This look at the ‘adjustments’ of old age and the pain of nostalgia is a prime opportunity to admire a pair of legendary actresses. David Barry’s play observes the intersection of several interesting personalities on one glorious late-summer day. Bette Davis and Lillian Gish earn our full attention, backed by memorable turns from Ann Sothern and Vincent Price, directed by Lindsay Anderson.
The Whales of August
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1987 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 90 min. / 30th Anniversary Edition / Street Date December 19, 2017 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Bette Davis, Lillian Gish, Ann Sothern, Vincent Price, Harry Carey Jr., Frank Grimes, Margaret Ladd, Tisha Stering, Mary Steenburgen.
Cinematography: Mike Fash
Film Editor: Nicolas Gaster
Production Design: Jocelyn Herbert
Original Music: Alan Price
Written by David Berry, from his play
Produced by Mike Kaplan, Carolyn Pfeiffer
Directed by Lindsay Anderson
Every once in a while a ‘sunset’ movie comes along, a picture seemingly...
The Whales of August
Blu-ray
Kl Studio Classics
1987 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 90 min. / 30th Anniversary Edition / Street Date December 19, 2017 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Bette Davis, Lillian Gish, Ann Sothern, Vincent Price, Harry Carey Jr., Frank Grimes, Margaret Ladd, Tisha Stering, Mary Steenburgen.
Cinematography: Mike Fash
Film Editor: Nicolas Gaster
Production Design: Jocelyn Herbert
Original Music: Alan Price
Written by David Berry, from his play
Produced by Mike Kaplan, Carolyn Pfeiffer
Directed by Lindsay Anderson
Every once in a while a ‘sunset’ movie comes along, a picture seemingly...
- 12/30/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Shelby Hudgens doesn't have a whole lot, but that hasn't stopped him from helping out where he can. On Feb. 21, Hudgens - who was left homeless after a fire destroyed his home in November - spent three hours helping push cars up a hill that were stuck in the snow after a winter storm. Koaa caught the act of kindness on camera, which got viewers interested in finding a way to help. One viewer, Sarah Webster, created a GoFundMe page to raise money for Hudgens, who is currently living out of his car. It has already raised nearly $20,000, which is...
- 3/2/2015
- by Alexandra Zaslow, @alexandrazaslow
- PEOPLE.com
Shelby Hudgens doesn't have a whole lot, but that hasn't stopped him from helping out where he can. On Feb. 21, Hudgens - who was left homeless after a fire destroyed his home in November - spent three hours helping push cars up a hill that were stuck in the snow after a winter storm. Koaa caught the act of kindness on camera, which got viewers interested in finding a way to help. One viewer, Sarah Webster, created a GoFundMe page to raise money for Hudgens, who is currently living out of his car. It has already raised over $19,800, which is...
- 3/2/2015
- by Alexandra Zaslow, @alexandrazaslow
- PEOPLE.com
This is wonderful news! Of special note among the 27 films green-lighted for preservation by the National Film Preservation Foundation is Rainbow Black: Poet Sarah W. Fabio - a portrait of Black poet, critic, and historian Sarah Webster Fabio, which includes readings of her works and interviews in which she discusses her approaches to writing, the relationship of the Black experience to her work, and her early influences. And the institution awarded the grant to preserve the 1976 film is the Black Film Center/Archive at Indiana University; here's a little of what they had to say about the award, the film and its subject: Sarah Webster Fabio (1928-1979)...
- 9/25/2012
- by Courtney
- ShadowAndAct
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.