Yesterday a postwoman knocked on my door and dropped me a package from DVD Soon containing two Midnite Movies/Vincent Price double-features - THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES (1971)/DR. PHIBES RISES AGAIN (1972) and THEATRE OF BLOOD (1973)/MADHOUSE (1974) – after having almost given up on it completely...
THRILLER – A CRUEL PICTURE (1974) *** Yesterday, I watched this much-hyped rape/revenge film (particularly in the wake of Quentin Tarantino’s KILL BILL [2003/4] saga) via Synapse’s excellent DVD presentation. Of course, I had never seen it before and actually I’d only heard about it only...
“Quote (originally posted by Joe Karlosi): Are you Mario's brother by any chance?” Yes…I’m his twin brother. Actually, HE wrote the post himself under MY name (since I’m the one registered with HTF). Likewise, I write some of HIS posts on the “DVD Maniacs” website. Confusing, isn’t it? All...
Quote (originally posted by Joe Karlosi): “The only wrench in the works is the maddeningly unfunny comedian, Charlie Ruggles (who even gets top billing!) who's like a thorn in the side of the movie when he pops in every now and then. I'm not one for altering original films, but I may make an...
I knew these were coming – M (1931) having already been announced for December for some time – but the sheer volume of extras (particularly three soundtracks for THE KING OF KINGS [1927] to accompany TWO versions of the film!) is pretty awesome, to say the least. We also have to consider the...
Donald, Sorry to hear you've encountered the same problem I did with your copy of JUDEX. As for whether I have contacted Flicker Alley about the matter, actually, it was they who contacted me after reading a similar thread my brother posted on the "Alt.Movies.Silent" Forum! It transpired...
Even if I was recently made aware of his poor physical state, I was still shocked to learn of Brando’s death – truly one of the greatest actors the world has ever known. On the occasion of a rare TV screening of DESIREE` (1954) earlier this year, I watched six other films of his on VHS and...
Today, I sat down to watch one of my most eagerly anticipated releases for 2004, Flicker Alley’s 2-Disc Set of Louis Feuillade’s 12-episode Silent Serial JUDEX (1916-17). While I thoroughly enjoyed the film and was somewhat surprised at the rather satisfactory quality of the print/transfer...
Quote (originally posted by Jay E): "I only see a DVD put out by Ventura which has no subtitles." The Cozumel/Ventura DVD of Luis Bunuel's EL BRUTO (1952) does have English subtitles albeit burnt in. The print utilized for the transfer is a little soft but still watchable; the film is good...
Quote (originally posted by Jay E): "I only see a DVD put out by Ventura which has no subtitles." The Cozumel/Ventura DVD of Luis Bunuel's EL BRUTO (1952) does have English subtitles albeit burnt in. The print utilized for the transfer is a little soft but still watchable; the film is good...
VCI have finally announced the supplements for their upcoming DVD of Luis Bunuel’s ROBINSON CRUSOE (1952): · Bios, Filmographies and Behind-the-Scenes Stories · Photo & Poster Gallery · Collectible Pressbook Reproduction · Restoration Before & After Video As I feared, therefore...
VCI have finally announced the supplements for their upcoming DVD of Luis Bunuel’s ROBINSON CRUSOE (1952): · Bios, Filmographies and Behind-the-Scenes Stories · Photo & Poster Gallery · Collectible Pressbook Reproduction · Restoration Before & After Video As I feared, therefore...
Unfortunately, that’s all I know so far except that it’s being touted as the “50th Anniversary Edition” and is scheduled for a 08/31/04 release from VCI. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily entail a veritable SE with all the trimmings we’ve come to expect – after all, last year Warners gave us a...
Randy,
Your wonderful post about an upcoming R1 DVD release of Luis Bunuel’s THE ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE (1952) has made my day…thanks a lot!!
Bunuel is my all-time favorite film-maker and any news about one of his films coming to DVD excites me and, given that ROBINSON CRUSOE is one...
The only online review I know of can be accessed here: http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=9283 Unfortunately, I have already purchased all the titles in the collection (and all of which I recommend highly, by the way) individually - but I just might upgarde two of them nonetheless...
Herb, Thank you for yet another excellent review. I may be speaking for most of us here when I say that I envy you for being able to sample these stunning Warners discs before anyone else! I have never watched DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES (1962) before so this disc is very welcome. Actually...
I really hate to rain on anyone’s parade but personally I’m disappointed Paramount didn’t opt for the longer version of the film (which I taped off Italian TV some three years ago and which, incidentally, will be shown again next week) available on the Italian PAL DVD. The IMDB has a list of the...
Quote (originally posted by Bill Burns): ”Ah, finally -- definite reaction to the transfers! Many thanks, Tom; I've yet to see The Chess Player, The Man Who Laughs, or The Holy Mountain in any form, so I can't comment on whether or not I like the films themselves (I'm sure I'd love The Man...
Quote (originally posted by Bill Burns): ”Indeed you did -- my mistake. Applause being the older of the two and, perhaps, the lesser known, I read Love Me Tonight and, when I went to post, remembered it as Applause. Or then, perhaps it was my unwillingness to accept that I might be missing...
Quote (originally posted by Bill Burns): “Thanks for the details, Roderick -- that's the first I've heard of any. Both discs sound like winners (I only hope their PQ mimics The Love Trap and not the poor source materials of Counsellor At Law), and given that Universal supplied the elements...
Bill, while there’s still no sign of either of them on Kino’s website, I managed to come up with a list of specs for both discs, which I hope are correct (thanks to Digital Eyes): APPLAUSE (1929) ·Excerpt from "Glorifying the American Girl" (1929) starring Helen Morgan ·Newsreel...
I watched the DVD of THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER (1941) last week. I too found the transfer slightly lacking (at least when compared to Criterion's usual standard of excellence) but, at the same time, we should be grateful to have the film back in its complete form – as it was intended to be...
Narshty:), Since you are the "Rumor Czar" over at the "Criterion DVD Forum":), what do you think are the chances that the Criterion EYES WITHOUT A FACE (1959) will be a 2-Disc Set comprising some of Georges Franju's celebrated shorts like LE SANG DES BETES (1949), HOTEL DES INVALIDES (1951)...
I pre-ordered the WARNER LEGENDS COLLECTION set a few days ago. When I checked its status today, it was listed as “On Order”. Curiously enough, in that same order, I had also included Disney's 2-Disc SE of THE LION KING (1994) which, although it should only street in two weeks' time, to my...
My copy of THE MAN WHO LAUGHS (1928) just shipped from DVD Empire, along with THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER (1941) and THE CHRISTOPHER LEE COLLECTION (1966-69) which all streeted today:)! I should be receiving the whole package (comprising 18 discs in all!) within a fortnight, and I’ll report...
Quote (originally posted by Bill Burns): “Oh man. I thought we'd established, with The Chess Player, that Milestone was using new NTSC masters for these releases. Roderick, if you're around, have you had a chance to watch The Chess Player yet? Are on-line reviews in error? Is there...
Douglas, Here are links to the only two online reviews I could find of this disc: http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/t...vening6471.htm http://www.dvdjournal.com/quickrevie...ligeia.q.shtml
Jeff, Thank you for your thorough (and passionate) post about the shortcomings of these two MGM DVDs. I cannot understand some of the replies you have received where members admit to not being bothered by all of this! Let’s not forget last year’s THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964): MGM...
As much as I want to believe this, I find it very strange that such a hot piece of news has leaked out from the usually secretive Criterion quarters so far ahead of schedule, and even stranger still is the fact that it has been a Canadian e-tailer to bring it to our attention, since Criterion...