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Additions to Your Collection

Last post by ElCid « June 3rd, 2024, 6:48 pm
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by LawrenceA » December 16th, 2022, 1:19 pm
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I'm starting this thread to gab about any disc, tape, or digital purchases anyone has made.

To get things started, I got this Blu-ray delivered...
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June 3rd, 2024, 6:48 pm
Upcoming Releases of Classic Films on DVD

Last post by Marysara1 « May 30th, 2024, 7:24 am
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by filmlover » April 23rd, 2007, 3:34 pm
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Rather than have several threads of new upcoming DVDs, this is the place to let others know of upcoming DVDs featuring classic films. (Once the title...
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Last post by Marysara1
May 30th, 2024, 7:24 am
Sony is taking over the Disney home video business.

Last post by Nellie LaRoy « February 20th, 2024, 9:08 pm
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by Marysara1 » February 20th, 2024, 3:45 pm

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February 20th, 2024, 9:08 pm
DVD Netflix Shutting Down

Last post by GaryCooper « December 11th, 2023, 9:00 am
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by GaryCooper » April 19th, 2023, 7:00 am
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December 11th, 2023, 9:00 am
Upcoming Criterion Releases

Last post by Detective Jim McLeod « July 18th, 2023, 7:51 am
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by Mr. Arkadin » October 14th, 2007, 10:27 am

Criterion is set to release some great films:

Sawdust and Tinsel (1953) Released a full year before La Strada , S&T has many similar themes. It...

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July 18th, 2023, 7:51 am
The Warner Archive

Last post by umop apisdn « July 17th, 2023, 6:03 pm
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by myrnaloyisdope » March 21st, 2009, 10:01 pm
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150 titles with many more promised. Alas they are $20, and only are available in the US. But still this is a gleam of hope for the future.

I mean...
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Last post by umop apisdn
July 17th, 2023, 6:03 pm
Horror/Science-Fiction DVDs

Last post by EP Millstone « February 27th, 2023, 1:27 pm
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by filmlover » April 23rd, 2007, 3:15 pm

Please review horror and science-fiction DVDs here, thanks. When reviewing, good things to keep in mind that people want to know: how good was the...

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Last post by EP Millstone
February 27th, 2023, 1:27 pm
Special sales of Classic Film DVDs

Last post by LawrenceA « December 5th, 2022, 1:59 pm
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by filmlover » April 23rd, 2007, 3:30 pm
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Here's a place to let others know of any special sales of classic DVDs you may spot in a major chain store (such as Costco) or online (such as...
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Last post by LawrenceA
December 5th, 2022, 1:59 pm
Select Classics on Blu-Ray from Chelsea Rialto Studios

Last post by Ray Faiola « October 26th, 2022, 10:49 am
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by Ray Faiola » October 25th, 2022, 7:40 am

Not having posted here in a while I thought I'd mention that, in addition to classic soundtracks, Chelsea Rialto Studios is now offering BD-R's of a...

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Last post by Ray Faiola
October 26th, 2022, 10:49 am
Murder at the Vanities (Kino Lorber)

Last post by speedracer5 « October 25th, 2022, 10:55 pm
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by EP Millstone » October 23rd, 2022, 4:22 pm

Kino Lorber Studio Classics has released its Blu-ray Disc edition of the notorious 1934 Pre-Code musical-mystery (or mystery-musical) Murder at the...

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October 25th, 2022, 10:55 pm
Has anyone purchased anything from ShoutFactory?

Last post by norfious « October 24th, 2014, 11:09 pm
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by norfious » October 24th, 2014, 2:25 pm

I have several ShoutFactory DVDs, including countless Mystery Science Theater 3000 sets, but I have never actually ordered from their web site...

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October 24th, 2014, 11:09 pm
Netflix Films Streaming and DVD By Mail

Last post by Lomm « September 11th, 2014, 2:29 pm
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by moira finnie » December 15th, 2010, 11:29 am
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As many subscribers to Netflix already know, the company is shifting from mailed DVDs to more online streaming and direct to your television movies....
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September 11th, 2014, 2:29 pm
Westerns on DVD

Last post by RedRiver « August 30th, 2014, 4:49 pm
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by filmlover » April 23rd, 2007, 3:19 pm

Please review Western DVDs here, thanks. When reviewing, good things to keep in mind that people want to know: how good was the film quality, was the...

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Last post by RedRiver
August 30th, 2014, 4:49 pm
Cary Grant The Early Years

Last post by movieman1957 « July 31st, 2014, 9:40 am
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by Gagman 66 » January 31st, 2010, 11:10 pm

:o TCM Vault (not the same as Warner Archive?) just released CARY GRANT THE EARLY YEARS . What does everyone feel about this set? Three movies for...

