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Bond, James Bond

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by moira finnie » May 2nd, 2009, 10:56 am

Since Sean Connery is the SOTM in May on TCM, shouldn't we discuss the character that sent his career into orbit? I first saw Sir Sean in Darby...
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Action and Adventure Films

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by movieman1957 » October 10th, 2012, 9:35 am

As in the other forums I thought we could have a catch all place for those films that may not need its own thread. So to start -

Edward Dmytryk's...
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August 26th, 2015, 8:55 am
Soldier of Fortune

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by RedRiver » August 23rd, 2015, 3:44 pm

Clark Gable, Susan Hayward in Edward Dmytryk adventure. I had resisted this one for years; didn't think it would be too good. And it's not one of the...

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August 23rd, 2015, 3:44 pm
THE ENEMY BELOW

Last post by Major Rogers « June 8th, 2015, 12:53 pm
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by mrsl » June 4th, 2015, 6:00 pm

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Although I've seen this movie time and time again, if I can force myself to wait a while, when I do watch it, it seems like the first time as so...

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June 8th, 2015, 12:53 pm
John Ford's British movie. The TV version

Last post by mrsl « June 1st, 2015, 6:31 pm
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by stuart.uk » February 15th, 2015, 1:32 pm

If fans of John Ford's Gideon's Day are interested, the 1964 series Gideon's Way with John Gregson is on you tube. It was made by the same production...

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June 1st, 2015, 6:31 pm
The Prisoner of Zenda

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by Maricatrin » May 4th, 2011, 11:03 am

Hello Kingme, you asked for my thoughts on Prisoner of Zenda (1937) I must have watched it half-a-dozen times, but not in the last few years (time to...
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June 1st, 2015, 6:28 pm
Richard Todd: Action and Adventure Star

Last post by Brian McFadden « January 14th, 2015, 10:20 am
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Richard Todd was as hot as any other British actor in the 50s for making classic movies.

he got of to a good start with The Hasty Heart with Ronald...
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January 14th, 2015, 10:20 am
Noah-Tripe

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by stuart.uk » August 5th, 2014, 10:03 am

I bought the Russell Crowe film Noah the other day, expecting the special effects to be over the top, but also expecting the film to have at least...

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August 7th, 2014, 6:01 pm
White House Down

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by mrsl » March 24th, 2014, 4:27 pm

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HOLY CANOLI!!!

WHITE HOUSE DOWN - 2012

Loads and loads of violent shooting, guys getting beaten up, and planes, cars, and helicopters all...

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March 24th, 2014, 4:27 pm
A Four Minute Movie

Last post by Professional Tourist « October 6th, 2013, 5:47 pm
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by Fossy » October 6th, 2013, 4:35 pm

THE GERMAN

Take the time. Very interesting. Watch it full screen too !
Interesting twist at the end.
Incredible four minute footage of a desperate...

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October 6th, 2013, 5:47 pm
Street Corner a view of UK Policewomen in the 1950s

Last post by RedRiver « August 10th, 2013, 4:22 pm
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by stuart.uk » August 10th, 2013, 1:05 am

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Street Corner is a film I've been wanting to see for a long time and I saw it the other day.

My main reason for wanting to see it was...

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August 10th, 2013, 4:22 pm
Flight of The Phoenix

Last post by JackFavell « May 7th, 2013, 7:23 am
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by movieman1957 » April 10th, 2011, 7:51 pm

What happens when a plane crash lands in the desert? Hopefully you have this crew on board to get you out. Hopelessly lost and desperate to find...

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May 7th, 2013, 7:23 am
Tarzan And His Mate (1934)

Last post by Rita Hayworth « April 11th, 2013, 7:22 am
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by Fossy » April 3rd, 2013, 4:54 am

I have never thought much of Tarzan. I was tempted to put these comments in the comedy section. But let`s face it, my opinion of Tarzan movies is not...

