The epic Civil War drama GONE WITH THE WIND is truly a wonderful film, and whether you like the film or not, you can’t help but recognize it achievements; it’s beautifully shot, masterfully directed and features superb performances by some of the most acclaimed stars in all of film. It’s been hailed as one of the greatest motion pictures of all time. It cemented itself in film history when it won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 12th Annual Academy Awards in 1940. And this year marks its 80th Anniversary. Continue here
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Blu-ray Review: THE HEIRESS, An Age-Old Tale of Love and Loss
Directed by William Wyler (Ben-Hur, Jezebel, Wuthering Heights) in 1949, The Heiress is an adaptation of Henry James’ “Washington Square.” More accurately, Wyler’s feature drama is the film version of a stage adaptation, written by Ruth and Augustus Goetz from the James novel. Continue here
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From Silents to the Seventies: The Snake Pit
The first Hollywood film to seriously address the nature of mental illness, The Snake Pit paved the way for other harrowing portraits like The Three Faces of Eve and Sybil. It also features a raw, riveting performance from Olivia de Havilland. Though far from cheery and a bit overblown, director Anatole Litvak’s film nevertheless shines a much-needed light on a subject that’s far too often ignored. Continue here
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* The Screaming Woman
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Coming Soon to Blu-ray: Arrow Films July 2019 Titles
More Blu-rays are on the way from Arrow Films. Pre-orders are now available for several upcoming Blu-ray releases from Arrow Films, including titles from directors like Kathryn Bigelow and John Hughes.
Here’s a rundown of Arrow Films’ July 2019 collection of Blu-rays from the company’s various labels:
July 16 – Mitchell Leisen’s Hold Back the Dawn starring Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, and Paulette Goddard. Supplements will include:
New audio commentary by film scholar Adrian Martin
Love Knows No Borders, a newly filmed video appreciation by film critic Geoff Andrew
The Guardian Lecture: Olivia de Havilland, A career-spanning onstage audio interview with Olivia de Havilland recorded at the National Film Theatre in 1971
Rare hour-long radio adaptation of Hold Back the Dawn from 1941 starring Charles Boyer, Paulette Goddard and Susan Haywood
Gallery of original stills and promotional images
Original trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jennifer Dionisio
FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by writer and critic Farran Smith Nehme
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Flashback Trailer: ‘The Snake Pit’
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Latest Screenings
Mar 30 @ 1100 – Gone with the Wind (The Oaks Theater Oakmont, PA) / x
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Olivia de Havilland Vows To “Persevere” In Getting ‘Feud’ Feud Before SCOTUS
Time might not be a luxury for Olivia de Havilland in the battle with FX over her depiction in Ryan Murphy’s Feud, but the 102-year old Oscar winner is determined to be heard by the Supreme Court. Read More here
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* Films – Airport ’77
* Films – Gone With the Wind
* Films – Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte
* Films – The Santa Fe Trail
* Bonus Features – Melanie Remembers… Gone with the Wind
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Trailer Flashback: The Adventures of Robin Hood