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Last post by movieman1957
July 31st, 2014, 9:40 am
ClassicFlix

Last post by Lomm « November 11th, 2013, 9:26 am
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by moira finnie » October 22nd, 2013, 11:15 am

Here's a link to the Vivien Leigh Box Set mentioned by Kendra Bean in her Q & A thread which features her essay on the films Leigh made for Korda in...

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Last post by Lomm
November 11th, 2013, 9:26 am
The Falcon Collection from Warner Archives

Last post by RedRiver « August 23rd, 2013, 11:48 am
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by norfious » August 22nd, 2013, 8:09 am

I was so excited to find a collection of all the George Sanders Falcon movies from the Warner Archive on Amazon the other day. I am a big fan of both...

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Last post by RedRiver
August 23rd, 2013, 11:48 am
Fox "Vote Your Choice" for Blu-rays

Last post by movieman « January 18th, 2013, 4:23 pm
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by pvitari » January 12th, 2013, 1:00 am

From Home Theater Forum:

What Movies do you Want Released on Blu-ray? The Choice is Yours!

We are pleased to be working with Fox on an exciting...

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Last post by movieman
January 18th, 2013, 4:23 pm
Fox Cinema Archives MOD

Last post by pvitari « January 12th, 2013, 2:02 am
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by movieman » December 30th, 2012, 12:07 pm

Hi!

I've aquired and viewed these two Jean Peters films from the Fox MOD series:

It Happens Every Spring (1949) B & W, dir. Lloyd Bacon

Wait...

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Last post by pvitari
January 12th, 2013, 2:02 am
The Lost Films of Laurel and Hardy

Last post by Rita Hayworth « January 11th, 2013, 5:13 pm
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by MichiganJ » May 11th, 2010, 8:18 am

The Lost Films of Laurel and Hardy: The Definitive Edition . The region free box set of 12 DVDs is created and remastered from the original 35mm...

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Last post by Rita Hayworth
January 11th, 2013, 5:13 pm
Remakes

Last post by Rita Hayworth « December 12th, 2012, 5:55 pm
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by Uncle Stevie » November 18th, 2010, 3:02 pm

We all know many movies are remakes of earlier ones. Do you have any favorite remake and was the first one better than the second or third if there...

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Last post by Rita Hayworth
December 12th, 2012, 5:55 pm
Facets Film Portal

Last post by ChiO « November 29th, 2012, 5:52 pm

by ChiO » November 29th, 2012, 5:52 pm

I guess I'm always late to the party because this may have been around for a while, but here is another site for online viewing:

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November 29th, 2012, 5:52 pm
Home from the Hill (1960), part of Robert Mitchum Sign. Coll

Last post by movieman « August 18th, 2012, 1:32 pm
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by movieman » January 5th, 2008, 10:38 am

Watched using a Dell computer, equipped with a NEC DVD RW ND3520A player + Dell 17 4:3 screen.

The film

I like the film. Beautiful photography....

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Last post by movieman
August 18th, 2012, 1:32 pm
Sony On-Demand Program

Last post by ChiO « August 3rd, 2012, 5:55 pm
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by pvitari » September 9th, 2010, 12:15 pm

Sony is starting up an On Demand program, much like the Warner Archive.

They're calling it Screen Classics By Request. Here's the link:

One of...

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Last post by ChiO
August 3rd, 2012, 5:55 pm
THE RED HOUSE...finally!

Last post by ChiO « May 2nd, 2012, 6:00 pm
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by markfp » April 30th, 2012, 3:51 pm

Ever since I saw it on TV as a kid (I was home sick and not in school) one of my favorite thrillers has been director Delmer Daves often overlooked...

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Last post by ChiO
May 2nd, 2012, 6:00 pm
"Man Without a Star" Western on Region 2 (UK) DVD

Last post by movieman « April 5th, 2012, 10:38 am

by movieman » April 5th, 2012, 10:38 am

Hi!