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April 11th, 2013, 7:22 am
Where Is Tarzan

Last post by moira finnie « April 10th, 2013, 8:11 am
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by Uncle Stevie » August 27th, 2010, 11:16 am

There seem to be about 32 Tarzan movies made since 1933 including the much later animated ones. Yet I do not see continued discussions about any...
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April 10th, 2013, 8:11 am
Below The Sea (1933)

Last post by Fossy « April 3rd, 2013, 3:19 am
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by Fossy » March 30th, 2013, 1:30 am

Below The Sea (1933)

In 1917 a German submarine is carrying $3000000.00 worth of gold bullion. They encounter a sailing ship which is flying the...

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April 3rd, 2013, 3:19 am
ANNE OF THE INDIES

Last post by CineMaven « October 1st, 2012, 2:18 am
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by CineMaven » September 21st, 2009, 6:18 am

"We put our hands to a bargain. To make my hand good, I've been spread eagle, flogged. I've called red-handed cut-throats, my friends. I've...
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October 1st, 2012, 2:18 am
About the WWII war movies

Last post by moira finnie « August 24th, 2012, 9:10 am
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by mrsl » May 29th, 2007, 7:54 am

Thanks for this topic Jon!

After watching several Memorial Day war movies over the past weekend, I had several questions, which naturally escape...
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August 24th, 2012, 9:10 am
A Gathering of the Old Guard

Last post by JackFavell « August 17th, 2012, 4:13 pm
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by mrsl » August 16th, 2012, 8:00 pm

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After catching Sly Stallone on the late show the other night, even though I hate CGI and most of what it does, I might tune into the new...

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August 17th, 2012, 4:13 pm
Simone Signoret Against The Wind

Last post by JackFavell « July 19th, 2012, 10:49 am
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by stuart.uk » July 17th, 2012, 2:38 pm

Another film I see that is on you tube in full is the war movie Against The Wind. I've seen better films, but the performance of Simone Signoret...

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July 19th, 2012, 10:49 am
El Cid

Last post by MissGoddess « July 2nd, 2012, 9:39 am
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by movieman1957 » May 28th, 2012, 11:25 am

(Hinting at SPOILERS)

El Cid has been mentioned in a couple of threads and might be worth some more discussion (some day.)

lz cutter said -
I...

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July 2nd, 2012, 9:39 am
THE MACOMBER AFFAIR 1947 ZOLTAN KORDA

Last post by kingrat « June 27th, 2012, 4:32 pm
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by feaito » May 1st, 2012, 11:44 am

For all the people who have not seen this film you must watch it. Thanks to Theresa's high praise of it after watching the movie on the big screen...

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June 27th, 2012, 4:32 pm
Geena Davis almost makes Bond look like a wimp

Last post by JackFavell « June 26th, 2012, 9:52 am
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by stuart.uk » June 25th, 2012, 8:58 am

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If I hadn't been on holiday I''d have missed the film The Long Kiss Goodbye. In fact I missed the important first half an hour, due to the...

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June 26th, 2012, 9:52 am
Dark Journey, Dishonored and The Sea Wolves

Last post by JackFavell « June 25th, 2012, 9:16 am
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by stuart.uk » June 25th, 2012, 8:32 am

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I watched Dark Journey for the first time right through the other day and found myself comparing it to both Dishonored and The Sea Wolves....

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June 25th, 2012, 9:16 am
V.I. Warshawski

Last post by stuart.uk « June 25th, 2012, 9:04 am

by stuart.uk » June 25th, 2012, 9:04 am

After prasing Geena Davis's action heroine in The Long Kiss Goodbye I was reminded of Kathleen Turner's PI in V.I. Warshawski.

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All I...

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June 25th, 2012, 9:04 am
Where Eagles Dare ... 1968 War Classic

Last post by Rita Hayworth « June 17th, 2012, 11:17 pm
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by Rita Hayworth » June 10th, 2012, 1:43 pm

Starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood ... and host of others great actors and actresses.

They wore captured German Uniforms to retrieved an...

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June 17th, 2012, 11:17 pm
The WWI Flyer

Last post by Rita Hayworth « May 15th, 2012, 9:27 pm
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by intothenitrate » May 10th, 2012, 8:26 pm

I had a chance to watch a WWI flyer film today I hadn't seen before, Ace of Aces (1933). It's another John Monk Saunders screenplay starring Richard...

