Several atom-fear exposés bravely ‘told the truth’ about the madness of the nuclear standoff. They didn’t get more liberal-precious than this uncompromising, difficult-to-watch ordeal based on a true incident. When an Imminent Attack alarm sends a tiny elementary school into a panic, Frank and Eleanor Perry pull no punches, finding the worst possible outcome to twist one’s insides in helpless frustration. The notorious yet little-seen show stars stage actors then unfamiliar, a couple of whom would soon become much bigger names. For us Children of the Bomb it’s the traumatic connection between Duck and Cover and Miracle Mile — or “Romper Room of Fear.” Richard Harland Smith’s commentary gives this release the context it needs, answering most of the questions that have hovered over it for 57 years.
Ladybug Ladybug
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1963 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen / 82 min. / Street Date December 15, 2020 / available through Kino Lorber / 24.95
Starring: Adults: Nancy Marchand,...
Ladybug Ladybug
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1963 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen / 82 min. / Street Date December 15, 2020 / available through Kino Lorber / 24.95
Starring: Adults: Nancy Marchand,...
- 12/1/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Norman Lear’s Cold Turkey is preferred by 4 out of 5 doctors, and the other doctor is a fool that doesn’t smoke cigarettes. Lear’s triple-threat writing, producing and directing effort is by no means a lazy comedy, with its twenty featured actors dashing around like asylum inmates for ninety minutes. It’s not the show to help one kick the habit, that’s for sure — even though it makes smoking look appropriately disgusting.
Cold Turkey
Blu-ray
Olive Films
1971 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 99 min. / Street Date May 29, 2018 / available through the Olive Films website / 29.98
Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Bob Newhart, Pippa Scott, Tom Poston, Edward Everett Horton, Bob Elliott, Ray Goulding, Vincent Gardenia, Barnard Hughes, Graham Jarvis, Jean Stapleton, Barbara Cason, Judith Lowry, Sudie Bond, Helen Page Camp, Paul Benedict, Simon Scott, Raymond Kark, Peggy Rea, Woodrow Parfrey, M. Emmet Walsh, Gloria LeRoy, Walter Sande, Harvey Jason, Ted Knight, Stan Gottlieb.
Cinematography:...
Cold Turkey
Blu-ray
Olive Films
1971 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 99 min. / Street Date May 29, 2018 / available through the Olive Films website / 29.98
Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Bob Newhart, Pippa Scott, Tom Poston, Edward Everett Horton, Bob Elliott, Ray Goulding, Vincent Gardenia, Barnard Hughes, Graham Jarvis, Jean Stapleton, Barbara Cason, Judith Lowry, Sudie Bond, Helen Page Camp, Paul Benedict, Simon Scott, Raymond Kark, Peggy Rea, Woodrow Parfrey, M. Emmet Walsh, Gloria LeRoy, Walter Sande, Harvey Jason, Ted Knight, Stan Gottlieb.
Cinematography:...
- 6/9/2018
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Of all the ‘depressed relationship’ dramas of the early ’70s, this may be the most rewarding. It also sports one of the longest titles on record. Paul Zindel’s award-winning play gets a marvelous adaptation for the screen, thanks to Alvin Sargent, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. There’s also the stealth input of the star couple’s daughter Nell Potts, whose restrained performance is the happy opposite of mawkish and maudlin.
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Blu-ray
Twilight Time
1972 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 101 min. / Street Date February 20, 2018 / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store / 29.95
Starring: Joanne Woodward, Nell Potts, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry, David Spielberg, Richard Venture, Jess Osuna, Will Hare.
Cinematography: Adam Holender
Film Editor: Evan A. Lottman, Craig McKay, assistant
Original Music: Maurice Jarre
Written by Alvin Sargent from the play by Paul Zindel
Produced and Directed by Paul Newman
The late-’60s freedom of...
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Blu-ray
Twilight Time
1972 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 101 min. / Street Date February 20, 2018 / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store / 29.95
Starring: Joanne Woodward, Nell Potts, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry, David Spielberg, Richard Venture, Jess Osuna, Will Hare.
Cinematography: Adam Holender
Film Editor: Evan A. Lottman, Craig McKay, assistant
Original Music: Maurice Jarre
Written by Alvin Sargent from the play by Paul Zindel
Produced and Directed by Paul Newman
The late-’60s freedom of...
- 2/24/2018
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Anybody that appreciates good theater and good moviemaking will be in awe of Arthur Penn’s marvelous visualization of this tale of a determined woman achieving the impossible — teaching a child that can neither see nor hear. The knock down, drag ’em out scenes between Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke are unique, to say the least.
The Miracle Worker
Blu-ray
Olive Films
1962 / B&W / 1:66 widescreen / 106 min. / Street Date October 31, 2017 / available through the Olive Films website / 29.98
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson, Andrew Prine, Judith Lowry.
