, because
you get so much from the audio commentary that the movie can be watched in a
different way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another fantastic product. A wonderful transfer to high
definition 1080p. The sound quality and the video are fantastic. You get some
wonderful special features. This is a film that I feel has always been
underrated. It is a film that I feel should be expressed in the essence of
Brandon Lee and his father Bruce Lee. I feel that this is a movie that is a
cult status genre. It's a film that lingers on your mind long after it's over.
I have always remembered this film from seeing it on the big screen for the
first time and now being able to experience it on 1080p high-definition special
edition Blu-ray by Twilight Time is a fantastic, awesome, spectacular treat.
Highly recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the wonderful Twilight Time Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-68217534941341238382018-08-14T15:51:00.002-04:002018-08-14T15:51:55.218-04:00Uncork'ed Entertainment's: Revenge (2015/2018)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Siren Jørgensen, Frode Winther, Maria Bock, Anders
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rebekka, your main character is grieving. Her sister has killed herself. Rebekka in her angry reality decides to travel under a fake
identity and go to the spot, a hotel in Western Norway to the place that holds the rage of her revenge. She has a mission. It is
to seek out and confront the man she blames for her sister’s death. While
there in her raging mind she unveils dark secrets. Rebekka seeks out Revenge.
She wants to avenge her sister by any means. Will she succeed, and how far will
she go to right a wrong, or at least how far is she willing to take her plight
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starring in your main lead is a stunningly beautiful and
awesomely gifted performer. Siren Jørgensen is an amazing actress. She truly
captures the part of a Revenge seeking sister. She allows herself to become the
part. Her performance is a solid reality that truly stands out and really makes
the picture, a worth while experience watching. She allows you to believe her
part. She creates an inner emotional reality that transcends off the screen, and
allows the viewer to feel that emotional reality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Frode Winther gives a stunning performance. A wonderful emotionally controlled character. His acting is flawless. That is something very important about this movie, all those acting within showcase a brilliance that give the viewer a sense of reality unfolding on screen. Each performance lingers with you. Anders Baasmo Christiansen and Trond Espen Seim</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Directed by Kjersti Steinsbø. This is his Feature length
directorial debut. Before this he created 2 Short Films, and after this he has
directed for Television. Revenge is a solid directorial debut. The film is well
crafted. You can sense a freshness about the direction and also a deep
undertaking of a veteran director. Steinsbø captured what he wanted on screen and
made the watcher experience a vivid undertaking. He brought forth a solid film.
For a first time director, I feel he created a memorable film. There is solid
chemistry between the actors. The direction of the performers, or at least what
Steinsbø wanted on screen, is captured in an almost flawless degree. Not only
was this directed by Steinsbø it was also written for the screen by Steinsbø. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Revenge wrapped in 2015 but has not gotten an American
release until 2018 through the company Uncork’d Entertainment. This is a Foreign
film from Norway and Canada. <o:p></o:p>The story itself comes from Ingvar Ambjørnsen, a novelist
out of Larvik Norway. In Norway he is considered a very important author. Many
of his works have became motion pictures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Revenge is tight story that has a
haunting underlining that creeps slowly to the surface as you watch the film
unfold. There is a quite darkness that scratches to the surface of the plot.
The execution of the story, through the tight direction and amazing acting, makes the film memorable and one to stay with you long after it’s over. It
makes you think. It makes you wonder how far you might go to seek revenge or to
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A solid film worthy of praise. A twisted dark tale of revenge and dark secrets. A wonderfully acted movie. A solid direction. Awesome storytelling. A nice emotional Revenge film, with a worthy storyline. The movie makes the viewer understand and believe the characters as they come to life on screen. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A wonderful film that I feel should be highly recommended. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-52363979056102047572018-08-14T12:56:00.000-04:002018-08-14T12:56:05.643-04:00The Criterion Collection Blu-ray: Salo 120 Days of Sodom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Plot: Four fascist libertines round up 18 teenage boys and
girls and subject them to 120 days of physical, mental and sexual torture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starring: Paolo
Bonacelli, Giorgio Cataldi, Umberto Paolo Quintavalle, Aldo Valletti, Caterina
Boratto, Elsa De Giorgi, Helene Surgere, Sonia Saviange, Sergio Fascetti, Bruno
Musso, Antonio Orlando, Franci Merli, Umberto Chessari<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes, there are many disturbing movies out there, but there are
very few that resemble a sense of true reality and true depravity. Salo is one
of the sickest, and yet smartest masterpieces of cinematic film. This is a
tour-de-force, art house piece of cinema, that floors the viewer with its frank, crude images of sex and violence, yet that is not what this film is about.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pier Paolo Pasolini has brought forth a lasting
controversial Italian drama film, that few movies if any has ever reached its