I'm chiming in to tell you about the new region 2 UK release of Man Without a Star (1955).
I've previously bought this movie twice on DVD:
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Last post by movieman
April 5th, 2012, 10:38 am
Silent Films on DVD

Last post by charliechaplinfan « November 16th, 2011, 7:51 am
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by filmlover » April 23rd, 2007, 3:23 pm
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Please review silent film DVDs here, thanks. When reviewing, good things to keep in mind that people want to know: how good was the film quality, was...
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Last post by charliechaplinfan
November 16th, 2011, 7:51 am
Coming soon DVDs and Blu-rays from the Criterion Collection

Last post by MichiganJ « November 1st, 2011, 6:41 am
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by MichiganJ » February 13th, 2010, 12:33 pm
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Criterion is releasing Stagecoach on DVD and Blu-ray on May 25th. Along with a new, restored high-def transfer, one of the special features is...
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Last post by MichiganJ
November 1st, 2011, 6:41 am
TCM Vault Collection

Last post by Sue Sue Applegate « August 31st, 2011, 3:51 pm
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by jdb1 » January 8th, 2009, 11:42 am

Just a small point of interest:

One of the titles offered in this new collection is a film I've recommended on the Coming Up on TCM thread, A Man to...

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Last post by Sue Sue Applegate
August 31st, 2011, 3:51 pm
Ultraviolet video format Coming...

Last post by Charlie Chap « July 29th, 2011, 3:10 pm

by Charlie Chap » July 29th, 2011, 3:10 pm

Looks like a new download to own format is coming later this year with a big January CES rollout.

Looks like all the major studios are on board...

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Last post by Charlie Chap
July 29th, 2011, 3:10 pm
Treasures V: The West (1898-1938)

Last post by pvitari « May 31st, 2011, 12:08 pm
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by Ann Harding » May 31st, 2011, 6:25 am

Treasures V: The West (1898-1938) produced by the National Film Preservation Foundation is coming out on 27th September 2011.
The content of the 3...

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Last post by pvitari
May 31st, 2011, 12:08 pm
Universal Legacy Collection

Last post by klondike « May 10th, 2011, 6:15 pm
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by intothenitrate » May 10th, 2011, 4:29 am

I was pretty excited when the Universal Legacy Collection came out. They are beautifully packaged DVD sets--organized by monster --and include the...

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Last post by klondike
May 10th, 2011, 6:15 pm
Icons of Screwball Comedy - Vol. I & II

Last post by feaito « April 21st, 2011, 10:07 am
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by MissGoddess » May 19th, 2009, 3:31 pm

This is pretty exciting:

Vol I will contain:

If You Could Only Cook (1935), Too Many Husbands (1940), My Sister Eileen (1942), She Wouldn't...

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Last post by feaito
April 21st, 2011, 10:07 am
Night Flight on DVD 7th June

Last post by feaito « February 15th, 2011, 1:20 pm
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by Ann Harding » February 15th, 2011, 6:53 am

A 'real' DVD from Warner!!!
LOCKED IN THE VAULT FOR MORE THAN 75 YEARS

THE LOST MGM CLASSIC NIGHT FLIGHT ARRIVES ON DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME JUNE 7...

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Last post by feaito
February 15th, 2011, 1:20 pm
MANUFACTURED ON DEMAND

Last post by feaito « February 3rd, 2011, 6:49 am
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by feaito » January 12th, 2009, 8:56 am
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As an Amazon customer, today I got an e-mail advertising a 1938 film, which has been available since 2007 (manufactured by Alpha and sold at 7.99),...
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Last post by feaito
February 3rd, 2011, 6:49 am
Brando film collection on sale

Last post by kingrat « January 3rd, 2011, 8:11 pm

by kingrat » January 3rd, 2011, 8:11 pm

An e-mail today from Amazon.com offered a five-pack of Marlon Brando films-- Julius Caesar, Mutiny on the Bounty, Teahouse of the August Moon,...

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Last post by kingrat
January 3rd, 2011, 8:11 pm
Actors & Sin - Marsha Hunt Interview

Last post by moira finnie « December 29th, 2010, 4:57 pm
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by ken123 » December 29th, 2010, 1:52 pm

Is a 1951 film ( actually 2 films ) written & produced by the lengendary screenwriter Ben Hecht that stars Edward G. Robinson, Marsha Hunt, and Eddie...

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Last post by moira finnie
December 29th, 2010, 4:57 pm
New "Twilight Time" DVD label for Fox films

Last post by pvitari « December 16th, 2010, 7:56 pm
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by pvitari » December 14th, 2010, 4:38 pm

Violent Saturday! About time. :) This is great news. :)

Twilight Time label will appeal to '50s, '60s film buffs
The specialty group will release...

