It’s a case of cold-blooded, premeditated nostalgia: Abbott & Costello’s fantasy musical is innocent comedy rooted in early ’50s kiddie entertainment — a vein perfectly suited to the duo’s talents. Lou Costello makes a fine underdog fantasy hero, too. The feature restoration is quite an achievement for the 3-D Archive, as cine-archeology was required to understand the arcane color process ‘SuperCineColor.’ But the show’s slapstick action, clever songs and dippy dancing are finally back and looking great. The labor of love extends to the extras: excised scenes, background material, some words from the only surviving actor, a learned piece on the color process and a surprise guest appearance by the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Blu-ray
ClassicFlix
1952 / Color / 1:37 Academy / 78 min. / 70th Anniversary Limited Edition / Street Date July 26, 2022 / Available from ClassicFlix / 49.95
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer, Dorothy Ford, Barbara Brown, David Stollery,...
Jack and the Beanstalk
Blu-ray
ClassicFlix
1952 / Color / 1:37 Academy / 78 min. / 70th Anniversary Limited Edition / Street Date July 26, 2022 / Available from ClassicFlix / 49.95
Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer, Dorothy Ford, Barbara Brown, David Stollery,...
- 7/23/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Kino’s triple-threat Edgar Ulmer show has great commentaries plus HD debuts of his two ‘Texas’ movies, that likely have not been seen in their original widescreen aspect ratios since the 1960s. Ulmer’s first tale of a solo space invader has the pleasing look of a silent-era expressionist film. His take on a time travel paradox uses Air Force cooperation to project pilot Robert Clarke from 1959 to the far far future date of 2024 (ulp!). And Ulmer’s cut-rate invisible man is a master thief sprung from the pokey to help with a mad scheme to conquer the world — but the crook instead rushes to rob a bank! The excellent presentations will have special appeal for connoisseurs of exotic sci-fi thrillers.
Edgar G. Ulmer Sci-Fi Collection
The Man from Planet X, Beyond the Time Barrier, The Amazing Transparent Man
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1951-1960 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen, 1:37 Academy / 204 min.
Edgar G. Ulmer Sci-Fi Collection
The Man from Planet X, Beyond the Time Barrier, The Amazing Transparent Man
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1951-1960 / B&w / 1:85 widescreen, 1:37 Academy / 204 min.
- 4/5/2022
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Just three agencies are flying the flag for Australia in the Press Lions at Cannes – Ddb Sydney, Clems Melbourne and Patts Melbourne.
Car Jack Glass for Volkswagen by Ddb Sydney
Australian agencies submitted 126 entries, down from 174 last year. Nine made the cut. New Zealand entries are up from 33 to 38. A lone Kiwi entry was shortlisted.
Australian and New Zealand finalists in the Press Lions:
Blondes for Carlton & United Brewers by Clemenger Bbdo Melbourne Redheads for Carlton & United Brewers by Clemenger Bbdo Melbourne Lying down for Carlton & United Brewers by Clemenger Bbdo Melbourne Bikers Police for Volkswagen by Ddb Sydney Car Jack Glass for Volkswagen by Ddb Sydney Portaloo-Hearse for Volkswagen by Ddb Sydney Do you fit? For Defence Force Recruiting by Gpy&R Melbourne Blackhawk for Australian Defence Force by Gpy&R Melbourne Bulls for Australian Defence Force by Gpy&R Melbourne See more of New Zealand for Kiwirail by...
Car Jack Glass for Volkswagen by Ddb Sydney
Australian agencies submitted 126 entries, down from 174 last year. Nine made the cut. New Zealand entries are up from 33 to 38. A lone Kiwi entry was shortlisted.
Australian and New Zealand finalists in the Press Lions:
Blondes for Carlton & United Brewers by Clemenger Bbdo Melbourne Redheads for Carlton & United Brewers by Clemenger Bbdo Melbourne Lying down for Carlton & United Brewers by Clemenger Bbdo Melbourne Bikers Police for Volkswagen by Ddb Sydney Car Jack Glass for Volkswagen by Ddb Sydney Portaloo-Hearse for Volkswagen by Ddb Sydney Do you fit? For Defence Force Recruiting by Gpy&R Melbourne Blackhawk for Australian Defence Force by Gpy&R Melbourne Bulls for Australian Defence Force by Gpy&R Melbourne See more of New Zealand for Kiwirail by...
- 6/18/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
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