intensely graphic sadism, sexual violence, and depravity. So many movies come and go in the
controversial market, fade away and become another, “oh at the time it was
bad, but now whatever,” such as the masterpiece Midnight Cowboy being rated X
when it first came out, and now it’s an R. Salo has never lost its segments of
extreme violence, sadism and sexual mental torture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will never fade into obscurity like many films do. 120 will always be that
hush, hush film, that film that’s banned, that’s looked down upon and hidden in
a drawer when friends or family come over.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Ante-inferno, The Circle of Manias, The Circle of Shit
and the Circle of Blood will always be a strong filmed reality that plays with
the viewer. The abuse of power through rape and sexual perversion will never
die in this film.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in the year 1944 in Italy and the area is a Fascist controlled area. There are
four human monsters that are depicted in this film. The story is based on the
perverted and opened minded sexual desires of the Marquis de Sade, which the
four segments are from the writing of Dante’s Inferno.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These human men, are four wealthy, corrupted fascist
libertines which are on the out because of the coming fall of Benito
Mussolini and Hitler. They are known as the Duke, the Bishop, the Magistrate
and the President. These monsters kidnap 18 teenage boys and girls with the
desire to torture them for four months in the vilest ways possible. The dark
deep twisted sexual desires of horror running in the veins of these four is an eye-opening
mind f***!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Most are going to go into this film and see only a violent
disgusting film which they feel is only about torture and sex, calling it a
pornographic film. That is not what this film is about. It’s about the abuse of
power, and what one can do with the power. Control is part of power and to
control others, to do to others what you wish is the abuse of power. It’s
about destroying beauty and innocence through that abuse of power. That is why
Pier uses young victims, young fresh innocent 14 to 18-year-old male and
females. The idea of corruption. Causing the power to destroy the most innocent
ideas and the most beautiful looking. If you can control and destroy beauty and
innocence, the power creates a society filled with out rules, and filled with
only those who control with the abuse of power.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the movie, you are showcased at the start of the film,
before all the other young ones are taken and lined up, you see some young boys
being led off by Nazi guards and later you witness those same young boys as
guards who are under the control of the Duke, Bishop, Magistrate, and
President.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and chosen conformed to the same ordeal. The reality of power is control and
causing those, through that abuse of power, to conform to the ideas and the
realities around them such as for example, Hitler and his Nazi’s, how whole
countries and Nations followed in the same reality of that abuse of power.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Debauchery is on the menu. Four old whores tell erotic
stories to the four human monsters and the 18 innocence which must listen and
comply with any desire these monsters feel like doing, no matter how twisted.
These four men are here to humiliate these young ones for their pleasure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No matter the twisted desire of these four, you the viewer
are showcased, anal rape, shit eating, orgies, golden showers, male on male
rape, scalping, branding, tongue and eyes cut out and murder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the violence and destruction of these young ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This movie is still banned in many countries. The reality of
the graphic rapes, torture and murder turns the viewer away in many moments.
The dinner table shot with the food being the feces of all the victims is
something that is possibly one of the grossest filmed moments ever done in
cinema.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No matter what one thinks of this film it is a marvel, a
masterpiece of cinema that pushes the boundaries of cinema on what you should
and should not do. Many master directors and cinema lovers praise this as an
artistic film with much merit. Many diehard cinema buffs and cinematic lovers
will know that this film is able to embrace the very foundations of filmed
cinema, the very love of making a film that causes the viewer the many emotions
that are displayed. A good movie is one that smacks the viewer into a whirlwind
of emotions causing the viewer to be aroused with anger, hate, disgust and many
other possible reactions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You know a movie works when it creates a rift in the cinema
world. Some love, some hate, but the ones that hate only hate it because of its
vile reality. They don’t hate it because it’s a bad movie, they hate it because
they think it’s disgusting. A movie should be judged on its basis of worth and
its basis, if it’s a good film or not, through direction, acting, story. If
you’re rating this movie on acting, directing, cinematography, plot, then this
film is a masterpiece. If you rate this film on the images depicted, then it’s a
worthless pile of garbage just to shock the viewer. Sadly, reviewers don’t
review a movie they end up reviewing their own beliefs, their own dogma’s, and
in doing that you are not capturing what true cinema is about. Your leaving the
picture out and giving it a bad name because you don’t agree what’s on film,
not if it’s filmed right or worthy of praise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I for one believe it is one of the greatest films of the
20th century and one of the greatest type of films ever done, not because of
its controversy, but because of its merit as film, it ‘s direction, acting,
plot, the whole film flows with a slow burn reality at moments. Then it
