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10 articles from 2009
The Wizard Of Oz 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review
15 October 2009 2:29 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
I had a friend who had done some jail time. I was always very curious about this because I knew that it would be hugely unlikely I would ever see the inside of a cell (knock on wood). He told that one of the most beloved movies by prisoners was Wizard of Oz. This made all the sense in the world. Wizard of Oz is the ultimate escapist fantasy, which betrays the film’s original message. My thoughts after the jump.
Ironically, what people remember most is the vivid Technicolor of Oz more than the sepia toned world of Kansas. We love our family, but the imagination is stirred by everything that happens when not at home, when not in a safe place. And yet that simple message that there is no place like home, that desire to return to one’s family is pretty profound in the movie. Wizard of Oz, »
- Andre Dellamorte
Blu-Ray Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Given Release Befitting a Classic
12 October 2009 7:57 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – The Warner Brothers Blu-Ray release to mark the 70th anniversary of the beloved “The Wizard of Oz” is perhaps the most exhaustive and complete “Collector’s Edition” release to date. Warner Brothers, a studio that knows how to treat their classics, releasing gigantic sets for “Blade Runner” and “Casablanca” in recent years and with another for “Gone With the Wind” coming soon, has done it again, and arguably better than ever.
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
As for the film itself, what more could possibly be written about “The Wizard of Oz”? By some standards, it’s the most watched movie in world history, a film that has transcended its genre to simply become a part of the history of the planet. Have you ever heard someone criticize or complain about “The Wizard of Oz”? Me either.
The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on September 29th, »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
The Wizard Of Oz – 70th Anniversary 2-Disc Special Edition
28 September 2009 1:18 PM, PDT | AreYouScreening.com | See recent AreYouScreening news »
Hitting shelves tomorrow, The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary DVD Editions are amazing treatments for the classic film. Newly remastered and filled with bonuses, the DVD releases are absolute must-owns. The Blu-Ray release is obviously the clear winner here, but this is a great example of not skimping for those who haven't made that upgrade yet. The 2-disc edition gives you a treasure trove of bonuses, and a brilliant-looking version of the film that gives you the advantages of the 8K resolution scan remastering, which results in an instantly noticeable improvement over previous DVD releases. The 2-disc includes - Disc 1 Remastered feature with Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio (New) Sing-along Track (New) Commentary by John Fricke with Barbara Freed-Saltzman (daughter of Arthur Freed), Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, John Lahr (son of Bert Lahr), Jane Lahr (daughter of Bert Lahr), Hamilton Meserve (son of Margaret Hamilton), Dona Massin (MGM choreographer), William Tuttle (make-up artist), Buddy Ebsen, »
- Marc Eastman
The Beverly Hillbillies: What Happened in the Last Episode "Jethro Returns"
27 September 2009 2:17 AM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
In 1962, a truly strange TV show hit the airwaves, The Beverly Hillbillies. The sitcom revolves around a poor mountaineer, Jed Clampett (Buddy Ebsen), who discovers oil on his backwoods property. Now a multi-millionaire, he's encouraged to move to Beverly Hills with his spunky mother-in-law, "Granny" (Irene Ryan), beautiful daughter Elly May (Donna Douglas), and dim-witted nephew Jethro (Max Baer). They try to understand their strange new surroundings and are aided by selfish banker Milburn Drysdale (Raymond Bailey) and his bookish secretary, Miss Jane Hathaway (Nancy Kulp).
It may be hard to imagine it now but in its day, The Beverly Hillbillies was a massive hit. Though hated by most critics, several episodes of the series are among the most-watched TV episodes in history, having drawn as much as 44% of the viewing households. A 1964 episode titled "The Giant Jackrabbit" is still the most-watched half-hour program »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Reading Rainbow: Why Is the Cancelled Show Leaving the Airwaves after 26 Years?
29 August 2009 12:57 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
At least for now, it looks like the story of PBS' venerable Reading Rainbow has ended. For the first time in 26 years, young viewers won't find the show on their television sets.
Hosted by LeVar Burton, Reading Rainbow first debuted in 1983 and was designed to inspire a love of books among young viewers. Each episode revolves around a single theme and children are exposed to books that they can read for more information. In later years, the program highlighted tough issues like poverty, prison, and the September 11 attacks.
A regular feature of the show is a celebrity reading a full story. Over Reading Rainbow's 155 episode run, the diverse group of readers have included Julia Child, Bill Cosby, Buddy Ebsen, Peter Falk, Jim Henson (as Kermit the Frog), Jane Pauley, Lou Rawls, and Patrick Stewart.
