Ok let's get this out the way first. I'm close to 73 years old so I remember the days when movies were only viewable when the studio that owned a title decided to re-release it. But once in the theater the feature was only one part of a program. There was usually a newsreel, a short subject...
I realize this is an ancient issue that has been discussed by many and a consensus reached but being relatively new to this forum and still in the process of reading the various posts, I just found this one and have something to add. First I need to note I will be turning 70 in a few days so...
I missed out on being part of the original discussion but seeing Dana Martin's list of ten films worthy of blu-ray restoration I'm hoping these comments will still be relevant. Shane is my #1 pick but for a reason not mentioned for any other title. It was the first Paramount film to be...
I am well aware that technology is constantly evolving and the unit you purchased today is already on its way to being obsolete even as you are driving home from the store. That said I own a Samsung DLP set which was purchased in 2007 (HL-T5087S) which was sold as being capable of delivering a...
Curious bit of "trivia" regarding Jesus of Nazareth the mini series. Check the writing credits and you'll discover the name Anthony Burgess. That's the same person who wrote "A Clockwork Orange".
I'm rather new to this forum and still reading my way through the various threads. Came across this one this afternoon and had to respond.
Like one of the earlier responders I have a collection of about 800 titles built up over a lot of years. Since I was the first in my extended family to...
There nothing that can top Groucho Marx spelling out the rules of his administration ( of Freedonia) with the song "Whatever it is I'm against it." Found in Duck Soup.
Check this thread for other opinions on this film...
Mdnitoil,
You've touched a nerve. While you might feel like you are the sole fan left for the Bowery Boys' opus, be assured that you are not alone.
I have to admit that I'm 68 and saw a lot of the Bowery Boys films when they were first released to my local theater. Later when they began to...