hit’s the viewer with images upon images of sadism, violence and true reality
based horror through the idea of what, one can do through the action of power, which is control. This is a film that lingers and never lets up in its dark
nature, sexual sadism and point of view on the idea of destroying innocence. The destruction of beauty to make human beings into what that person, in
power wants.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are many versions of this film. Many versions cut out
moments. The one I am reviewing is the awesome amazing version by The Criterion
Collection which I feel every movie lover, movie buff, film historian should
own. This is a must see, must own film, I don’t say that lightly because it’s
not for everyone. Yet if you are a film buff or film historian you must see it
or own it. You can’t be a true film buff, or a know it all film historian, until you
have seen Pier Paolo Pasolini’s shocking, nauseating masterpiece.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Special Features High Definition digital restoration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Salo: Yesterday and Today, a thirty-three-minute documentary
featuring interviews with director Pier Paolo Pasolini, actor-filmmaker
Jean-Claude Biette and Pasolini friend Ninetto Davoli.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fade to Black a twenty-three-minute documentary featuring
directors Nernardo Bertolucci, Catherine Breillat and John Maybury as well as
scholar David Forgacs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Video interviews with set designer Dante Ferretti and
director and film scholar Jean-Pierre Gorin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Plus: A booklet featuring essays by Neil Bartlett, Breilett,
Naomi Greene, Sam Rohdie, Roberto Chiesi and Gary Indiana and excerpts from
Gideon Bachman’s on set diary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the greatest collection of special features for a release. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This movie has always been
on my mind because I first saw it when I was sixteen years old, I am 39 now, and so it left a
shocking mark inside my brain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have always wanted to be rich and do a film documentary on
this movie. I have wanted to track down all the kids and actors in this film
that are still living and interview them and to see what their reactions are to
it now and to it then. I have wanted to trace every aspect and just as a fan
and historical retrospect from a basic film watcher and explore it’s every
reality.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Duke: played by Paolo Bonacelli. He is still acting today.
He was born in 1939 in Italy. He started acting in 1964. After acting in 120
Days he went on to act in many more movies other movies I know him from and
one’s that you might know him from are Caligula, Midnight Express, Henry IV,
Dario Argento’s The Stendhal Syndrome, Mission Impossible 3, The American. He
has acted in a total of 110 films. He is one of the biggest characters in 120
Days being in some of the most memorable moments, or should I say more of the
shocking moments, such as the golden shower shot, the shitting on the floor and
forcing the victim to eat it and the kissing of everyone at the marriage. Also,
the final Circle of Blood moments by him is very memorable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bishop: Played by Giorgio Cataldi, sadly not much is known
about him other than his only other acting role was in 1976 in The Best. He is
the one having anal sex with one of the guards in his room right before he
makes a bed check when all the victims try and save themselves by telling on
all the others. He is the one that makes the deal during the best ass contest
in which they are going to kill the one with the best ass. The winner of the
contest is the male victim Franco. He orders the guards to hold Franco and to
hold the gun to Franco’s head. Now an interesting rumor has it that Franco was
so upset at this shot he almost lost it. The moment could not be filmed, he was
so upset and scarred by it that they had to stop filming and console Franco
that it was just another filmed moment and not real, put supposedly the part
was so harsh that Franco got too far into the moment where he feared for his
life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Magistrate: Played by Umberto Paolo Quintavalle was born in
1926 in Italy and sadly passed away in 1997 in New York from a Heart Attack.
Now 120 Days was his only acting role but he was famous as an Italian author,
some of his famous works are La Festa and In Cerca Di Upamanyu. He is the
father of Sirio Quintavalle who is the technical supervisor on special effects
for many films. I think what needs to be noted is that this was his first and
only role, he aced it with no acting experience what so ever. He is the one
that marries Sergio during the Circle of Shit ordeal, Sergio is placed in a
white wedding dress where he and the Magistrate are the center of the dining
room setting when the feces is served. He is then in the graphic shot that
causes the viewer a little stomach-turning reality when the Magistrate feeds
Sergio the crap and, he kisses Sergio on the steps and there are feces all over
both of their mouths.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The President: Played by Aldo Valletti. He passed away in
1992. His last acting role was in 1980. I remember him in the movie in the 1974
Italian movie The Perfume of the Lady in Black which is a horror thriller. Also
in the Italian crime action film Shoot First, Die Later. He had been acting
since 1956. You will know him from the memorable shots of him making the boys
and girls look at his ass while dinner is going on. When Efizio one of the
guards trips a naked waitress and rapes her in the anal, The President then
pleads with Efizio to rape him where Efizio does. Also, he is the one with the
weird eyes. He is known as the one that has the ass fetish and enjoys eating
feces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Caterina Boratto was born in 1915 and passed away in 2010.
