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By Brian Hannan
"Sanctuary" is an overheated melodrama that stands as a classic example of Hollywood’s offensive attitudes to women. Nobel prize-winning author William Faulkner could hardly blame the movies for sensationalising his misogynistic source material since, if anything, the movie took a softer line. The story is told primarily in flashback as headstrong southern belle Temple Drake (Lee Remick) attempts to mitigate the death sentence passed on her maid Nancy (Odetta). Given that such appeals are directed at Drake’s Governor father (Howard St John), and that the maid has been condemned for murdering Drake’s infant child, that’s a whole lot of story to swallow.
Worse is to follow. Drake takes up with Prohibition bootlegger Candy Man (Yves Montand...
Cinema Retro continues covering films that are not currently available on home video in the U.S. or U.K.
By Brian Hannan
"Sanctuary" is an overheated melodrama that stands as a classic example of Hollywood’s offensive attitudes to women. Nobel prize-winning author William Faulkner could hardly blame the movies for sensationalising his misogynistic source material since, if anything, the movie took a softer line. The story is told primarily in flashback as headstrong southern belle Temple Drake (Lee Remick) attempts to mitigate the death sentence passed on her maid Nancy (Odetta). Given that such appeals are directed at Drake’s Governor father (Howard St John), and that the maid has been condemned for murdering Drake’s infant child, that’s a whole lot of story to swallow.
Worse is to follow. Drake takes up with Prohibition bootlegger Candy Man (Yves Montand...
- 3/18/2022
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- Cinemaretro.com
By Lee Pfeiffer
It may be understandable to think that the vast majority of major films have been released on home video but, in factthere are countless high profile titles that have yet to appear, or perhaps were once available but have gone out of circulation years ago. The unavailability of certain titles is generally due to either the lack of suitable master prints or rights problems. In either scenario, movie fans are deprived from seeing everything from genuine gems to guilty pleasures. Writing on his blog wwwthemagnificent60s.com, Cinema Retro contributing writer Brian Hannan focuses on one such "orphan" title, the 1968 production "A Place for Lovers". The film garnered few positive reviews and was met with a collective yawn by audiences despite the presence of screen legend Marcello Mastroianni and newly-minted star Faye Dunaway, fresh off her triumph in "Bonnie and Clyde". Adding to the prestige, the film...
It may be understandable to think that the vast majority of major films have been released on home video but, in factthere are countless high profile titles that have yet to appear, or perhaps were once available but have gone out of circulation years ago. The unavailability of certain titles is generally due to either the lack of suitable master prints or rights problems. In either scenario, movie fans are deprived from seeing everything from genuine gems to guilty pleasures. Writing on his blog wwwthemagnificent60s.com, Cinema Retro contributing writer Brian Hannan focuses on one such "orphan" title, the 1968 production "A Place for Lovers". The film garnered few positive reviews and was met with a collective yawn by audiences despite the presence of screen legend Marcello Mastroianni and newly-minted star Faye Dunaway, fresh off her triumph in "Bonnie and Clyde". Adding to the prestige, the film...
- 3/7/2022
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
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“Waterloo, Making An Epic: The Spectacular Behind-the-Scenes Story of a Movie Colossus”
By Simon Lewis (BearManor Media), 534 pages, illustrated (B&w), Hardback, Paperback & Ebook, Isbn 978-1-62933-832-3
Review By Brian Hannan
One would think that a film that flopped as dramatically as Waterloo would scarcely deserve a book as superb as this. In quite extraordinary detail, author Simon Lewis discusses every aspect of the making of the film, from initial set-up to release, by way of analysis of dozens of separate scenes through to rarely discussed elements like the editing and mixing, and even the myth of the missing longer version and the importance of wooden boxes. It might have helped the movie’s commercial chances, and not put too much of a dent in the ultimately massive budget of $26.1 million if producer Dino De Laurentiis has snagged original dream team...
“Waterloo, Making An Epic: The Spectacular Behind-the-Scenes Story of a Movie Colossus”
By Simon Lewis (BearManor Media), 534 pages, illustrated (B&w), Hardback, Paperback & Ebook, Isbn 978-1-62933-832-3
Review By Brian Hannan
One would think that a film that flopped as dramatically as Waterloo would scarcely deserve a book as superb as this. In quite extraordinary detail, author Simon Lewis discusses every aspect of the making of the film, from initial set-up to release, by way of analysis of dozens of separate scenes through to rarely discussed elements like the editing and mixing, and even the myth of the missing longer version and the importance of wooden boxes. It might have helped the movie’s commercial chances, and not put too much of a dent in the ultimately massive budget of $26.1 million if producer Dino De Laurentiis has snagged original dream team...
- 3/4/2022
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Cinema Retro's 18th season begins with issue #52, which is now shipping worldwide.
Highlights of this issue include:
"The Sand Pebbles"- James Sherlock explores the trials and tribulations behind the filming of Robert Wise's epic film which gained Steve McQueen his only Oscar nomination. "Dr. Syn: Alias the Scarecrow"- Dave Worrall's in-depth history of the character in film and literature, concentrating on the evolution of the Walt Disney three-part TV episodes starring Patrick McGoohan which would later emerge as a feature film.
"Tarzan's Greatest Adventure"- Nick Anez argues it's the best Tarzan film ever and his analysis might convince you to agree with him. Gordon Scott starred as the King of the Jungle and te gang of villains included young Sean Connery. "The Pink Panther"- John LeMay presents the fascinating history behind the first film to showcase Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau.
"The Golden...