Cinematography: Ernesto Caparrós
Film Editor: Aram Avakian
Art Direction: George Jenkins
Original Music: Laurence Rosenthal
Written by William Gibson, from his stage play
Produced by Fred Coe
Directed by Arthur Penn
I can barely believe that Arthur Penn’s obviously superior picture The Miracle Worker wasn’t picked off by Criterion years ago. It’s that good — it ought to...
The Miracle Worker
Blu-ray
Olive Films
1962 / B&W / 1:66 widescreen / 106 min. / Street Date October 31, 2017 / available through the Olive Films website / 29.98
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson, Andrew Prine, Judith Lowry.
Cinematography: Ernesto Caparrós
Film Editor: Aram Avakian
Art Direction: George Jenkins
Original Music: Laurence Rosenthal
Written by William Gibson, from his stage play
Produced by Fred Coe
Directed by Arthur Penn
I can barely believe that Arthur Penn’s obviously superior picture The Miracle Worker wasn’t picked off by Criterion years ago. It’s that good — it ought to...
- 11/14/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
High camp or just plain trash? A cultural-cinematic swamp in perfectly rotten taste, this adaptation of Jacqueline Susann's supermarket 'dirty book' seeks out tawdry sleaze like no American movie had before. Junk beyond belief, and great entertainment if you're in a sick frame of mind. Valley of the Dolls Blu-ray The Criterion Collection 835 1967 / Color / 2:40 widescreen / 123 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date September 27, 2016 / 39.95 Starring Barbara Parkins, Patty Duke, Paul Burke, Sharon Tate, Susan Hayward, Tony Scotti, Martin Milner, Charles Drake, Alexander Davion, Lee Grant, Naomi Stevens, Robert H. Harris, Jacqueline Susann, Robert Viharo, Joey Bishop, George Jessel, Dionne Warwick, Sherry Alberoni, Margaret Whiting, Richard Angarola, Richard Dreyfuss, Marvin Hamlisch, Judith Lowry. Cinematography William H. Daniels Film Editor Dorothy Spencer Conductor / Music Adaptor John Williams Written by Helen Deutsch, Dorothy Kingsley Jacqueline Susann Produced by Mark Robson, David Weisbart Directed by Mark Robson
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
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Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
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- 9/27/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Last week's episode of White Collar ended with Neal (Matt Bomer) telling Peter (Tim DeKay) that they are done in a personal capacity and it looks like Neal is sticking to his guns when the summer finale kicks off tonight. This is all tied to the investigation into Neal's past and Neal believes that Peter's official line of questioning is what got Ellen (Judith Ives) killed and caused Sam (Trent Williams) to flee last week; but is all as it seems? Spoilers ahead.
Everything comes back to the issue of trust and despite how close Neal and Peter are there is always this feeling of doubt between them. As there has been many secrets in the past this makes it harder for either of them to come out and be direct with each other. Last week Peter assumed incorrectly that Neal had broken their agreement; making Peter's decision to check...
Everything comes back to the issue of trust and despite how close Neal and Peter are there is always this feeling of doubt between them. As there has been many secrets in the past this makes it harder for either of them to come out and be direct with each other. Last week Peter assumed incorrectly that Neal had broken their agreement; making Peter's decision to check...
- 9/18/2012
- by emma fraser
- TVovermind.com
Last week's episode of White Collar ended with Neal (Matt Bomer) choosing Peter (Tim Dekay) and Mozzie (Willie Garson) over Sam (Trent Williams) with regard to the old betamax tape that Ellen (Judith Ives) had left to Neal. The episode ended just as they were about to start watching so it is likely that we will rejoin the group in tonight's episode "Gloves Off." We will also see Neal and Peter go from this happy and trusting place to a physical fight that is part of an undercover job and it turns very real. Spoilers ahead.
The team are investigating a white collar boxing ring (these exist in real life) that is using the matches to also trade insider information and as you can see from the promo photo above both Neal and Peter will be entering the ring. However their planned and choreographed fight soon takes a turn for...
The team are investigating a white collar boxing ring (these exist in real life) that is using the matches to also trade insider information and as you can see from the promo photo above both Neal and Peter will be entering the ring. However their planned and choreographed fight soon takes a turn for...
- 9/11/2012
- by emma fraser
- TVovermind.com
Tonight on White Collar: Alex Returns (Sneak Peeks)
If things weren't already complicated enough on White Collar for Neal, having Alex (Gloria Votsis) return should add some extra spark into the proceedings. Trust is a hard thing to maintain on this show and this will be a big theme of tonight's episode. Can Neal (Matt Bomer) keep his old friend on side while also doing his job for the FBI? Spoilers ahead.