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May 15th, 2012, 9:27 pm
Could Lewis Collins have played Bond

Last post by stuart.uk « March 17th, 2012, 5:36 am
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by stuart.uk » March 16th, 2012, 2:27 pm

Lewis Collins was brought in as a last minute replacement for Anthony Andrews in The Professionals, partnering Martin Shaw and working for Gordon...

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March 17th, 2012, 5:36 am
Attack!

Last post by movieman1957 « March 14th, 2012, 9:42 pm
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by movieman1957 » March 14th, 2012, 9:28 pm

There is no politics like the politics in war. Everyone has an angle except the poor guy at the bottom of the food chain that is expected to do all...

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March 14th, 2012, 9:42 pm
All time great UK war film

Last post by Rita Hayworth « January 14th, 2012, 5:38 pm
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by stuart.uk » January 8th, 2012, 12:09 pm

I know The Way To The Stars isn't to well known in America, but it's a classic WW2 war film. It's just out on you tube. Here's the film with a...
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January 14th, 2012, 5:38 pm
Leslie Howard's final film director

Last post by stuart.uk « October 28th, 2011, 11:22 am
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by stuart.uk » October 21st, 2011, 1:38 pm

I hope no one minds me posting this. Its The Gentle Sex with Rosamund John and giving a Chaplin like speech from The Great Dictator, Lili Palmer

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October 28th, 2011, 11:22 am
Which non-Bond spies do you like?

Last post by RedRiver « August 4th, 2011, 12:35 pm
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by cinemalover » April 21st, 2008, 11:55 am

I've been plugging through a DVD set ( The Grindhouse Experience Volume 2 ) which has included a couple of Eurospy films that caught my interest. I...
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August 4th, 2011, 12:35 pm
Superman 2012 ... The Reboot

Last post by RedRiver « August 1st, 2011, 5:18 pm
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by Rita Hayworth » March 3rd, 2011, 3:25 pm

SUPERMAN 2012 ... The Reboot

After the disappointing box office returns of Superman Returns - a 200 Million Dollars film made by Brian Singer only...

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August 1st, 2011, 5:18 pm
Pork Chop Hill

Last post by RedRiver « August 1st, 2011, 5:10 pm
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by mrsl » October 6th, 2007, 7:18 pm

I missed this one the last time it was shown on TCM, and recall seeing it as a teenager, but then it was only to drool over Gregory Peck, so the...

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August 1st, 2011, 5:10 pm
Captain Nemo and the Underwater City (1969)

Last post by RedRiver « August 1st, 2011, 4:41 pm
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by moira finnie » May 31st, 2011, 6:57 pm

Whoa! I'd never seen Captain Nemo and the Underwater City (1969) in all its baroque glory before today's airing on TCM. What do I look at first?...

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August 1st, 2011, 4:41 pm
The Trap (1966)

Last post by MissGoddess « July 26th, 2011, 7:15 pm
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by moira finnie » July 26th, 2011, 6:37 pm

This is a harrowing but remarkable movie about a backwoods trapper named La Bete (Oliver Reed at his sensitive, beastly beast) who takes a mute girl...

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July 26th, 2011, 7:15 pm
Moira the whole Powell 39 steps movie

Last post by stuart.uk « July 9th, 2011, 8:22 am
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by stuart.uk » July 4th, 2011, 2:47 pm

Moira

I've just found the Robert Powell version of The 39 Steps

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July 9th, 2011, 8:22 am
Went the Day Well?

Last post by movieman1957 « June 18th, 2011, 3:47 pm
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by MikeBSG » May 19th, 2008, 12:13 pm

I just watched "Went the Day Well?" a WWII film from Ealing about a German paratroop unit that takes over a small English town prior to a...

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June 18th, 2011, 3:47 pm
The Sea Shall Not Have Them

Last post by stuart.uk « June 11th, 2011, 1:58 pm
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by stuart.uk » June 11th, 2011, 1:23 pm

I saw this film, The Sea Shall Not Have Them, for the first time and was impressed not only by the storyline about the RAF rescue service, but also...