She played Signora Castelli in 120 Days. She had acted before 120 and after
120. She starred in more than 50 movies. She starred in such films as 8 ½,
Danger Diabolik, Juliet of the Spirits, The House by the Edge of the Lake, Once
upon a Crime. She is the last story teller before the Circle of Blood. She
talks about a tall man being well endowed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Elsa De Giorgi played Signora Maggi in 120 Days. She was
born 1914 and passed in 1997. She had been acting since 1933. After her role in
120 Days she only acted in two other films, her last being in 1992. She is one
of the most memorable females in the movie due to the fact she tells the
stories in the Circle of Shit section.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Helene Surgere who plays Signora Vaccari in 120 Days. She
had been acting since 1966 and acted her whole life up until her death. Her
last role was in 2010. She was a prolific actress of television and cinema. You
will remember her as being the first to begin the stories, in the Circle of
Manias, how she told about being a young little girl pleasing older men.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sonia Saviange who played The Pianist in 120 Days was born
in 1923 and passed in 1987. She had been acting since 1962 and acted up until
1983.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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themselves other than dates of birth and dates of death but a few went on to
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sergio Fascetti who passed when he was only 33 years old
from a drug overdose. He like all the other victims used his real name in the
movie. He was the first to expose himself along with Franco at the start of the
movie as the four monsters asked to see them naked as they were lined up.
Sergio along with Franco I feel are the two main stars of this film due to the
horrible violence and ordeals each go through, these two seemed to be picked on
more due to their boyish beauty of innocence, as if they shall be destroyed
more. Sergio can be remembered most as the male bride victim and the one to get
his nipples burned off. This was his only movie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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role he acted in. He was the curly head victim who smiled a lot and seemed to
enjoy the ordeal. He acted like he was in love with The Duke.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Antonio Orlando another male victim was an actor before this
movie and acted up until 1987. He is the one crying at the first of the movie
as the monsters are choosing their goods. He begs the Bishop “Sir, I beg you,
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Franco Merli was the best known of the victims even before
the movie. He was born in 1956 in Italy. You will know him as the male victim
named Franco using his real name in the movie. The first shot of him is when he
is told to strip while the four monsters are choosing their victims at the
start. He is the victim that is chosen as best ass in the movie and the one
that gets the mortal image on many of the posters and DVD covers of his tongue
being pulled out and chopped off. He was an actor before this movie and acted
up until 1979. Pier Paolo Pasolini discovered Merli in 1973 at 16 years old
working at a gas station. He picked him to play the lead in his movie Arabian
Nights (Il flore delle mille e una notte) due to his boyish good looks. This
role was a success and shot him to some fame. From there Pier used him again
and immortalized his face and nakedness in cinema history as forever being the
image of torture for Salo. Sadly, it was this image that also ruined his career
and caused him great frustration in life. Many played around and bullied him
about his sexuality remarking about him being a homosexual and so on, which he
was not. But he soon found the only roles he could get was displaying his
nudity and his boyish good looks. The part displayed as Franco in 120 Days was
forever a golden moment of a character and sadly that moment was also his
downfall. He now lives in Rome and has two sons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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acting role but he went on in 1988 to work behind the films being a gaffer
under the name Bart Hessar in such b-movie horror classic's like Zombi 3 in
1988 and his last gaffer job was in 1990 for the movie Desire. You will
recognize him as the one who conforms and that calls other boys faggots and
plays like he is shooting them. His other famous moment is when The Duke calls
him up, were he is sitting watching the torture from the window. There The
Duke unzips Umberto’s pants and The Duke places his hand in Umberto’s pants
touching his penis to see if he was ready.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Renata Moar was the female victim known as the one who had
to eat the crap of The Duke in that graphic shot of horror and forced into
marriage with Sergio. She acted before in one movie in 1974 and then acted in
Nazi Love Camp 27 after Salo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Antiniska Nemour one of the female victims using her real
name in the movie. She acted before and after this film. Starring in many
Italian cult classics. Most all her roles consisted of showing her body in many
sex shots and nudity shots, she was known to use her body in most all her
roles. She also in 1977 posed in the Italian Playboy which amazingly in the
same issue had the amazing beautiful Edwige Fenech. Another famous role she did
was in playing a Jewish girl in the Nazi exploitation film The Gestapo’s Last
Orgy in 1977. Her last role was in 1983. You will remember her in 120 Days as
the one having the lesbian sex in the movie and the one that tells on Ezio the
guard having a secret relationship with the African slave girl. The African
slay girl is played by Ines Pellegrini who played in Pier’s other movie Arabian
Nights who also was a 70’s star in many other cult like films such as Eyeball
(1975), 1974’s The Kiss of Death, 1976’s La madama, 1978’s War of the Robots,
1978’s Escape from Women’s Prison.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sadly, this would be the master director Pier Paolo Pasolini
last film. It is a great way to end a career but this master at the lens and
story was sadly murdered in 1975 even before 120 was released. He is the master
of many of my favorite films such as Teorema, The Canterbury Tales, Arabian
Nights and course Salo 120 Days. A master writer, a master director. What needs
to be brought out is he was already famous before ever a film career, he was a
published and admired poet at the young age of 19 years, also writing novels,
essays and even his first screenplay. He had such a career in his 53 years of
life from director, poet, writer, journalist, philosopher, playwright,
newspaper and magazine columnist, actor, painter and most of all a political
person and a powerful intellectual.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">His films are very deep and dark and violent and graphic at
times. His first movie Accattone in 1964 caused a major reaction due to
violence in it. Most all his films cause reactions and causes the viewer to be
stunned and floored. Each one of his films he did makes a statement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and that is Marxist ideas, using unknown actors and filming with natural light.
