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Any family with some Native American background tends to feel affinities for all tribes I’d think (Creek in my case). I’m just sorry streaming won’t come a little sooner, but market dynamics I’m sure were carefully evaluated.

That type misprint is rare but not unheard of with Kino Lorber. I don’t recall if it’s this title or another one I pointed out the mistake (on the other site) in good faith trying to be helpful, but was given a snippy reply about how many listings have it right throughout the catalogue. Which is...

People are harder on the 1993 release than I think is justified, at least for the venue where I saw it, the UA Cine in Dallas. They had by then split the theater into two auditoriums but they still presented roadshow films with curtains and beautiful stereo surround. I’d seen the Super...

Absolutely, hope the doctor can get on with what is needed quickly. Be an advocate for yourself and keep a positive attitude, which is essential for giving you strength. Doug

You are most certainly sent all the well wishes and moral support possible from your friends here on HTF. It’s always evident you are a strong and brave gentleman, and it is fervently hoped you can receive every pathway possible to help get the best treatment there is, as well as caring support...

By coincidence this was the film I picked to show the youngest triplet nephew this past Saturday night. His parameter for me was a film that had won a Best Screenplay award, and that afforded the perfect opportunity to finally get around to this for him (the Smilebox version of course; I’d...

“Marlon Brando's first cut of the film was allegedly five hours long. He was reportedly unhappy with the final cut of 141 minutes, despite its box-office success. "Now, it's a good picture for them [Paramount]," he said upon its release, "but it's not the picture I made . .. now the characters...

I’m about halfway through the book, and admittedly it is just a generalized overview of his films starting with JOHN PAUL JONES, so nothing like a full blown biography. But at least the anecdotes and evaluations and production details are interesting. Having watched both EL CID and FALL OF THE...

The linked reappraisal and review from post #19 is well worth reading, with some astute and well considered comments on the high quality of the production of FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. That and EL CID remain two of my most desired titles for remastered releases. I did order the import Blu-ray of...

Very true, and I agree Elmer Gantry was a very strong release that year, also with the wonderful Jean Simmons.

I would agree with that, except to say that Spartacus is equal to or better than any of: The Alamo, Elmer Gantry, Sons and Lovers or The Sundowners.

Showed this to the eldest nephew tonight finally, my latest previous viewing having been the fabulous print at the Seattle Cinerama 70mm festival prior to the Covid shutdown. Obviously nothing at home can compare to that indelible experience, but this 4K disc is certainly near perfection. It’s...

Possibly from Ridley Scott or Martin Scorsese?

I have this sitting on the DVR from the most recent TCM showing, and this excellent, cogent and comprehensive evaluation above makes me want to hurry up and watch it again. I’ve only seen it once, but it struck me as one of the smartest, most adept comedy dramas of the 40s. Deftly blending...