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There are plenty of things to like about the John Garfield film "Body and Soul". And one of them is definitely the sizzling presence of Hazel Brooks, surely a vamp among vamps. She started as a kind of background showgirl in MGM musicals - something that required at very least a substantial...

1. TARZAN THE APE MAN(1981) Bo Derek 2. SOMEONE TO LOVE(1987) Henry Jaglom 3. PENNIES FROM HEAVEN(1981) Steve Martin 4. A WINTER TAN(1988) Jackie Burroughs 5. CAREFUL, HE MIGHT HEAR YOU(1983) Wendy Hughes 6. THOSE LIPS, THOSE EYES(1980) Frank Langella 7. STAYING TOGETHER(1989) Melinda Dillon 8...

Unfortunately I suspect these two ( like "I Love Melvin" and "Three Daring Daughters", both titles that remain dear to my own heart ) are probably pretty far back in the queue when it comes to Blu-ray likelihood. Seems to me Mr. Feltenstein would have his work cut out for him trying to pitch any...

@Matt Hough Thanks for the correction about "Hi Lili Hi Lo". I'll amend my post.

Thought I'd add another post to the thread. Not strictly limited to 40's titles - but there are plenty of those included. And it's definitely in Warner Archive Wish List territory. I’m no insider. Far from it. But I am a lifelong fan of MGM musicals. They’re not all great. But there aren’t...

I was watching my old Warner Archive DVD of the Fred Astaire/Jane Powell musical “Royal Wedding”, specifically the terrific “I Left My Hat in Haiti” number – and it reminded me of what an eye-popping wonder old style Technicolor was in its heyday. When I was a child in the 50’s going to Saturday...

From the two preceding Universal wishlists I'd enthusiastically second the choice of "Ivy", starring Joan Fontaine as an Edwardian fashion-plate who dabbles in murder. It's on both lists. Additionally, I'd be completely up for the also mentioned Frank Sinatra musical noir "Meet Danny Wilson...

Fantastic news. One of my all-time favorite films. I'd almost given up on ever seeing it in Blu-ray. It's set in the dying days of the Indian Raj, with Ladd leaning into one of his specialties, reckless adventurer plunging into an explosive milieu to make a quick buck. He's in peak form. But so...

Agree that "Rocky Mountain" is terrific. But my heart always gives the edge to "San Antonio"

"Captain Blood" for sure - though I can't help thinking that when it finally emerges it'll be from Criterion. My most wanted among the other Warner Bros. Flynns are the slambang wartime adventure "Desperate Journey"(1942) and the irresistibly entertaining "San Antonio"(1945), a stunner in...

These seven would be instant purchases for me. And all - I think - have a good to great chance of coming out this year.

As far as the acting categories are concerned, here are my Oscar predictions: Actor: Cillian Murphy "Oppenheimer" Paul Giamatti "The Holdovers" Jeffrey Wright "American Fiction" Bradley Cooper "Maestro" Colman Domingo "Rustin" Actress: Lily Gladstone "Killers of the Flower Moon" Emma Stone...

Good to see Kino shining a spotlight on Republic with their new 4 film horror set. Would love to see them follow it up with an all-Republic addition to their Film Noir:The Dark Side of Cinema series. Any of the following would be great choices. Each title's exceptional. WHISPERING...

10 cherished favorites. Probably none have a snowball's chance of getting a Blu-ray release. But I'm giving each a wistful tip of the hat: TIGRE REALE(1916) Pina Menichelli MAN, WOMAN AND SIN(1927) Jeanne Eagels,John Gilbert THE COWBOY STAR(1936) Charles Starrett,Iris Meredith OVER THE...

My Esther Williams Blu-ray Priorities: #1 "JUPITER'S DARLING"(1955) Eastman Color or not, I need this widescreen, one of a kind Ancient Roman epic that's packed with songs & swim segments #2 "THRILL OF A ROMANCE"(1945) The picture that first made me fall in love with Esther. She always looked...