Pier was a homosexual and in some of his movies there are mentions and images
of this reality such as the classic Teorema and hints of it in Arabian Nights
and course the 120 Days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ninetto Davoli who both fell madly in love and Pier cast him in many of his
films such as The Gospel According to St. Matthew, The Hawks and the Sparrows,
Le Streghe, Capriccio all’Italiana, Oedipus Rex, Teorema, Pigsty, Amore e
rabbia, The Decameron, The Canterbury Tales, Arabian Nights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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been solved or has it, or is it still an unsolved case filled with mystery. On
Nov. 2nd, 1975 he was run over by his own car, repeatedly on a beach, near Rome
shortly after the filming of 120 Days. At the time of the murder a 17-year-old
hustler named Giuseppe Pelosi was arrested for the crime and confessed. Thirty years
later he recanted the claim saying the police forced the confession through
violence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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his communist ways. If he did do it which the authorities said he did; what is
more horrifying is that he only got nine years in prison for killing this
master artist of film and word.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had been murdered by an extortionist. I for one think there is more to the
story then we know and I feel there are those who know the whole story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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movie, a major part of his death was his movies and mainly 120 Days, I have no
evidence or proof it’s just a hunch and a reality that I feel fits, he used 120
Days to make a statement and that statement was deep in going against the idea
that government and those in power are corrupt and destroy everything through
their power. During the time, this statement was made that was a bold reality
to put on film in the country it was done Italy/France. Whatever the case is a
master artist was taken away and left a stark beauty in the film 120 Days which
might have led to his death in some way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wonderful amazing Criterion Collection Blu-rayDVD I must say it still grows on you, it
still shocks the shit out of you, it still lingers as a true artistic trip of
depravity or better yet a living breathing nightmare come to life from the dark
recesses of the human conscience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This brings me to the closing act of the film. The amazing
disturbing shots of death. It’s filmed from a far and in silence, you don’t
hear the pain, you witness it, but your mind must see it, but your imagination must
place the sounds upon the pain. The shot of The Duke looking through the
binoculars in close and then turning the binoculars around to scan the whole
image from afar is a disturbing shocking and artistic example of Pasolini’s
mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think the greatest shot in the whole film is after the
Circle of Blood is over and the two young guards look at each other. The one
young man turns the radio on and they look at each other and the one asks the
other do you dance. While the music is playing and the two boys embrace in a
waltz, while all along, out the window is torture, bloodshed, violence and sexual
horrors. There is beauty of embrace and music trying to over cloud the violence
as if the violence is not important, or as if it ‘s a normal reality that must
be dealt with through the sexual actions, nightmares of power and control
through the desire of the human mind.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-55304107908328231342018-08-14T11:34:00.001-04:002018-08-14T11:34:39.628-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray: The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Starring:</u></b> Jane Russell, Joan Leslie, Jorja Curtright, Jean
Willes, Michael Pate, Richard Egan, Agnes Moorehead <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Company:</u></b> <a href="http://www1.screenarchives.com/display_results.cfm/category/546/TWILIGHT-TIME/">Twilight Time</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Rating: 3.5 out of 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is my first time seeing this film, what better way to
see it than on a wonderful Special Edition, 1080p High Definition Blu-ray. I
always love discovering new film experiences especially when they are brought
out on High Quality products and Twilight Time never disappoints in that
department. So, this was a new film experience, plus a great experience in
showcasing a High Quality product. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This drama slash romance was directed by Raoul Walsh. That
surprises me, in that never seeing this. I am familiar with Walsh, I enjoy his
vast career of cinema and thought I had seen most all his work, I guess some
how this one slipped by me. Well what I can say, I am only a human loving movie’s
or seeking out every movie possible and trying to view the world of cinema one
picture at a time. Raoul was a total genius when it came to cinema. He had a
long wonderful career of over 50 years in the business creating so many
wonderful pieces of cinematic history. What made him stand out is he not only
was a director, but also was a multi-talented guru of film. From producer,
writer, actor, working in the music department, editor and many other titles.
