Tag: Jack Cardiff

BR: Scent of Mystery / Holiday in Spain (1960 / 1962)

BR: Scent of Mystery / Holiday in Spain (1960 / 1962)

December 15, 2014 | By

Holiday in Spain / Scent of Mystery was initially planned as an alternative evolution of film exhibition by its original benefactor, Mike Todd, one of the partners in the 3-panel, super-widescreen format Cinerama in the early fifties. Widescreen films had existed as early as the twenties and early thirties…

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BR: Dogs of War, The (1980)

BR: Dogs of War, The (1980)

October 22, 2014 | By

  Film: Excellent Transfer:  Excellent Extras: Good Label: Twilight Time Region: All Released:  September 9, 2014 Genre:  War Synopsis: A mercenary’s attempt to rebuild his marriage is superceded by a contract to lead a team and replace a despotic African leader with a lesser evil. Special Features:  118 min. European Cut + 104 min. U.S. Cut / Isolated Stereo Music […]

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Screenwriter William Rose: Part I

Screenwriter William Rose: Part I

September 19, 2011 | By

Reviews of 3 films written by William Rose: The Flim-Flam Man (Twilight Time), It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (MGM), and Genevieve (VCI), plus quick thoughts on the current restoration of the Cinerama catalogue for theatrical and home video.

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