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  1. Shawn Cornwell

    A Few Words About A few words about...™ Never Steal Anything Small -- in Blu-ray

    Now I'm not sure if I'll pick this one up. Your review indicates this will be one of the disappointing Kino releases (concerning picture quality) and I should pass, but then "I'm Sorry, I Want a Ferrari" cancels out just about every opposition to a purchase- saw this number on t.v. about 40...
  2. Shawn Cornwell

    So I Rang in 2008 by Buying...A LASERDISC!!!

    I held on to one Laser Disc (Hud) because I liked the cover's artwork. The other thirty or so I donated to a local library a few years ago, and I have no idea what became of them.
  3. Shawn Cornwell

    Martin And Lewis Vol. 2 on 6/6/07

    I'm very happy Artists and Models is reported to look great. It's my favorite M&L, and I'd buy the set on the strength of this news alone. Too bad my second favorite, Hollywood or Bust, failed to make it to DVD in tip-top shape.
  4. Shawn Cornwell

    30 Years Of Academy Award Winners & Oscar's Greatest Moments??

    Regarding moments from past Academy Award shows, I've been dying for years to see Ann-Margret's star-making performance of "Bachelor in Paradise" from the 1962 show. Years ago during an Oscar telecast a very brief clip of this was aired, but I've never seen the entire segment (I'm longing for it...
  5. Shawn Cornwell

    A two disc SE for Hud would be nice.....

    Sure wish Newman would do more commentary work, especially for films such as Hud and Cool Hand Luke. He'd offer fascinating insight into the creation of some of his best films; also, he's among the few survivors who worked on some of these classics from the 1950's and 1960's. Patricia Neal...
  6. Shawn Cornwell

    Esther Williams set in July from Warner Home Video

    Finally the announcement comes- I think Warners will be very happy with the sales for this one. Definitely one-of-a-kind films Williams fans old and new should snatch up, making a second set an easy call. For volume two, I'll take (at the least): Thrill of a Romance This Time for Keeps...
  7. Shawn Cornwell

    Martin And Lewis Vol. 2 on 6/6/07

    I'd be surprised if Three Ring was left out. Can't wait to finally get my hands on Artists and Models and Hollywood or Bust, IMO the top two Martin & Lewis films.
  8. Shawn Cornwell

    Warners to release 200 new classic titles in 2007

    Still hoping to see Fred Zinnemann's fine 1948's postwar drama The Search, starring Montgomery Clift in a wonderful, Oscar-nominated performance. Zinnemann also received an Oscar nod, the film won an Academy Award for "Motion Picture Story," and a special Oscar was awarded to Ivan Jandl for...
  9. Shawn Cornwell

    Universal Cinema Classics: The Heiress, etc. on 02-06-07

    Having seen Ms. de Havilland in person last June at the LA Museum of Modern Art showing of The Heiress, wherein the screen legend talked eloquently about her career and the film, I can tell you she is still extremely lucid and has "total recall" concerning her many achievements (she blew the...
  10. Shawn Cornwell

    3 Fox Classics on April

    Saw Jane Eyre in high school many years ago, and I've never forgotten that wonderful, vivid prologue sequence featuring great work from Peggy Ann Gardner, Agnes Moorehead, and a luminous Elizabeth Taylor. Fontaine, Orson Welles, and Margaret O'Brien are also excellent in the main storyline, and...
  11. Shawn Cornwell

    Movies Not Available on DVD

    Among the classics, I'm dying for a widescreen DVD release of The Tarnished Angels, Douglas Sirk's florid 1957 take on daredevil pilots of the 1930's (based on William Faulkner's Pylon) starring Rock Hudson, Dorothy Malone, and Robert Stack. The racing sequences, in particular, are crying out to...
  12. Shawn Cornwell

    Universal preps 'Flower Drum Song' for November

    As I mentioned, I think the singing on the Broadway Cast Album/CD outshines the film's vocals; with Soo, for me it's a question of whether or not he manages to put the songs over in believable fashion, and I think he does a good job 'selling' his songs in character without actually possessing...
  13. Shawn Cornwell

    Universal preps 'Flower Drum Song' for November

    Just finished watching Flower with my cousin, who's been anxiously waiting for this one on DVD. I have the Broadway cast album on vinyl and CD, and think the renditions found therein surpass the singing (and dubbing) in the movie; however, the fine Rogers and Hammerstein score survives virtually...
  14. Shawn Cornwell

    where's ida?

    Carsson (and Lupino, for that matter) never scored an Oscar nomination (Pierce and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof were probably the closest Carson came to a nod, but I really think he deserved a win for Way).
  15. Shawn Cornwell

    where's ida?