He was and lived cinema. All one must do is look at the total number of directed
films, shorts and so on. Over 130 features. He started mastering this talent
all the way back in 1913 and did so up until 1964. He left a world of wonderful
movie experiences that stay the test of time and The Revolt of Mamie Stover I
can say is one of those experiences. Twilight Time also honored him by bringing
out another one of his features films on Special Edition Blu-ray, Gun Fury. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I had to choose a director that I believe created or
became a part of the movie world as a living entity it would be Raoul Walsh. I
am a huge fan of his silent films. I am a huge silent film fan period. He directed
so many silent’s, one of my favorites, the one and only, The Thief of Bagdad
starring the amazing masterpiece worthy actor Douglas Fairbanks. He worked with
all the great actors and actresses. Just to name a few of his masterly director
accomplishments and mentioning some of my personal favorite films of all time,
the one and only 1939 classic The Roaring Twenties starring the icon James
Cagney. The masterpiece 1941’s High Sierra starring the icon Humphrey Bogart. 1941’s
They Died with Their Boots On starring the sexy one of a kind Errol Flynn and
equally sexy goddess Olivia DeHavilland. And the one and only, masterpiece of
40’s film, the film I often watch at least once a year, the iconic 1949’s White
Heat starring yet again the master James Cagney in what I consider his finest
role alongside the goddess of cinema Virginia Mayo. So that should tell you
everything you need to know about Raoul Walsh’s directed ability. He was a
total master and one director of films I watch repeatedly. And now I can
experience The Revolt of Mamie Stover over and over again on this fine,
perfect, high quality Blu-ray brought out by Twilight Time. If your ever in
Hollywood give honor to this genius of film by visiting his Star on the Walk
Fame at 6135 Hollywood Blvd. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The plot goes, Mamie who happens to be a prostitute in the
1940’s San Francisco era is as you would guess run out of town as World War 2
is growing in calamity. Mamie heads and settles in Hawaii her dream is to start
new. There she meets a love. Hoping to wash away her past. But it is her past
that battles with the new romantic setting. The War has brought the sailors in
numbers and Mamie finds herself right back doing what she wanted to rid herself
of. Mamie hopes to leave herself, her prostitute lifestyle, and find a better
means of survival, so begins her journey with her past not far behind. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starring the one and only Jane Russell. The iconic beauty
and strong powerhouse of acting really needs no introduction to any movie
lover. What can be said about Jane Russell that has not already been said in
other peoples write ups, nothing really. She was a true goddess on the screen.
Creating so many iconic characters throughout her career. It’s shocking that
she only was in a little over 30 performances, you would think such a memorable
icon like her was in hundreds of pictures. Put it’s the pictures that she was in,
that truly stand out and make you remember her iconic embrace of cinema. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also starring the one and only Richard Egan. Egan was a true
man’s man. A handsome strong actor that could create his roles and make one
believe his parts no matter how big or how small they were. Looking back on
Egan’s career it was a career that was hard in the reality of getting the
stardom he deserved. I still don’t think this wonderful actor got all the
stardom he rightly deserved. I feel he should have been a household name, but
it took to the late 50’s and 60’s before he really became a stable star of the
pictures. I always loved seeing him in what ever he acted in. I always thought
growing up watching all the old films that he was a dynamic performer and he
shines in The Revolt of Mamie Stover. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Never really any flaws in this reality when it comes to
Twilight Time Blu-ray’s. The audio is sound perfection. Very crisp to the ears.
The video, the colors are vibrant and spot on perfection. Both equal a
wonderful reality of perfection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SUBTITLES: English SDH 1956 / Color<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You get the all-important Isolated Music Track. The music
composed for this feature film is done by Hugo Friedhofer. He was a
multi-talented musician that worked on all kinds of style of cinema from, Drama,
to action, to lower budget Cult like films, such as I Married a Monster from
Outer Space. His music is still being used today 26 years after his death, that
should show you some reality of his masterly ways. He has worked in the music
department on over 267 films. Composed for over 170 films. And has been used on
14 soundtracks including most recently for the powerful little gem of a film
2017’s The Shape of Water. His masterful ways shine in all things music and
cinema. It was wonderful hearing this music as an isolated soundtrack. A great
extra honoring this man of music.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yet again another wonderful experience brought to the film
lover by Twilight Time. A solid film. A solid beautiful transfer to High
Definition 1080p. Another product highly recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-33762385549587783822018-08-11T17:12:00.001-04:002018-08-11T17:15:59.164-04:00Flicker Alley Blu-ray: The Garden of Eden (1928)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This Blu-ray has been brought out by one of the great
companies that pick and choose and restore forgotten pieces of cinema. Flicker
Alley is a one of a kind company that creates dynamic products that showcase the world of cinema and honor it with beauty. They put into the product and represent that film as
something bold and new. Many of there choices are old, vintage, silent or
forgotten movies in this modern world of cinema. The Garden of Eden has been taken,
refreshed, cleaned to the best available prints, and brought out as a
masterpiece product. It has never looked any better or sounded any better or
graced the world of movie lovers until now. To see this film in this Flicker
Alley (Made on Demand Blu-ray) is to experience a new, fresh experience that only
masterly companies like Flicker Alley can do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This black and white silent Comedy Drama is a total
experience of product perfection. The movie itself is a wonderful film to
experience. The product, this enhanced cleaned up Blu-ray creates a whole new
film. Flicker Alley has brought an old lost dried up morsel, and created a
vibrant piece of perfected clarity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starring the one and only Corinne Griffith. The goddess of
silent cinema. An icon sadly forgotten by time. She started performing in 1916 in silent and
worked her way to a vast career up into the late 1960’s. But it would always be her
shining beauty, and brilliance in the many Silent Films she graced, that truly
stands out. Her role in The Garden of Eden is no different. If your ever out
in Hollywood and get a chance, honor this amazing beauty by visiting her Star
on the Walk of Fame at 1560 Vine Street. The Garden of Eden also stars one of
the emotional performers in film of all time, another forgotten powerhouse, Louise Dresser. She could create a part, make you believe that part, and make
you sense her emotional strong willed performance. She might have been a secondary character actor, but she was as if the main star. She worked alongside so many
greats of cinema history, including the one and only, sexy, handsome, masterly
actor Rudolph Valentino in 1925’s The Eagle. It was wonderful seeing her in The
Garden of Eden. Always a priceless experience to watch her perform. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next you must
mention the iconic performer Lowell Sherman. Another forgotten master talent of the silent film world. Started performing all the way back in 1914 and worked up
until 1932. He is another one I look for when watching classic silent cinema.
