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First thing I watched was the Battle of Shrewsbury, which has had an influence on almost every battle scene filmed since, particularly "Braveheart" and "Gladiator." Then I watched the Keith Baxter interview where he talks about Wells and how wonderfully effective he was as Falstaff. Very moving...

To me, "Lady In Cement" has always been a comedy. While your points on extreme chauvinism and anti gay sentiment are accurate, the films pacing and comedic set ups make it a very entertaining time capsule of a late sixties period that was progressive, but also stubbornly backward in sexist...

"Glory Guys" has always been special. It's an offbeat western that most wish Sam Peckinpah had directed as well as written. I've always liked Tom Tryon and Harve Presnell as the male leads. Senta Berger looks glorious and does a striking job as an independent and earthy woman. Worth fighting...

Well, here's the scoop. There will be spoilers. Maybe not so much spoiling because I saw it in 3D and D-Box on a Saturday night and the crowd was extremely sparse. If you see it before it vanishes, you'll be lucky. It is a completely different take on the tale, not as awful as the critics have...

I got my TT pile of 60s-70s classics: Glory Guys, 2 Sinatras, Theatre of Blood and Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia. Started with the two Tony Romes. The original is a decent noir with a sterling cast, including Gena Rowlands and Simon Oakland. Frank Sinatra's Bogart like charisma and Gordon...

I drooled over "The Pride and the Passion" in its own thread. Not for restoration enthusiasts, but great for "Old Cary Grant fine, how you?" fans who will marvel at the shape the perfect star kept himself in. Grant looked so good he resembled an admiral rather than a captain. Sophia Loren's...

"May I ask what aspect ratio.....?" The picture looks cropped. It's not for perfectionists, just Baby Boomers who love the stars and the movie. Loren lovers like me.

"The Pride And The Passion" has arrived! No, it's not VistaVision. The titles are not sharp and the film does not have the diamond like sharpness, brilliance and pop that make large negative restorations so special. The "Spartacus" restoration spoiled us all for most epic movie Blu redoes. The...

Santa Maria! It has slipped onto my shelf!

Done deal! The 3D BD will replace the standard BD in my 4K UHD edition. I like this movie. No excuses for enjoying it. Elodie Yung, who looks great in 3D, will be at my local ComicCon this weekend. Thank "The Gods of Egypt!"

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"I really enjoyed "Two Rode Together"....." Me too! The scene of Jimmy Stewart and Richard Widmark talking by the river is a classic in itself. You have superior taste in actors and films, Josh.

Super Stuff! Looking forward to getting the Blu Rays!

Who, or what, is in this? It's a Terrence Fisher film, so I'm sure he had some decent actors in it. I can't remember or place this film. Any experts on this thread?

"thanks for...." Your welcome Jim! It's nice to hear your thoughts in all your posts. Enjoyed your "Chisum" post which included Chuck Roberson. A really great part of "The Alamo,' both as an actor and a stuntman.

"Doing a real disservice to Jimmy Grant....." I meant no disrespect to Mr. Grant, or any in his family, or anyone who struggles with alcohol. Grant's script for "Hondo" is an example of what you mention as his helpful effect on Wayne's stature as an actor and icon. I also greatly enjoyed...

Here's the thing about "The Alamo" being great or good. It's a one of a kind movie. In 1960, it was the most expensive movie ever made entirely in America. It was the first really big film to be independently financed, largely by Texas oil magnates. It cost Wayne a lot, financially, physically...

That's the one we want! Really nice poster. Whale of a tale!

The remake of "The Alamo" in 2004 by John Flynn (after Ron Howard left the project due to the lack of the R rating he wanted) makes Wayne's film look a lot better. While it stuck close to the facts, it is utterly lifeless except for Jason Patrick's realistic Jim Bowie and Billy Bob Thornton's...

No reviews tell me what to do. I found the film to be ridiculously entertaining. Jamie Lannister has a lot of fun in the lead role. The outtakes must be filled with actors cracking up with the ludicrous dialogue. If you watch it, you'll have a good time.

Love the movie and the Blu Ray it now resides on. Whatever else you want to say about the film, it is unique. Bill Conti's black Irish melodies on the isolated music track are lovely. They replaced the original John Scott score that director Mike Hodges liked. Try something different. You'll get...

"Brannigan" is better. More entertaining plus splendid Brit acting. Particularly Lesley Anne-Down and Judy Geeson, who gives a wonderful commentary. Go ahead, Yanks, argue!

A classic blond from my baby boomer youth. I hope Ms. Bowker is doing well.

Anybody like "Prayer For The Dying" besides me? The prices for Twilight's quality are fine. Hope they keep it up forever.

Watched "Prayer For The Dying" tonight. Nice Blu Ray transfer of haunting film. Interesting extras with Mike Hodges explaining how the film's rushed production was a bit of a artistic collision among the principles involved. Also how he got the wonderful acting from Mickey Rourke, Alan Bates...

Lovely Lili is still in the cast list, so she'll still be around to remind us why Lucas and Uncle Kai want to hunt down the fiend who deprived us of "Banshee's" most laudable landmark. It's the last season anyway. The tax-related production change from Carolina to Pittsburg is a bit more...

Gee Stan, you are so smart that you will probably love the 2016 "Ben-Hur."

Is there a Quintus Arrius in the new Big-Ben? He lent a balance to the Wyler classic to the Roman Bad Boy Boyd.

"The Conqueror" BD has it's stereo tracks coming from one side. The picture is mainly miss, though it's the best it has looked on video. The movie is very funny the first time you watch it, with some laughs surviving through the second and third. The fates of the cast and crew are no laughing...

I thought the movie was as entertaining as beating your head against an iceberg for several hours. The pretentious, over-photographed mess was so insulting, that I was rooting for the Tom Hardy character at the long overdue climax. Don't bother with your comebacks, just watch this frozen garbage...