Coney island

Good old-time musical
I saw all her movies when a kid, and I enjoyed watching them again. Also, the Technicolor is beautiful. Music great.

Finally out on Official DVD- never available on VHS
As Phil Silvers would say, "Glad to see ya!". Well, I'm glad to see this film on DVD! Finally, finally - after waiting years and years. It's nice to have this film (and it's "twin", Wabash Avenue) out on official DVD. There's plenty of bootlegs of this film (and many other Betty Grable films) running around out there - buyer beware!. Neither Coney Island or Wabash Avenue have ever been available on VHS or DVD. Both films are part of the "bare bones" Fox Cinema Archives collection - no chapters, no fancy inserts, no extras of any kind. Just the movie. I have had a bad, taped from TV bootleg of this movie for years because it never was available. Finally Fox has smartened up and realized that there is a market for this type of film, after all - look at how many badly made bootlegs there are out there. I just think that Betty deserves fancier packaging.

The only thing I don't like about this film is that George Montgomery's singing voice (obviously dubbed) doesn't match his...

A Feast for the Eyes
Not great cinema, but a heck of a lot of fun to watch. The print is wonderful . . . sharp, colorful and clean. The sound is so good that it almost sounds like stereo. Coney Island is typical 1940s 20th Century Fox fare but Betty Grable is major joy to watch, especially in technicolor. No wonder she was so popular. If you like the genre, if you are a fan of Grable, or if you just enjoy a good time, this one's for you.

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Warlock

Near brilliant, undiscovered western
The 1959 film "Warlock" is one of those great surprises for movie fans. It's a classic western, undiscovered, awaiting the lucky viewer who happens to stumble across it. After viewing this dark, almost gothic oater, most viewers will ask themselves, "Why haven't I heard of this film?!"

I'm not sure as to why "Warlock" has been relatively ignored over the years, though I think the film is derivative of other films. I think the generic Hollywood backlots where "Warlock" was undoubtedly filmed certainly detract from its overall allure. But simply put, "Warlock" fell through the cracks, and it's a film deserving of reexamination.

Part "High Noon," part "Shane," part "The Searchers," "Warlock" tells the tale of a town victimized by crime. They hire a gunfighter in the form of Henry Fonda, who arrives with a crippled sidekick (Anthony Quinn) in tow. Fonda's character becomes a semi-celebrity,...

One Of The Best Westerns Of The 50's!
Warlock is one of those movies that got lost in the shuffle in the years following its release. Subsequent classics like The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Magnificent Seven, The Man With No Name trilogy, The Wild Bunch, etc, all diverted attention away from this 1959 Western masterpiece. Expertly directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda (in one of his best Western roles), Anthony Quinn (in arguably HIS best Western role), DeForest Kelley, and Dorothy Malone, this is a movie that - upon further review - truly does hold up very well against even the best Westerns of all time.

Fonda plays a Marshall (gun) for hire who is brought in to "clean up" the town of Warlock. He does so with the proviso that he can do it his way, with no interference from the town council. They agree, but he warns them that at first they will love him and what he does, but later on they will come to hate him and his methods. His prediction comes true, but the way the...

Warlock ain't for me
One of the great, forgotten westerns, Edward Dmytryk's WARLOCK is the story of the little southwestern town of Warlock and its ongoing battle with a gang of law breaking desperados. The gang is led by Abe McQuown (Tom Drake,) a bad hombre who we can safely assume has ruled Warlock for a long, long time. The first scene in the film shows McQuown and gang `calling out' the town's deputy sheriff. If the opening scene is a little reminiscent of the closing scenes of `High Noon', the deputy sheriff's inglorious exit is not. He's humiliated out of town, and McQuown's control of the cowed town is once again secure and unquestioned.

One emergency town council meeting later the town agrees to spend the exorbitant amount of $400 a month to buy the services of gunslinger Clay Blaisedell (Henry Fonda) and his tag-along friend, gambling operator and dime magazine hero Tom Morgan (Anthony Quinn), the `Black Rattlesnake of St. James.' Since Warlock is not an incorporated town,...

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Oscar Romero: A Martyr's Homily

Product Quality
The content of the product is outstanding, however there is no mention in the description of the item does it state the product is a DVR even though it is described as a DVD. The quality is that of a VHS transfer. Had the product been about half the price, this could have been expected. Disappointed.





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The Next American Revolution: Beyond Corporate Capitalism & State Socialism

Excellent tool for education and action
I saw the trailer to this movie on Vimeo and was blown away, so I bought it on through Amazon and had it arrive at my house three days later. The film didn't disappoint--I set up a screening for friends on Facebook and Eventbrite, and used the movie's website resources to do a discussion afterward.

The film is great because it gives people an analysis of what the long term trends of the U.S. economy are (stagnating wages, environmental destruction, rising inequality) and how they affect American politics. The most important thing, though, is that it offers solutions. As communities around the country build up economic power through practical initiatives, Alperovitz shows how that can translate into progressive political power, and hopefully a way to break open the corporate stranglehold that's preventing us from dealing with climate change, a bloated financial sector represented by Wall Street, wasteful and exclusive health care, and wealth inequality. Alperovitz says that...

This DVD is a great summary of Alperovitz's ideas.
I heard about Alperovitz on NPR, googled him finding a five minute video, and had this DVD within a week. I immediately bought his book What Then Must We Do? and have benefited from his clear summary of the problems that face America and the solutions.