He knew his parts. He performed excellent in The Garden of Eden. Next you must
mention the goddess Maude George. Another golden ticket of the silent film
world. Started in 1915 and in less than 15 years, she starred in over 60
productions. It was a true treat seeing her in The Garden of Eden. Doing a review,
you can’t not mention Charles Ray and Edward Martindel, two iconic performers
that graced The Garden of Eden. Charles ray had a vast career in the cinema world,
often playing a one style of character, and in his later years of acting, in the
40’s, he was often uncredited. Sometimes a side line character, sometimes in the back
ground, but his career of over 170 performances is extraordinary. He graced the
cinema world from 1911 until his death in 1943. He was a constant performer no
matter how small the part was. He was and will always be remembered in my movie
loving heart. He was one of the great Silent Film Actors to ever grace the
cinema world, and I don’t say that lightly. He had his flaws. It is said he was
hard to get along with, but what he gave in front of the camera sticks out as
pure brilliance. If you ever get out to Hollywood, pay him some amazing respect
by visiting his Star on the Walk of Fame at 6355 Hollywood Blvd. He was a
master talent need I say more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Milestone. He brought forth visionary cinema. The amazing one of a kind,
masterpiece 1930’s All Quiet on the Western Front, which he won an Academy Award
for best Director for. He also mastered other fantastic pieces of cinema, 1927’s Two
Arabian Knights and The Front Page, also 1939’s Of Mice and Men. He was a
crafted visionary that was able to create imagery and flawless story. He was able to use
his actors and actresses in believable moments on screen. Many will know him
for directing the original 1960 classic Ocean’s 11. He was not only a director,
but a screen writer, producer, actor, editor. He not only directed Feature films,
but he also directed TV features and shorts. He started in the cinema world in
1918 as director and worked all the way to 1964 as director. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This lost masterpiece of silent cinema is digitally mastered
from the best surviving elements. It has never looked any better. I have seen
other versions of this film and comparing them to this Made on Demand Blu-ray,
there is no comparison. This Blu-ray is excellent in all the best ways
possible. I mean come on, why would you pick apart, or nitpick an old, silent gem. Just
having it makes it, all the more fantastic. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also, on this silent classic, it is paired with a musical
score arranged and performed by Robert Israel. Israel is a master Film Score
Composer that really needs no introduction to the cinema world, or the music world.
He has worked on so many wonderful, old silent films. He has refreshed and
created so many iconic scores for iconic films of the Silent Era. From 1926’s
masterpiece The General, to the one and only masterpiece 1915’s Les Vampires.
You can go on and on mentioning his brilliance in the cinema world. He has well
over 130 productions under his belt as composer for cinema and TV production. Having
Israel do the score for The Garden of Eden is just another priceless example of
why you should own this </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Blu-ray. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Language: Silent (with English Subtitles)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Screen Aspect: 1.33:1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now the golden ticket to this product is not only the
wonderful creation of this forgotten gem of film, but it comes with some great
extras that Flicker Alley has thrown in. Some small wonderful special features
that any lover of cinema would appreciate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hollywood the Unusual (1927 / 10 min.) – (From Flicker Alley
Description) Newly restored, Hollywood the Unusual is a previously unknown
travelogue of Los Angeles area vernacular architecture produced in the late
1920's that promotes the community of Hollywood as a land of make-believe. The
film is a remarkable portrait of a lost age, and a fascinating historical
glimpse at architectural landmarks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pressbook Slideshow – Lobby cards, text excerpts, and other
promotional materials from the film’s original 1928 press book. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Production Slideshow - Production stills from the estate of
Director Lewis Milestone<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What else needs to be said other than, this is a solid
product. A forgotten film by time. A wonderful new product on Blu-ray. This
film has never looked any better or sounded any better. A priceless gem. If you’re
a cinema buff, movie lover, film guru, then what are you waiting for, buy this Blu-ray.
