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Now I'm hoping Paramount can upgrade their "modern day" western, 1963's Hud to Blu-ray.

I first saw it in a movie theater in 1956. It was my second favorite movie that year, after Giant. But I prefer the title of the 1945 novel by Jessamyn West: The Friendly Persuasion. For me, the word "The" adds to the meaning of the title. I, too, will be buying this Blu-ray! (Although I...

There are 3 reasons I didn't like Let's Dance: The plot is Dull. The performances are Dull. Even the music is Dull. Somewhere in the past I read that Hutton and Astaire didn't get along while making the film. And their lack of rapport comes through loud and clear. If you haven't already...

My favorite Don Murray performance was in A Hatful of Rain. Unfortunately, 20th Century Fox released it as a pan & scan DVD-R which is truly awful. If it was restored to Blu-ray, I'd be the first to buy!

I'm a fan of both Astaire & Hutton. I've seen Let's Dance once and I won't be buying it.

My go-to critic Leonard Maltin gives it 2 1/2 stars and calls it a "Lightly likable comedy."

I've seen them all. My favorite is Road to Utopia.

My most-wanted Blu-ray for 2024 is Hud (1963).

While my favorites are Paper Moon, What's Up Doc and Barry Lyndon, I did watch Nickelodeon the other night and enjoyed it much more than when first released.

The original Born Yesterday (1950) with Oscar winner Judy Holliday, William Holden and Broderick Crawford from Columbia.

I'm surprised the 4K does not include the original 1979 version which I also prefer. For me, there's a reason why the plantation scene was cut from the theatrical release. And you hit the nail on the head. It doesn't add anything important. I'm glad I have a DVD with both versions, as after...

The Man From Laramie.

I recently saw a 21 year old Shirley Temple starring with Clifton Webb in 1949's Mr. Belvedere Goes to College. Shirley matches wits with freshman Webb as a journalism co-ed who threatens to expose him for who he is by writing a magazine article about him. Good fun all the way.

My parents loved musicals. On a family vacation to Winnipeg, we went to a beautiful downtown movie theater to see MGM's 1951 version of "Show Boat" with Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ava Gardner and Joe E. Brown. I now have it on Blu-ray and still enjoy watching it.

Julie did play Eliza Doolittle in the Broadway production. And even though I didn't see it, I understand she did quite well.

Julie Andrews once said in an interview that while disappointed she wasn't cast in My Fair Lady, she eventually got over it. Until movies on video came along, and she realized it was going to live on forever. Personally, I'd rather see her in My Fair Lady.

Unfortunately, "Mary Poppins" wasn't cast in the movie version.

I watched it twice on Peacock. Enjoyed it even more the second time, and will watch it again. Here's hoping Cate takes home another Oscar.

I assume your assumption is correct, sir. But previously someone stated that it was a remake of Coney Island, which starred Betty Grable. If it was a remake of one of her musicals, I believe it was Sweet Rosie O'Grady. Both were released in 1943.

I believe The Girl in Pink Tights was to be a remake of 1943's Sweet Rosie O'Grady (not 1943's Coney Island) both starring Betty Grable. Last night I watched Sweet Rosie O'Grady once again. Grable has a musical number about Pink Tights. Also there's an article about Rosie O'Grady wearing...

My "all-timer" from this group is Strangers on a Train. But, why was this train so late getting to the National Film Registry station?

Some Fox musicals with Betty Grable: When My Baby Smiles at Me (1948) Diamond Horseshoe (1945) Coney Island (1943) Tin Pan Alley (1940) Wabash Avenue (1950) And a few with Jeanne Crain: State Fair (1945) Margie (1946) Centennial Summer (1946) The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951, comedy)...

Will the 4K restoration of Giant be available on plain old Blu-ray anytime soon?

A Few more that definitely belong on my films noir list: The Narrow Margin, The Asphalt Jungle, Nightmare Alley (1947) and how could I possibly forget Out of the Past!

Sunset Blvd is my "all-timer" film noir. In fact, it's my favorite movie, bar none. Other favorites from the Golden Age (in order of release): The Maltese Falcon, I Wake Up Screaming, Double Indemnity, Laura, Leave Her to Heaven (color), Mildred Pierce, Gilda, Strangers on a Train, Ace in the...

A favorite neo-noir is Body Heat (1981) with William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. Another is L.A. Confidential (1997) with Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce. And I consider the great Pulp Fiction (1994) with John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman to be a neo-noir.

The best explanation I've heard is that The Quiet Man and High Noon cancelled each other out opening the door for TGSOE to win Best Picture. John Ford won Best Director for TQM and back in the day the 2 awards usually went hand in hand. Although not so in 1951 and 1956. Director George...

I got an email telling me that an Oscar will be given to the "Fan Favorite" this year. I can vote for any movie that's my personal favorite, whether it's a nominee or not. Oh, goody. The People's Choice Awards meets the Academy Awards.

6. Sunset Blvd.

I am so over The Godfather, I'll pass. It was good for awhile but enough is enough.