Highlights of this issue include:
"The Sand Pebbles"- James Sherlock explores the trials and tribulations behind the filming of Robert Wise's epic film which gained Steve McQueen his only Oscar nomination. "Dr. Syn: Alias the Scarecrow"- Dave Worrall's in-depth history of the character in film and literature, concentrating on the evolution of the Walt Disney three-part TV episodes starring Patrick McGoohan which would later emerge as a feature film.
"Tarzan's Greatest Adventure"- Nick Anez argues it's the best Tarzan film ever and his analysis might convince you to agree with him. Gordon Scott starred as the King of the Jungle and te gang of villains included young Sean Connery. "The Pink Panther"- John LeMay presents the fascinating history behind the first film to showcase Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau.
"The Golden...
- 2/8/2022
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Highlights of this issue include:
"The Sand Pebbles"- James Sherlock explores the trials and tribulations behind the filming of Robert Wise's epic film which gained Steve McQueen his only Oscar nomination. "Dr. Syn: Alias the Scarecrow"- Dave Worrall's in-depth history of the character in film and literature, concentrating on the evolution of the Walt Disney three-part TV episodes starring Patrick McGoohan which would later emerge as a feature film.
"Tarzan's Greatest Adventure"- Nick Anez argues it's the best Tarzan film ever and his analysis might convince you to agree with him. Gordon Scott starred as the King of the Jungle and the gang of villains included young Sean Connery. "The Pink Panther"- John LeMay presents the fascinating history behind the first film to showcase Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau.
"The Golden Lady"- Tim Greaves shines the spotlight on the little-seen and little-remembered spy...
"The Sand Pebbles"- James Sherlock explores the trials and tribulations behind the filming of Robert Wise's epic film which gained Steve McQueen his only Oscar nomination. "Dr. Syn: Alias the Scarecrow"- Dave Worrall's in-depth history of the character in film and literature, concentrating on the evolution of the Walt Disney three-part TV episodes starring Patrick McGoohan which would later emerge as a feature film.
"Tarzan's Greatest Adventure"- Nick Anez argues it's the best Tarzan film ever and his analysis might convince you to agree with him. Gordon Scott starred as the King of the Jungle and the gang of villains included young Sean Connery. "The Pink Panther"- John LeMay presents the fascinating history behind the first film to showcase Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau.
"The Golden Lady"- Tim Greaves shines the spotlight on the little-seen and little-remembered spy...
- 5/23/2018
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Issue #37 (January 2017)
Steven J. Rubin's 40th anniversary tribute to "Rocky"; extensive coverage On the making of this landmark film with exclusive comments from key members of the cast and crew.
Christopher Weedman celebrates the career of British actress Anne Heywood with insights from the lady herself.
Diane Rodgers' homage to the Monkees' only feature film, "Head"- with a screenplay by Jack Nicholson!
Martin Gainsford diagnoses the problems of bringing Doc Savage to the big screen in the ill-fated 1970s production.
Nick Anez extols the virtues of Sidney Lumet's brilliant but little-scene "The Offence" with a powerhouse performance by Sean Connery.
Tim Greaves examines the creepy-but-neglected chiller "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane" starring young Jodie Foster.
Did Sergio Leone "ghost direct" the cult Italian Western "My Name is Nobody"? Chris Button examines the case for and against this theory.
Raymond Benson works overtime, providing us with...
Steven J. Rubin's 40th anniversary tribute to "Rocky"; extensive coverage On the making of this landmark film with exclusive comments from key members of the cast and crew.
Christopher Weedman celebrates the career of British actress Anne Heywood with insights from the lady herself.
Diane Rodgers' homage to the Monkees' only feature film, "Head"- with a screenplay by Jack Nicholson!
Martin Gainsford diagnoses the problems of bringing Doc Savage to the big screen in the ill-fated 1970s production.
Nick Anez extols the virtues of Sidney Lumet's brilliant but little-scene "The Offence" with a powerhouse performance by Sean Connery.
Tim Greaves examines the creepy-but-neglected chiller "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane" starring young Jodie Foster.
Did Sergio Leone "ghost direct" the cult Italian Western "My Name is Nobody"? Chris Button examines the case for and against this theory.
Raymond Benson works overtime, providing us with...
- 1/5/2017
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
By Brian Hannan
Arthur Penn’s Bonnie and Clyde had all the makings of a substantial hit when it opened in August 1967, its take increasing every week for four weeks at the Forum and Murray Hill cinemas in New York. The violence, the fashion, the birth of a new star (Faye Dunaway) and the rebirth of an old one (Warren Beatty) attracted acres of publicity. But somewhere along the way, the movie lost momentum, ending the year at a lowly 37th on the annual box office chart. But in December, Joseph Morgenstern of Newsweek revised his previous negative review and a week later Time magazine devoted six pages to ‘the movie of the year’. Although Beatty, also the producer, agitated for a reissue, Warner Brothers hardly went hell-for-leather. It reopened at the 394-seat New View in Los Angeles and the even smaller 160-seat Janus Two in Washington. The week before...
Arthur Penn’s Bonnie and Clyde had all the makings of a substantial hit when it opened in August 1967, its take increasing every week for four weeks at the Forum and Murray Hill cinemas in New York. The violence, the fashion, the birth of a new star (Faye Dunaway) and the rebirth of an old one (Warren Beatty) attracted acres of publicity. But somewhere along the way, the movie lost momentum, ending the year at a lowly 37th on the annual box office chart. But in December, Joseph Morgenstern of Newsweek revised his previous negative review and a week later Time magazine devoted six pages to ‘the movie of the year’. Although Beatty, also the producer, agitated for a reissue, Warner Brothers hardly went hell-for-leather. It reopened at the 394-seat New View in Los Angeles and the even smaller 160-seat Janus Two in Washington. The week before...
- 1/14/2014
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
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