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Lost Horizons, Part I: The Films

Lost Horizons, Part I: The Films

July 1, 2013 | By

Just uploaded after lengthy research & scribbling are two lengthy comparative reviews of Frank Capra’s 1937 film version of James Hilton’s classic novel Lost Horizon (Sony) and Twilight Time’s stunning Blu-ray of the problematic 1973 musical remake, produced by Mr. Gloss himself, Ross Hunter. Yup, you’ve got almost 4000 words to discover the pros & cons of these two depictions of ordinary folks who succumb to the kind world of Shangri-La. Go!

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DirectTV’s Rogue

DirectTV’s Rogue

June 26, 2013 | By

Just uploaded is a review of DirectTV’s first original series, Rogue: Season 1 [M], which aired earlier this spring, and will likely appear on video via EOne this fall. (To hear a recent podcast with series composer Jeff Toyne, check out Big Head Amusements.) This update’s a quickie because I’m finishing up on some reviews, […]

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Those Daring and Magnificent Men and Women

Those Daring and Magnificent Men and Women

June 22, 2013 | By

Reviews of Twilight Time’s Blu-ray edition of Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines (1965) and Legend’s DVD release of its sequel, Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies / aka Monte Carlo or Bust (1969), plus new videos at Big Head Amusements.

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Those Daring and Magnificent Men and Women

Those Daring and Magnificent Men and Women

June 22, 2013 | By

Reviews of Twilight Time’s Blu-ray edition of Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines (1965) and Legend’s DVD release of its sequel, Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies / aka Monte Carlo or Bust (1969), plus new videos at Big Head Amusements.

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Composer Jeff Toyne Goes Rogue

Composer Jeff Toyne Goes Rogue

June 14, 2013 | By

Podcast with composer Jeff Toyne, regarding his music for DirectTV’s new series Rogue, plus the role of the orchestrator.

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