Recent content by Paul Rossen

Do you have the Kino version to compare the video? Or did I miss something. Since I already have the MGM and Kino versions I want to make sure that there is a boost to the video before another Big Country purchase. Thanks

Believe WSS 1961 is being screened in December at the time of the new movie release! Could be wrong as I didn't pay much attention to the commercial.

You are correct. Home From the Hill did indeed open at the Music Hall in NYC. Perhaps it did play 2nd run at Loews State.

The FilmScoreMonthly soundtrack release was in stereo.. Quite a powerful score by Elmer Bernstein.

As someone who is contemplating a third purchase on Blu ray...Is this new German release better video and audio?

I requested..from the Warner Archive.. The Nun's Story Cheyenne Autumn Ryan's Daughter

I have never seen deleted footage from BH and assume that all such scenes were trashed. One scene that is clearly cut out from the film is at the beginning...The family with Simonides and Esther are going to drink a toast and wish for a safe return to Antioch. The photo of this scene is...

Regarding the Barabbas track...It was never utilized in the film only as an album 'Overture". The actual Overture used in the Roadshow version is the track Intermezzo on the lp or cd versions...

What I don't understand is that the Criterion disc is based upon the same master. No? And it doesn't exhibit this problem.

Wow! I've seen Ben-Hur many, many times, own all video releases(certainly hope it comes to 4K UHD) but never heard about Messala's girlfriend. Yes, Marina Berti plays the girl who is trying to keep Ben-Hur in Rome and assume her part was drastically cut down.

I saw FOTRE the second day after the NYC opening at The DeMille Theater. Thus, I'm pretty sure I saw the most complete original version. Unfortunately, the Tiomkin music gave me such a blaring headache I remember little about that showing except for the music, the stupendous sets and...

The Egyptian is certainly on Blu ray. The TT version is long sold out but there may be overseas version available for sale.

Well Miklos Rozsa composed one of his loviest melodies for her character. IMO Elizabeth Taylor is quite lovely in Ivanhoe.

On my system the Eureka A Man For All Seasons looks better than the TT version

Perhaps MGM already gave The Alamo to Criterion?