It’s Highly Recommended.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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A Bucket of Cornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469257481761856856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447155014956259231.post-45652593447519111392018-07-28T10:35:00.001-04:002018-07-28T10:35:39.244-04:00Twilight Time Blu-ray: Cinderella Liberty (1973)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Company: <a href="https://www.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm/ID/35647/CINDERELLA-LIBERTY-1973/">Twilight Time</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starring:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kirk
Calloway, Bruno Kirby, Allyn Ann McLeie, James Caan, Burt Young, Dabney
Coleman, Eli Wallach, Marsha Mason, Sally Kirkland<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My Rating: 3.5 out 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is great little film with great performances. The movie comes off strong in this reality. The interaction is what captures the viewer as they
watch these unique and interesting characters come to life on screen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can’t not mention actor James Caan. Caan really needs no
introduction in the cinema movie world. Movie buffs will always know his name.
Performing and acting in some of the great films of all time. Acting in films
that have garnered cult like following’s. From 1971’s dramatic Brain’s Song, to
1975’s musical Funny Lady. To the one and only The Godfather series. I will
always personally remember him for three favorite performances, the amazing and
very underrated 1981’s Thief. The one of a kind and possibly one of the
greatest suspense films, 1990’s Stephen King’s Misery, which I will always
remember his pain. And the odd-ball sci-fi Alien Nation from 1988. Caan has a
great ability to be the perfect tough guy, or bad guy. His ability to express
his emotional attitude no matter how strong it is, he builds his characters, owns
them, and literally you love or hate his persona of those characters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Starring as your main female lead is the beautiful and
stunning and all around perfect actress Marsha Mason. Mason is a woman that
knows her parts and creates her parts in away the viewer knows the character at
hand. I have always personally felt that she has never gotten the limelight
that she deserves. I think her talent sticks out and is something always to
praise. Starring in many features that stick out for 1977’s Audrey Rose to 1977’s
The Goodbye Girl, to 1986’s Heartbreak Ridge. She is a multi-talented actress,
from TV series, to TV movies, to major feature films. It was wonderful seeing her
again in this film.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The plot is about a lonely Navy sailor who happens to fall
in love with a hooker. While in love he becomes a surrogate father figure for
her son while he is on extended leave. The reason why he is on extended leave is
his service records have become lost. So begins a love affair and a dramatic reality that unfolds on screen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The chemistry between all three is what stands out in this
feature film. Marsha Mason and James Caan is pure perfection together. The
young Kirk Calloway who plays the 10 year old son has a total perfection that showcases brilliant performances when
both Caan and him interact. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is directed by a great director. A director that doesn’t
have a lot under his belt but the few he has are stand out films. He directed one
of my all time favorite drama films the amazing 1981’s On Golden Pond. Another
stand out film he directed is the amazing one of kind film 1979’s The Rose. Who
can forget the classic John Wayne film The Cowboys. Mark Rydell has a touch
with cinema, bringing certain films that really stay with you. He not only was a
director, but also was an actor starring in many TV series in the 50’s. He is a
director that is often forgot about, but the films, such as the ones I have
mentioned should make his ability be known. He is a true visionary of cinema,
and I feel his feature films show that reality. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My Rating: 5 out of 5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yet again Twilight Time has mastered this department. The
movie has never looked any better. I remember seeing this on VHS a while back
and the quality was just plain unmentionable. Now this high quality Blu-ray, transferred
to 1080P is truly a golden ticket. The video is crisp the audio is spot on
fantastic. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">LANGUAGE: English <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">VIDEO: 1080p High Definition / 2.35:1 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1973 / Color<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Isolated Music Track: Another example of this film is the
music displayed and performed by John Williams who needs no introduction and
was a master music composer that left the world with a great, vast brilliance,
and love of music. He has composed and worked on many upon many films and TV
projects in his life. Sadly, this master passed away but left an amazing range
of music which can be heard throughout his vast career of films. His music is
still used today and rightly should be. Master John Williams creates amazing
soundtracks that are created into ultimate and magically excellent music
experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Audio Commentary with Director Mark Rydell. This was a
wonderful listen. It’s always great to hear about the feature film from the
director himself. I was thoroughly entertained and truly felt this was a
fantastic listen for any movie buff wanting to learn more about a feature. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On Location with Mark Rydell, Director of Cinderella Liberty
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yet again I must sing the praises of Twilight Time. Yet
again they have mastered an older film and given it a new outlet for a modern
generation. The sound and picture quality are fantastic. You are given some
great special features. Twilight Time brought out another fantastic Blu-ray to
experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the wonderful Twilight Time Blu-rays. The main page that gives you these
beautiful releases on top quality Special Editions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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