The last time we saw Alex was at the end of season 2 and she was one of several people tracking the treasure filled submarine. Mozzie (Willie Garson) is concerned by Alex's return, as they were the ones who ended up with this treasure that Alex had spent most of her life tracking down. Alex has recently been released from a Greek prison and it appears that she is in New York as part of another heist that is targeting ancient artifacts.
If things weren't already complicated enough on White Collar for Neal, having Alex (Gloria Votsis) return should add some extra spark into the proceedings. Trust is a hard thing to maintain on this show and this will be a big theme of tonight's episode. Can Neal (Matt Bomer) keep his old friend on side while also doing his job for the FBI? Spoilers ahead.
The last time we saw Alex was at the end of season 2 and she was one of several people tracking the treasure filled submarine. Mozzie (Willie Garson) is concerned by Alex's return, as they were the ones who ended up with this treasure that Alex had spent most of her life tracking down. Alex has recently been released from a Greek prison and it appears that she is in New York as part of another heist that is targeting ancient artifacts.
- 9/4/2012
- by emma fraser
- TVovermind.com
Tonight on White Collar: Neal's Investigation Gains Momentum (Sneak Peeks)
Season 4 of White Collar is delving further into Neal's (Matt Bomer) past and tonight will see Neal making headway with his investigation into his father and who killed Ellen (Judith Ives). The key figure in this is Sam (Trent Williams) who has been elusive so far, but we will finally get to meet him in tonight's episode. Will Neal convince Sam that he can be trusted? Spoilers ahead.
Last week focused on Mozzie (Willie Garson) and a National Treasure type of case and there was minimal plot development in terms of Neal and his investigation into finding Sam. This was a fun break from the Neal-centric story, though as we are as much in the dark as Neal when it comes to Sam it is also a welcome return to the hunt for Sam tonight.
Neal also receives some...
Season 4 of White Collar is delving further into Neal's (Matt Bomer) past and tonight will see Neal making headway with his investigation into his father and who killed Ellen (Judith Ives). The key figure in this is Sam (Trent Williams) who has been elusive so far, but we will finally get to meet him in tonight's episode. Will Neal convince Sam that he can be trusted? Spoilers ahead.
Last week focused on Mozzie (Willie Garson) and a National Treasure type of case and there was minimal plot development in terms of Neal and his investigation into finding Sam. This was a fun break from the Neal-centric story, though as we are as much in the dark as Neal when it comes to Sam it is also a welcome return to the hunt for Sam tonight.
Neal also receives some...
- 8/28/2012
- by emma fraser
- TVovermind.com
Tonight on White Collar: On the Hunt For a Lost American Treasure (Sneak Peeks)
Conspiracy, spies and George Washington are all one the menu tonight on White Collar as Mozzie (Willie Garson) believes that he has uncovered a major plot that could lead to the discovery of a lost American treasure. Warning light spoilers.
Last week there was some development in Neal's (Matt Bomer) quest to find out more about his past; however his actions almost led to another trip to prison as he was involved in the theft of an expensive piece of art. Luckily Neal informed Peter (Tim DeKay) of the deal that had gone down before it was too late and he acquired the information about Ellen (Judith Ives) in a mostly legal way with Peter's help. Neal once again assured Peter that he would keep him in the loop with his investigation into finding the allusive Sam,...
Conspiracy, spies and George Washington are all one the menu tonight on White Collar as Mozzie (Willie Garson) believes that he has uncovered a major plot that could lead to the discovery of a lost American treasure. Warning light spoilers.
Last week there was some development in Neal's (Matt Bomer) quest to find out more about his past; however his actions almost led to another trip to prison as he was involved in the theft of an expensive piece of art. Luckily Neal informed Peter (Tim DeKay) of the deal that had gone down before it was too late and he acquired the information about Ellen (Judith Ives) in a mostly legal way with Peter's help. Neal once again assured Peter that he would keep him in the loop with his investigation into finding the allusive Sam,...
- 8/21/2012
- by emma fraser
- TVovermind.com
Turner Classic Movies (North America) is keeping their Friday night Sean Connery tributes on a hot streak. Tonight, for example, the network screens back-to-back showings of the James Bond flicks You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever, followed by a rare telecast of Sidney Lumet's 1971 thriller The Anderson Tapes which casts Connery as a master thief who devises an outlandish plan to "rob the guts" out of a New York luxury apartment building over Labor Day weekend. The film was Connery's first notable hit outside of the Bond canon, enjoying favorable reviews and substantial box-office. Not only is the Great Scot in top form, but the film benefits from a spectacular supporting cast including Dyan Cannon (stripping to her bra for a memorable bedroom scene), Ralph Meeker, comedian Alan King (excellent as mob boss), Christopher Walken (in his first feature film), Stan Gottlieb as a geriatric con man,...
- 5/15/2009
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
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