Recent content by JSLasher

Yes, too much mention of John Williams. How about giving such giants as Hugo Friedhofer, Bernard Herrmann & Alex North their due. I agree that the omission of Jerome Moross’ score for “The Big Country” goes to show just how out of touch your writers are. Not impressed! #JohnStevenLasher.

I would love to see “Raintree County” fully restored and released in its’ roadshow-length version. I produce the first authorised re-issue of the 2-disc stereo LP (later on CD) with the complete cooperation and blessing of John Green, the composer-conductor. It’s a wonderful film with a...

Pan-and-scan robbed the films in every way possible.

It’s an odd film, but one that grows on you over time. Harve Presnell’s iconic “They Call the Wind Mariah” is the heart-and-soul of the film. Worth an upgrade to UHD. #JohnStevenLasher.

Wishful thinking, perhaps. However, miracles do happen from time to time.

This is a serious problem, one which will hopefully be corrected by the manufacturer in good time. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Regrettably, the gong goes to Kuprick (intended typo) for his treatment of Alex North. We may also cite Willie Wyler for tampering with Aaron Copland’s main title music for “The Heiress”. Why can’t directors simply direct? Few of them know anything about musc.

One could author a novel about Stevens butchering of Alfred Newmans superb score. In fact, someone wrote a treatise titled “Hollywood Holeyland”. Newman wrote to me, stating “It’s my music, but not my score”. Sad but true.

Absolutely NOT in Vilebox (oops, that was an intended typo), which distorts the image.

I have a soft spot in my heart for this gem of a film. Taylor is stunning in this. Strong supporting cast as well.

The film boasts Bernard Herrmann’s Oscar-winning score as well.

If you are too dense to know I’m not about to fill you in.

We can thank Hugo Friedhofer’s Oscar-winning music score for enhancing the film in so many scenes.

I would like to think so since the film elements are deposited with the Library of Congress.

A superb restoration of the film, which has been properly window-bozxed. Unfortunately, there has been no restoration of the audio, which is problematic at times.