Recent dvd buys

Feraud · Jun 7, 2006

artdecodame said:
I loved Ida in the first, and have "The Street with No Name" on my wishlist (along with lots of other noirs.)
"Dial M..." turned me off of Ray Milland for a long time, but after seeing titles with him when younger I changed my mind.

Ida is something. Didn't she go from stage to screen to behind the camera? I remember reading about her and thinking she was quite the "modern" gal for her time.

Turned off to Ray?? He was such a suave, smooth, skunk but I can never get enough of his performance in that movie! Especially at the end of the film when he is caught and his exit gesture is to pour a drink! lol lol
That is class.

artdecodame · Jun 7, 2006

Feraud said:
Didn't she go from stage to screen to behind the camera

Yes, she directed some films in the late 40's and 50's (as well as TV, too.) I don't believe I've seen any yet, but "The Bigamist" and "The Hitch-Hiker" are the most famous (same year.)

Turned off to Ray??

*Giggle!* Yes, it's amazing. I can appreciate him now, especially in 40's films; I loved "The Uninvited" ('44).

Feraud · Jun 7, 2006

artdecodame said:
*Giggle!* Yes, it's amazing. I can appreciate him now, especially in 40's films; I loved "The Uninvited" ('44).

The Uninvited is great! That film needs to be released on DVD a.s.a.p.

artdecodame · Jun 7, 2006

Totally!! At least Fox Movie Channel shows it every once and awhile. It seems like Fox is getting slightly better with releasing titles from their library (well, not really with earlier films), so maybe it will come out soon.

Feraud · Jun 7, 2006

artdecodame said:
Totally!! At least Fox Movie Channel shows it every once and awhile. It seems like Fox is getting slightly better with releasing titles from their library (well, not really with earlier films), so maybe it will come out soon.

What we need is a remake! That ususally gets the originals released on dvd.

artdecodame · Jun 7, 2006

Oh, haha, I wonder who they would choose for such a project, too! Probably actors totally unfit for the roles (not that any would be good enough as the originals, anyway.) I suppose I'm a bit of a "film snob"!!

Feraud · Jun 7, 2006

artdecodame said:
Oh, haha, I wonder who they would choose for such a project, too! Probably actors totally unfit for the roles (not that any would be good enough as the originals, anyway.) I suppose I'm a bit of a "film snob"!!

Most of today's "top" actors are unfit for their roles. They have limited talent and stick to films that showcase their narrow range. Think MI:III. Am I sounding too snobbish? :eusa_doh: lol

artdecodame · Jun 7, 2006

Am I sounding too snobbish?

No, no, I agree totally! That's one of the many reasons I have no favorite modern actors/actresses, although I admit to liking a few newer movies (and by "new" I mean 1965-forward.) Gosh, that shows how much I live in the extreme past!

Feraud · Jun 7, 2006

The good modern films are out there it just takes a little digging to get to.

I used to feel cheated seeing a bad film but now I take it as part of the viewing experience. For as many horrible films I have seen there have been some gems too.

artdecodame · Jun 7, 2006

Feraud said:
The good modern films are out there it just takes a little digging to get to.

That's true- I felt especially that way after seeing "Man of the Century." Occasionally a modern period film will be good ("Henry & June," "Paper Moon," etc.)

DanielJones · Jun 9, 2006

I just picked up Rough Riders & Haunted Honeymoon.

Cheers!

Dan

Mike in Seattle · Jun 9, 2006

Haunted Honeymoon is great. Gilda Rader and "Aunt Catherine" in their little song and dance number is one of my favorites.

mysterygal · Aug 16, 2006

Yesterday I bought:Steve Martin; the best of Saturday Night Live. Have only had a chance to watch a little bit of it so far, but, what I have seen has been hilarious...forgot how much of a great comedian he was

Daisy Buchanan · Aug 16, 2006

I just got the first season of "Grey's Anatomy". I also got "House" first season. I really enjoyed "Grey's Anatomy" when it was aired. But I am sad to say that it doesn't hold up in the funny department the second time around. "House" is a great show that really does hold up. I find myself re-watching episodes all the time. I really like Hugh Luarie, he plays the role of Dr. House so well.
The most recent movie I purchased was "Bright Young Things". Definitely one of my favorite movies. Lots of fun to watch, never gets old, and the costumes are amazing.
I know these show/movies aren't vintage, but I still like them a lot. "Bright Young Things" does take place the 30's, and as I said, it is filled with incredible vintage clothes/costumes.

DanielJones · Aug 17, 2006

Just recently I got the 'Life & Death of Peter Sellers', 'Shadow of a Doubt', 'Just For You/Here Comes the Groom - Double Feature', 'A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court/The Emperor Waltz - Double Feature'. And then there was Sunset with Bruce Willis & James Garner, and Fort Apache. I've been busy with my movie purchases.

Geeze!

Cheers!

Dan

VintageJess · Aug 17, 2006

DanielJones said:
For the John Wayne fan I just picked up "Hatari!". Quite enjoyable. And, finally being released in June I will pre order "Fort Apache". That should round out the John Ford Collection for me.

Cheers!

Dan

Dan,

Oh my goodness, I could just kiss you! So excited to hear that Fort Apache is coming out on DVD. We have had to keep a VCR in the house for the sole reason that Hubby has to watch Fort Apache every couple of months.
Thanks for the heads up...also where can I pre-order it from?

Jessica

Mike in Seattle · Aug 17, 2006

Some of my recent additions have been

Strangers on a Train
Shadow of a Doubt
Ask the Dust (amazing recreation of L.A.'s Bunker Hill of the 30's, down to the red car rolling by and Angel's Flight and the Crocker Mansion)
Double Indemnity
Swing Shift (if only I could find a black & white Hawaiian long-sleeve like Kurt Russell's in the next 10 days, I'd be all set for a friend's garden party!)
Great Gatsby (2000 version - Toby Stephens & Miro Sorvino - I liked it better than the Robert Redford & Mia Farrow version)

Tony in Tarzana · Aug 17, 2006

I have Double Indemnity on pre-order from Amazon.com but it hasn't shipped yet. I recently recieved the Warner Bros. "Tough Guys" collection which includes Bullets or Ballots.

Quigley Brown · Aug 17, 2006

I kinda laid off buying DVDs for a while....spending WAY too much on them. But I did find 'The Shootist' in the bargain bin at Wal-Mart recently...four bucks. Quite a cast: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall and Jimmy Stewart! Is it considered a 'western' even though it takes place post-1900?

Feraud · Aug 17, 2006

Great buys people!

Quigley Brown said:
But I did find 'The Shootist' in the bargain bin at Wal-Mart recently...four bucks. Quite a cast: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall and Jimmy Stewart! Is it considered a 'western' even though it takes place post-1900?

Not only is The Shootist a great movie but you ask a good question regarding what constitutes a "Western"!

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