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Last post by pvitari
December 16th, 2010, 7:56 pm
New Keaton releases by Kino

Last post by Gary J. « December 8th, 2010, 10:10 pm
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by MichiganJ » April 21st, 2010, 7:41 am
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Lost Keaton 1934-1937 (Buster's Educational shorts)

Steamboat Bill Jr. on Blu-Ray
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Last post by Gary J.
December 8th, 2010, 10:10 pm
OOPs

Last post by Mr. Arkadin « November 19th, 2010, 9:37 pm
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by srowley75 » November 19th, 2010, 9:56 am

Hey all,

With all the classic movie titles on DVD that are constantly going out of print, would it be possible to dedicate a thread to heads ups ?...

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Last post by Mr. Arkadin
November 19th, 2010, 9:37 pm
Charlie at Keystone from Flicker Alley

Last post by MichiganJ « November 2nd, 2010, 2:40 pm
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by pvitari » July 16th, 2010, 7:07 am

Flicker Alley has announced the release of Charlie at Keystone -- a 4 DVD set with restored versions of Chaplin's Keystone films. YAYYYYYYYYY!!! I...

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Last post by MichiganJ
November 2nd, 2010, 2:40 pm
Le Diable au Corps DVD

Last post by Ann Harding « September 13th, 2010, 6:18 am

by Ann Harding » September 13th, 2010, 6:18 am

I want to mention this recent DVD release on R2:
Le Diable au Corps (1946) by Claude Autant-Lara with Gérard Philipe and Micheline Presle.

I just...

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Last post by Ann Harding
September 13th, 2010, 6:18 am
The Elia Kazan Collection

Last post by pvitari « September 8th, 2010, 10:50 pm
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by pvitari » September 8th, 2010, 8:37 am

This is quite a box set!

From classicflix.com:

The Elia Kazan Collection (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn / Viva Zapata! / Man on a Tightrope / Wild...

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Last post by pvitari
September 8th, 2010, 10:50 pm
Snoop Sisters on DVD soon

Last post by Professional Tourist « August 27th, 2010, 8:04 pm
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by srowley75 » August 26th, 2010, 1:04 pm

Helen Hayes and Mildred Natwick starred as The Snoop Sisters, the 1973 program which was part of the rotating NBC Mystery Movie series. Now Visual...

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August 27th, 2010, 8:04 pm
Douglas Sirk Collection in September

Last post by pvitari « August 10th, 2010, 6:31 am

by pvitari » August 10th, 2010, 6:31 am

Universal has listed its next TCM Vault release, the Douglas Sirk Filmmaker Collection, at TCM.com. It's scheduled to street on September 30th and...

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August 10th, 2010, 6:31 am
TCM Has Released The Deanna Durbin Romance Collection

Last post by Uncle Stevie « July 6th, 2010, 6:43 am

by Uncle Stevie » July 6th, 2010, 6:43 am

I received notice today that my Deanna Durbin Romance Collection has shipped today. Whoopie!!! I am looking forward to this remastered series and...

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July 6th, 2010, 6:43 am
Great Bargains (I think)

Last post by markfp « June 15th, 2010, 11:38 pm
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by mrsl » May 25th, 2010, 2:40 pm

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I hope this is the correct place to put this info. Not all of them are old classics, but there are a lot of new classics there as well.

Walmart...

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Last post by markfp
June 15th, 2010, 11:38 pm
King Kong -- Remastered and on Blu-ray Too

Last post by pvitari « June 8th, 2010, 9:50 am
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by pvitari » May 31st, 2010, 10:32 pm

(This looked great digitally projected at Graumann's Chinese during the TCM classic film festival. Really looking forward to having it on Blu-ray.)...

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June 8th, 2010, 9:50 am
Le Grand Jeu (Feyder, 1933) - Masters of Cinema DVD

Last post by MichiganJ « June 8th, 2010, 8:14 am
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by Ann Harding » June 7th, 2010, 10:40 am

I just noticed that this Feyder masterpiece is going to be available with English subs in the UK, thanks to Masters of Cinema. (So far, it was...

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Last post by MichiganJ
June 8th, 2010, 8:14 am
Paramount Titles coming to DVD (not DVD-R)

Last post by MichiganJ « May 27th, 2010, 4:12 pm
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by MissGoddess » February 19th, 2010, 7:39 pm

I received this notice from Classicflix . An eclectic assortment of Paramount titles are coming to DVD, including Rope of Sand , a movie I haven't...

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May 27th, 2010, 4:12 pm
Chicago

Last post by phil noir « May 21st, 2010, 6:10 am
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by pvitari » May 19th, 2010, 9:31 am

Looks like another winner on the way from Flicker Alley and David Shepard's Film Preservation Associates. They're going to release the 1927 silent...

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May 21st, 2010, 6:10 am

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