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    Films in which the opening theme or song bleeds into/plays over the opening studio logo(s)

    The the 1940s, Twentieth Century-Fox often eliminated the Fox fanfare at the opening and let the score begin over the traditional Fox searchlight logo. It was a sign of prestige to show that what was to follow was somehow special. Examples that come to mind are The Song of Bernadette, Leave...
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    Super Deluxe Edition of The Sound of Music Soundtrack is Coming 12-01-23

    Back in December I emailed [email protected] and Gabe asked that I send a screenshot of the Amazon purchase receipt along with my mailing address. He acknowledged all my emails in a prompt manner and kept me informed as to the status of the replacement. My replacement...
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    A Few Words About A few words about…™ Star Wars: A New Hope — in 4k UHD Blu-ray

    Yes, the Windsor had a deeply curved Cinerama screen and those comfortable rocking seats you would sink into. I wish STAR WARS had played there, but it was at the Galleria Cinema. EMPIRE played at the Alabama, another theatre that holds fond memories with me.
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    Post-1933 American Movies That Have No Music Score

    EXECUTIVE SUITE
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    Super Deluxe Edition of The Sound of Music Soundtrack is Coming 12-01-23

    My box ordered from Amazon arrived late last night with Disc 4 being a duplicate of Disc 2's contents. The information on the disc reads: 303903 CR00445-4/CD4 DFM03 However, I cannot emphasize enough what an extraordinary collection this is, clearly a labor of love by Mike Matessino. I still...
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    What annoys you?

    In Southern California, Stater Bros. and Trader Joe's use cashiers on all lanes.
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    Super Deluxe Edition of The Sound of Music Soundtrack is Coming 12-01-23

    Mike Matessino posted a video of the Super Deluxe contents on YouTube: The Sound of Music - Super Deluxe Edition Soundtrack
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    Your top 5 Hitchcock films.

    Rear Window North by Northwest Strangers on a Train Rebecca The Lady Vanishes
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    Press Release MPI Press Release: The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Seasons 1 & 2 (DVD)

    My season 14 is now out for delivery later today and season 13 is due to arrive by the 25th!
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    Press Release MPI Press Release: The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Seasons 1 & 2 (DVD)

    Amazon says my seasons 13 and 14 will arrive tonight by 10pm. Of course it hasn't shipped yet. :rolleyes: I'm just hoping they don't cancel my order. Rob "glad I'm just finishing season 6" Ray
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    The Sound of Music on 4K Disc?

    None of the above were ever recorded for the film, as they were eliminated long before the recording sessions.
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    Super Deluxe Edition of The Sound of Music Soundtrack is Coming 12-01-23

    A friend of mine sent me the following link that will be of interest to those fans of The Sound of Music who must have everything. The Super-Deluxe Edition appears to be the ultimate collectible for devotees of this film and its score. https://craftrecordings.com/collections/the-sound-of-music
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    When are the Vintage Technicolor Movies Going To Be Released ?

    I remember seeing it at Cinecon in the early 90s and, later on, at UCLA's Melnitz Theatre. Both times there was a audible collective gasp from the audience at Nancy Carroll's introductory closeup, showing her large, expressive brown eyes and that luscious red hair.
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    Warner Archive Announcements Thread

    I scooped up as many of the 30s and 40s Warners Archive second and third tier titles that I could when they were releasing them by the truckload on MOD DVD and I'd still be collecting them today if they were offered. But I can't complain. I have enough of them in my collection to last me for...
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    Blu-ray Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ - Laurel & Hardy: Year One -- in Blu-ray

    Hi, Travis -- I hope my commentaries didn't damage the experience for you! Glad that you're enjoying the movies, especially in these beautiful new transfers.
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    Blu-ray Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ - Laurel & Hardy: Year One -- in Blu-ray

    I relayed your request to Randy Skretvedt who replies "Hello -- "The Laurel & Hardy Movie Scripts, Volume 2" is available on Kindle, here (I confess that I haven't seen this format of it, since I am an old-fashioned book kind of guy)...
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    Would Killing DVD Improve Blu-ray and 4K UHD’s Fortunes?

    You are underestimating DVD's ability to present a very pleasing picture to budget-conscious consumers. Will any given movie or series look better on blu-ray? If properly mastered, of course! But a well-mastered DVD will still look very nice when played on a high-quality player. I have an...
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    Crawdaddy's "Random Thoughts" about Home Video, Film & TV

    I second Stephen's guess: It has to be Agnes Moorehead.
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    Press Release MPI Press Release: The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Seasons 1 & 2 (DVD)

    I too am still on disc 3 of Season 1 and watching two episodes per week, which is twice my normal pace. I just watched "The Safecrackers" featuring Joseph Kearns again as Mr. Dunkle. Watching these chronologically, I can see the slow evolution away from the radio show. The earlier episodes...
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    Warner Archive, Wave Your Wand and Bring Back 1935!

    Excellent suggestions so far, to which I would add "David Copperfield".
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    Your thoughts on Kino-Lorber Blu-rays

    I know I would! I saw this at a Cinecon years ago and loved it. Those Universal musicals would make a great boxset, similar to the recent Maria Montez-Jon Hall set.
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    Your thoughts on Kino-Lorber Blu-rays

    SIX OF A KIND is one of my favorite Paramount comedies, not just for Fields, but for Charlie Ruggles, Mary Boland, Alison Skipworth and Burns and Allen as well. All are at their best here, although a little bit of Gracie Allen can go a long way.
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    Crawdaddy's "Random Thoughts" about Home Video, Film & TV

    The eyes were my clue. Always the eyes. It took me two or three seconds as well.
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    The COVID Vaccination Thread

    When I got my second booster at Kaiser Permanente, they asked if I had had any adverse reactions to the earlier shots. I said no and they told me there was no need to wait around afterward.
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    What Unreleased Classic From The 1930's - 1940's Deserves Criterion TLC

    Criterion earned its reputation for quality by being the pioneer in releasing stellar transfers of classic films, packed with extras, for nearly 40 years. They invented things like audio commentaries, printed booklets and other added features on laserdisc at a time when studios and distributors...
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    Favorite Christmas Episodes

    I am so enjoying The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet box set from Time Life that I am eagerly looking forward to revisiting the Christmas with the Nelson's DVD this year. I can't imagine a better way to get into the Christmas spirit.
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    Lost Films Found

    Yes, "Follow Thru" was screened to honor Buddy Rogers. He remembered how hot it was filming in Palm Springs in Technicolor and having to wear those wool sweaters. And I share your fond memories of William Bakewell introducing "The Bat Whispers", Sylvia Sidney being her irascible self at "Trail...
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    Lost Films Found

    My main memory of viewing "Follow Thru" both at Cinecon and at UCLA many years ago was that, both times, that tightly-framed initial closeup of Nancy Carroll in Technicolor elicited an audible gasp from the audience. She was indeed made for Technicolor and it's a shame her film career ended...
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