    The Light That Failed and The Hard Way are definitely peak, essential Lupino- Failed established Ida as a leading dramatic star, while Way may feature her best work in that vein (Lupino won the New York Film Critics Best Actress Award for the film). I think Way is one of the most intriguing and...
  16. Shawn Cornwell

    THE LAST VOYAGE

    I absolutely adore Dorothy Malone (I have three original posters and an original half-sheet from Malone movies adorning my walls), and find it a mystery she's never been called on and/or agreed to comment on her work (including her Oscar performance in Written on the Wind, her classic seduction...
  17. Shawn Cornwell

    Looney Tunes Golden Collection V - wish list

    1954's "Bewitched Bunny"- as a child, I was alternately fascinated and terrified, not by the witch, but by those truly weird kids- "My name is Hansel! I'm Gretel." Would love to see it again.
  18. Shawn Cornwell

    MARTIN AND LEWIS SET VOLUME I

    Glad to see this one showing up again. I'm hoping with the delay, Lewis will be offering some tidbits (commentaries or interviews) on the DVDS, similar to what he did for the solo Lewis titles. Outakes would be cool, too.
  19. Shawn Cornwell

    COOPER, BRANDO, AND NEWMAN BOXSETS IN NOVEMBER

    I'm sure I'll end up getting all three at some point (hopefully during the next DDD sale). I can't see myself spending top dollar for the sets, as I only see a few "must haves" (specifically, Somebody Up There Likes Me has me drooling in anticipation), but I love Brando and Newman in many of...
  20. Shawn Cornwell

    Young Frankenstein OOP?

    Thanks for the info; I was wondering what had happened to Frank. Ah, sweet mystery of life at last I've found you (on September 5th).
  21. Shawn Cornwell

    Is it still worth owning DVD's?

    I'm a classic movie buff, and the box sets seal the deal for me. During the bi-annual DDD sale, most of the box sets I buy have prices per movie ranging from around $5.00-$8.00, including some two-disc special editions. I have 400 + titles now, and box sets figure prominently in my collection...
  22. Shawn Cornwell

    Warner announces Forbidden Planet for November

    Not sure how many times I've seen Forbidden Planet; growing up in the 1970's, it was a staple at Saturday afternoon "kiddie" matinees (The Day the Earth Stood Still and Cat Ballou are two others titles that were shown many times), and I never grew tired of seeing it. I'm sure Warners will do...
  23. Shawn Cornwell

    We need more MGM musicals!!

    Small Town Girl has the amazing, justly famous "I've Gotta Hear That Beat" Miller showstopper, and "Take Me to Broadway," Bobby Van's non-stop hop across town, while Two Weeks With Love features Debbie Reynolds screen breakthrough, dueting with Carleton Carpenter on "Aba Daba Honeymoon" (which...
  24. Shawn Cornwell

    The Heiress SE?

    Alejandro, The print was clear and sharp, with only occasional specks appearing onscreen. I don't know if further restoration will take place for a DVD, but this one looked really good overall, certainly presentable enough for a DVD release. The main coverage I found of the event was...
  25. Shawn Cornwell

    The Heiress SE?

    Hello Alejandro and HTF cohorts, Yes, I did get to go to the show (my internet was down a few days, hence the late post). I stood in the Standby line for over two hours but it paid off, as I received a ticket at 7:59 p.m., one minute before showtime. Here’s my rundown of what I remember from...
  26. Shawn Cornwell

    DDD Semi-annual 20% off sale (merged)

    I placed three orders, mainly for classics. In all, here's what I got: 1 CLASSIC MUSICALS-DREAM FACTORY (5 discs) $34.81 1 JACK BENNY PROG. V.04 (with Marilyn Monroe) $4.79 1 SWIMMER, THE $4.78 1 TWENTIETH CENTURY $8.35 1 CARY GRANT BOX SET (5 discs) $29.66 1 ALL ABOUT EVE $8.26 1...
  27. Shawn Cornwell

    John Waters' commentary on Mommie Dearest

    I agree Dunaway reached a peak as a dramatic actress with her "Dearest" work. If other aspects of the film had been of a higher quality, she might have won the Oscar, or at least been nominated (she was runner-up for the NYFC award, and received many great notices, including a rave review from...
  28. Shawn Cornwell

    The Heiress SE?

    Alejandro, If I make it into the theater, I'll definitely try to take notes (at least mental notes) regarding the specifics. Thanks again for posting this thread.
  29. Shawn Cornwell

    The Heiress SE?

    The L. A. event is sold out, but I'm taking a couple days off from work and flying approximately 700 miles down to L.A. anyway, on the chance I might get a ticket via the "Standby" line. I love this film (it's my #1 or #2 favorite drama of all time, in a close race with "A Streetcar Named...
  30. Shawn Cornwell

    The Heiress SE?

    Waiting with baited breath for this to be released in region 1- come on, Universal! You finally are bestowing a "Double Indemnity" DVD on the public, why not continue the 'Legacy Series' with a release of this seminal work from director William Wyler? I think Clift, de Havilland, Richardson...
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