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June 11th, 2011, 1:58 pm
Bridge on the River Kwai

Last post by Rita Hayworth « June 5th, 2011, 1:00 pm
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by pvitari » August 19th, 2010, 9:49 am

I searched for a Bridge on the River Kwai thread but couldn't find one.

Anyway, this about the restoration of BOTRK which will be coming out on...

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June 5th, 2011, 1:00 pm
Lawrence of Arabia

Last post by charliechaplinfan « May 26th, 2011, 1:25 pm
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by charliechaplinfan » September 29th, 2010, 4:40 pm

Over the last couple of nights I've rewatched Lawrence of Arabia with my husband. I've only watched it once before and that was years ago, yet I...
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May 26th, 2011, 1:25 pm
MARCH OR DIE (Columbia, 1977) -- widescreen, uncut?

Last post by Richard--W « April 20th, 2011, 1:11 am

by Richard--W » April 20th, 2011, 1:11 am

Does anyone know if there is a proper release of this title somewhere? Australia or Asia, perhaps?

Columbia reportedly spent $9,000,000 to make...

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April 20th, 2011, 1:11 am
007...an Agent for the Ages

Last post by Rita Hayworth « February 24th, 2011, 12:30 pm
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by cinemalover » June 8th, 2007, 12:20 pm

James Bond has always held a spot near and dear to my heart. I tried a thread about the character on TCM many months ago and it drew marginal...
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February 24th, 2011, 12:30 pm
Best War Pictures

Last post by stuart.uk « February 19th, 2011, 7:20 am
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by movieman1957 » March 12th, 2010, 10:29 am

The Fox News website has complied a list of their Top 20 Combat films. They don't claim them in order but maybe they are. What do you think?

1 -...
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February 19th, 2011, 7:20 am
Brannigan and Sweeney 2

Last post by movieman1957 « January 27th, 2011, 1:47 pm
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by stuart.uk » January 27th, 2011, 11:16 am

Brannigan and Sweeney 2 are often shown on UK digital and I think both films are very similiar. Both films show Scotland Yard detectives tackling...

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January 27th, 2011, 1:47 pm
The Scarlet Pimpernel

Last post by pvitari « October 12th, 2010, 10:00 am

by pvitari » October 12th, 2010, 10:00 am

I love the Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon Pimpernel and Raymond Massey, but I confess my favorite version is the TV one, with Anthony Andrews, Jane...

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October 12th, 2010, 10:00 am
Great Leslie Howard UK film

Last post by stuart.uk « September 18th, 2010, 12:14 pm
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by stuart.uk » September 18th, 2010, 10:20 am

Sorry, this is something of an experiment for me. For months I've been unable on my P.C you tube videos onto the SSO software. However, I may have...

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September 18th, 2010, 12:14 pm
Four Men and a Prayer (1938) - directed by John Ford

Last post by feaito « August 10th, 2010, 9:47 pm
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by MissGoddess » March 22nd, 2008, 10:50 am

I had the pleasure of watching a rollicking "studio" film by Pappy/Zanuck: FOUR MEN AND PRAYER. It feels in its setting some kinship to...

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August 10th, 2010, 9:47 pm
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944)

Last post by Ray Faiola « August 10th, 2010, 7:17 am
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by moxie » December 20th, 2007, 10:34 pm

This film is one of my seminal cinematic memories from watching WOR-TV's "Million Dollar Movie" while growing up in New Jersey. Although...

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August 10th, 2010, 7:17 am
Prince Valiant

Last post by pvitari « July 19th, 2010, 9:03 am

by pvitari » July 19th, 2010, 9:03 am

Anyone here a fan of Prince Valiant? The Maltin guide calls it "cardboard" but I just watched Eureka's Blu-ray and I thoroughly enjoyed it...

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July 19th, 2010, 9:03 am
Wake of the Red Witch

Last post by ken123 « July 4th, 2010, 1:26 pm
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by mrsl » January 7th, 2008, 12:00 am

I always forget what it is about this movie that makes it difficult to separate it from Reap the Wild Wind in my mind. I realized tonight that John...

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