Reading Rainbow has »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Reading Rainbow: Why Is the Cancelled Show Leaving the Airwaves after 26 Years?
29 August 2009 12:57 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
At least for now, it looks like the story of PBS' venerable Reading Rainbow has ended. For the first time in 26 years, young viewers won't find the show on their television sets.
Hosted by LeVar Burton, Reading Rainbow first debuted in 1983 and was designed to inspire a love of books among young viewers. Each episode revolves around a single theme and children are exposed to books that they can read for more information. In later years, the program highlighted tough issues like poverty, prison, and the September 11 attacks.
A regular feature of the show is a celebrity reading a full story. Over Reading Rainbow's 155 episode run, the diverse group of readers have included Julia Child, Bill Cosby, Buddy Ebsen, Peter Falk, Jim Henson (as Kermit the Frog), Jane Pauley, Lou Rawls, and Patrick Stewart.
Reading Rainbow has gone through some changes in ownership over the years. It was originally »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Wizard of Oz Enchants on DVD and Debuts on Blu-ray on September 29th
10 June 2009 3:05 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
One of the most cherished and beloved film classics is finally coming to Blu-ray and returning to DVD with two new editions. The Wizard of Oz will be released again on DVD and make its Blu-ray debut on September 29. The film will be released in a two-disc special edition DVD ($24.98 Srp), a four-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition DVD ($69.92 Srp) and Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray ($84.99 Srp). The Ultimate Collector's Editiion sets will also include premium items like a collectable watch with genuine crystals, a replica of the film's original budget, a 52-page coffee table book, Behind the Curtain and a reproduction of the original 1939 campaign book. We don't have any cover art for these releases as of yet, but we'll be sure to update this story as soon as we have the new images. In the meantime, take a look at the massive amount of special features below.
Adapted from L. Frank Baum »
DVD Round Up, Jan. 13, 2009: ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘My Bloody Valentine,’ ‘Little Britain USA,’ ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’
13 January 2009 4:10 PM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Audrey Hepburn and Dane Cook. You won’t find that kind of variety too many places outside of HollywoodChicago’s DVD & Blu-Ray Round-Up. From serial killers to musicals to a British import, this week’s round-up features an exciting variety of titles.
Some of these are agreed-upon classics, while at least one features arguably the most critically despised actor alive. And before you see a certain 3D horror movie this weekend, you should check out the available special edition.
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Funny Face,” “Little Britain USA,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and “My Bloody Valentine”. Try and find a lineup that diverse anywhere other than the round-up.
(Check out the first edition of the round-up, the second edition, and a few Blu-Ray Round-Ups here and here.)
All of these titles were released on January 13th, 2009.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s was released by Paramount on January 13th, »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Review: 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Centennial Collection
13 January 2009 12:29 PM, PST | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »
Paramount Home Video concludes their Audrey Hepburn review with the fifth entry in their Centennial Collection, the classic Breakfast At Tiffany's, on sale today. It’s interesting that they’re celebrating a century but the first five releases are all from the same era, the 1950s and while this was released in 1961, still has that same look and feel.
The film has withstood the test of time very nicely given the loving touch of director Blake Edwards who oversaw this adaptation of Truman Capote’s novella and made it uniquely his own. In the prose, Holly Golightly never sang “Moon River” nor did she really have a happy ending. Characters differ between story and screenplay and by now, most people know Capote always envisioned Marilyn Monroe in the lead. He was crushed when Hepburn was cast.
While Monroe would have been good in many ways, this was all about style and elegance, »
- Robert Greenberger
Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Centennial Collection – 2-Disc
7 January 2009 10:38 AM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
DVD Review Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Centennial Collection – 2-Disc Directed by: Blake Edwards Cast: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Mickey Rooney, Buddy Ebsen Running Time: 1 hr. 55 mins Rating: Not Rated Due out: 1/13/2009 Plot: Based on Truman Capote’s book, Holly Golightly (Hepburn) is a New York socialite who is getting by on her charm and looks. Along comes Paul (Peppard) as a struggling writer. Her goal is to marry a millionaire, his is to get back to writing, but Holly is pretty easy to fall for. Who's It For? The easy answer is that this one is for the girls. But pretty much everyone should sit through this film at least once. Movie: Holly is a brilliantly damaged character, especially since it was written over 40 years ago. And it’s great to see Peppard in a non-“A-Team” role »
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10 articles from 2009
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