Succinct, very relevant, and professionally presented
At last, the Mondragon model has found traction outside of Spain: it call it socialist capitalism or capitalist socialism - cooperation at the grassroots works!

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Mister 880

Surprisingly good comedy...
This is the story of an old man (Edmund Gwenn) living alone and feeding himself by "collecting antiques"..mainly other peoples junk....and selling it. He finds an old printing press and starts to print money but ONLY when he is running short of cash at the end of the month. The Treasury Dept case file is "#880" and the agents start calling him "Mr 880" because they cannot find him. Years go by and still he remains anonymous .....that is until a "hot shot" special agent is sent from Washington (Burt Lancaster).....the agent tracks him down..........very good story...with some humor....some viewers will need a Kleenex box handy....overall a good story.....

Nice old hard-to-find gem.
I had seen this movie when it first came out in 1950 and not since. It was not available on Netflix or Amazon Prime (Roku) or from www.Oldies.com or other venues I have used. I was so glad that I was able to find it online at Amazon.com.
It has a great cast. Previously, Edmund Gwenn played Kris Kringle in "Miracle on 34th Street", Burt Lancaster was the title character in "The Crimson Pirate" and Dorothy McGuire starred as the mother in "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn".

it is very difficult to find this item anywhere else so I recommend checking Amazon for those hard-to-find items.

Catching a Counterfeiter
Mister 880, 1950 film

Counterfeiting has been known since money was invented. This is one case that was long outstanding, unlike most counterfeiters. An agent is brought in from Los Angeles, someone with a fresh look. You see the city streets of that time. "Skipper" deals in antiques (junk to some people). He has a bill to pay so he gets money from "Henry", a rich relative. "Skipper" has a map of New York city. One taxi driver knows who gave him a phony dollar. The agents follow her to her workplace and continue to watch her. Watch how they arrange to get close to her! Ann is a French interpreter at the United Nations. Steve Buchanan cultivates her. Carlos tells Ann that Steve was there earlier! Ann learns more about that incident and does research. [Why operatives should use a cover name.]

Steve visits Ann. [Note the unlocked doors in New York city.] Ann types a trick letter, it interests Steve. [Could this backfire?] Did his partner search her apartment without...

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Say One For Me

Only one third of the image, and a travesty of a worthy film.
Thanks to the previous reviewer for saving me the disappointment and money of ordering this. It's the same pan and scan print Fox shows on TV, and so it's reputation continues to troll in the mud. In point of fact, though, Tashlin did a lot of creative stuff with the scope frame, especially with the choreography and in the bar scene, and Crosby and Walston are terrific in it. Don't buy this version though. It's total butchery. Shame on Fox for charging top dollar or any dollar for the kind of print you might have seen on TV at 3 am 30 years ago.

SAY ONE FOR ME
SAY ONE FOR ME was made in cinemascope but i but i think this dvd is full screen since all other that were released that were cinemascope films were full screen. So i would not buy this film which i like very much but i already have a copy from tv. And charging a price of 19.99 is shear robbery. They start the movie in widescreen but after the credits it goes full screen it is a disgrace and they should sell them for 5.00.

JEERS TO FOX HOME VIDEO!!!!!
FOX HOME VIDEO has got to be kidding releasing WIDESCREEN films in the pan and scan (fullscreen) version...most TVs now are widescreen and every home video distributor releases films in their original WIDESCREEN format...even the on demand films released by Warner Home Video...If I wanted the fullscreen version I would have taped it off of Fox Movie Channel...VERY BAD NEWS for the consumers who buy these films...stay away from FOX CINEMA ARCHIVES COLLECTION!!

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Remember the Day

Remember the Day (1941)...
This movie has entered the rotation on my cable system (Time-Warner) and I've seen this excellent movie from 1941 for the second time (today, 04/09/2012). Sentimental in nature, it basically deals with Claudette Colbert's character recalling events prior to World War I as a young teacher, the life she led, and the love that she had - and lost due to that terrible conflict. Also, there is a focus on a particular young student that had a terrible crush on her at that time - who now was a candidate running for President.

Personally, any movie that Ms. Colbert did during the 30's into the early 40's is good enough for me (by default)!

Of course, the best part of the movie was the ending - with the candidate/former student looking up at two of the most important women in his life. Take heed, you might just feel a little something that takes you back...to YOUR school days!

See the movie for yourself!

I rate "Remember the Day (1941)"...Five...

Sentimental & Schmaltzy - but I love it!
I can't imagine a film like Remember the Day being produced today. It's very sentimental, which doesn't appeal to today's audiences. However, because of the sentiment, it does appeal to me. Claudette Colbert is very good in this film; John Payne is handsome and proved that he could act when given a good part. In just about every Playbill bio I've ever read about John Payne, he had listed this as one of his favorite films (Miracle on 34th Street being another one on his list). He's wonderful in the scene at the bandstand, when he's about to go off to war. Chokes me up every time.

I've had a bad, taped from TV VHS tape of this film for years because it was never available on VHS or DVD (until now). Part of the Fox Cinema Archives series, it's strictly "bare bones" - no chapters, no fancy inserts, no extras of any type - just the movie.

Remember the Day When movies were Fantastic
I purchased this DVD as I love Claudette Colbert and I have to say I was not disappointed. Claudette is amazing in this role and she ages 50 years throught the movie. It is definitely a good story about love and loss and if you ever had a crush on a teacher when you were younger, you will definitely hold "Remember the Day" in your heart. A good wholesome movie for those who are tired of the trash they put out today.

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