Classic entertainment new to DVD/blu this week of May 1st…
The Bird of Paradise, Kino Classic edition Blu-ray – Joel McCrea, Dolores Del Rio
Casablanca 70th anniversary restored Blu-ray
![Pillow Talk Collector's Series [Blu-ray Book + DVD + Digital Copy]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HRWLFyOUL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Pillow Talk Collector’s series, Blu-ray book, DVD, digital copy – Doris Day, Rock Hudson, lots of bonuses, behind the scenes featurettes, in the story of the party line shared by a playboy and a decorator
John Wayne triple feature – Searchers, Green Berets, Cowboys
Jeremiah Johnson – Robert Redford western directed by Sidney Pollack
![Falstaff: Chimes at Midnight (Import) [DVD] [1965]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51trxfl0lbL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Falstaff: Chimes at Midnight – Orson Welles as Sir John Falstaff, friend to the future King Henry V (still Prince Hal in the this story) in this Shakespeare adaptation, with John Gielgud, Jeanne Moreau, Ralph Richardson and more
Strange Affair – Evelyn Keyes
She Played with Fire – Arlene Dahl, Jack Hawkins
One Mysterious Night – Chester Morris in another Boston Blackie installment
Film Noir Collection, 2disc set – Doa, Beat the Devil, Impact, The Stranger, Scarlet Street, Shock, Port of New York, They Made me a Criminal, Whirlpool, Quicksand
from Warner Archive collection:
Hullabaloo, Bridge to the Sun, Star of Midnight, more…. (pic links to the WAC store)
Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner’s 20 favorite episodes
Kojak season 4
Virginian season 6
Invisible Man, complete series – 1970s TV series, David McCallum, Craig Stevens
Wagon Train season 5
Ghost story aka Circle of Fear – William Castle series that lasted but 1 season, and underwent a title change partway thru
I invite you to leave your pick of the week, recommendations for others on what’s worth their money, great buys you made recently, stuff you wish was coming out soon, stuff you’re really looking forward to, stuff I missed, any other thoughts, opinions etc…
Til Tuesday!
I noticed within the last week that the Columbia Classics DVD-Rs were also referred to as “Sony Choice” — now I see from your post they have “Choice” across the front cover. Interesting. I’m curious about that Arlene Dahl film, having watched a couple of her films last weekend.
I’m a huge MGM fan but in my humble opinion the new Warner Archive released, HULLABALOO is one of the worst films MGM ever made, LOL. It’s weird! Would love to know what anyone else thinks of it or if it was “just me.” On the other hand I’m quite curious about BRIDGE TO THE SUN, sounds like a unique story.
Thanks, as always, for this comprehensive update!
Best wishes,
Laura
Hi Laura!
I know, that Columbia/Sony cover threw me a bit too at first
I havent seen She Played With Fire– but i saw the imdb viewer reviews are pretty decent (under it’s UK title, Fortune is a Woman, if anyone wants to check )
I have Hullabaloo on my to-watch pile, interested to watch now, that’s a pretty strong opinion, lol (makes me think how interesting it would be to see bloggers list their top 5 worst movies)
thanks for stopping in as always & cheers!
Thanks for all the feedback and the UK name of SHE PLAYED WITH FIRE! Definitely want to check it out.
Do let me know what you think of HULLABALOO, pro or con. As you know, I’m the kind of viewer who typically finds at least something to enjoy about most movies, but that one nearly made my head explode, even with some great people in the cast (I love Virginia Grey). LOL!
Best wishes,
Laura