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"The Man With No Name" Trilogy, "Touch of Evil," and "Silence of the Lambs" with Tim Lucas May 22, 2022

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Tim Lucas, award-winning author, novelist, film critic, and frequent contributor to home entertainment extras, joins the podcast to discuss his work on the Kino Lorber 4K releases of the "Man With No Name" Trilogy, "Touch of Evil," and "Silence of the Lambs." We also discuss his screenplay and novelization of "The Man With Kaleidoscope Eyes."
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"The Godfather" Trilogy 50th Anniversary Restoration May 15, 2022

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Archivist James Mockoski and editor Robert Shafer of American Zoetrope join the podcast to talk about the restoration of “The Godfather” trilogy for the 50th Anniversary 4K release. We discuss the importance of the 2007 restoration led by Robert Harris as the starting point for this latest restoration. And they provide insights into the working relationship with Paramount Studios and how the workload was divided. Robert Shafer also relates working with Francis Ford Coppola on the recent version of Godfather III, called “The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone.” And finally, they preview some future 4K releases.
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Warner Archive Spring 2022 Release Highlights May 01, 2022

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Warner Bros executive George Feltenstein takes us through the Spring 2022 releases from the Warner Archive.
We kick off the discussion with the March Blu-ray release of “Captains of the Clouds” (1941) starring James Cagney, Brenda Marshall, Dennis Morgan, and directed by Michael Curtiz. Beautifully restored in Technicolor, this film has never looked so good. Next George details the David O. Selznick version of “A Star is Born” (1937) starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, and directed by William A. Wellman. This film has been in desperate need of restoration and this new blu-ray returns it to the proper sound and visual it deserves. And we wrap up the month with a review of the classic TV show "Head of the Class" season 4 on DVD, starring the late Howard Hesseman. Kevin Costner rules April with Blu-ray releases of two films released in 1985. The first is "American Flyers," followed by the cult favorite "Fandango." For May, George reviews the Blu-ray of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1941) starring Spencer Tracy in both roles, and co-starring Ingrid Bergman and Lana Turner. Next is "The Carey Treatment" (1972) starring James Coburn and Jennifer O'Neill. And also in May is season 5 of the hit TV show "Lucifer," on Blu-ray. We wrap up the podcast with a discussion on the recent 4K release of "Singin' In the Rain" and what it could mean for future 4K releases of Warner Bros classics.
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Warner Archive September 2021 Release Highlights Apr 25, 2022

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This podcast is one of a series looking back at some highlights from the 2021 Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive.

Warner Bros executive George Feltenstein takes us through the September 2021 Blu-ray releases of four films and one TV series, providing information on the preservation and restoration of the films and insights into the storylines and production. The current TV series "Young Sheldon" Season 4 kicks off the discussion, in what is sure to be a future classic TV show. The first film discussed is the masterful 1935 Marx Bros comedy, "A Night at the Opera," which George considers their best film. Next is the 1953 Technicolor restoration of the western "The Naked Spur," starring James Stewart and directed by Anthony Mann. This is followed by the 1978 gritty drama, "Straight Time," starring Dustin Hoffman and directed by Ulu Grossbard. And finally, restored from the original negative is the highly suspenseful RKO release of the 1949 classic "The Window."

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Talking Cinema's Greatest Stunts Apr 19, 2022

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Scott McGee, senior director of Original Productions at Turner Classic Movies, joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Danger on the Silver Screen: 50 Films Celebrating Cinema's Greatest Stunts." We start with the earliest stunts of silent film stars Douglas Fairbanks, Tom Mix, Yakima Canutt, and Buster Keaton before highlighting the chariot race in "Ben Hur," likely the most spectacular stunt ever created. And then we talk about cars, motorcycles, and the development of James Bond. With the '80s came "Mad Max," "Raider of the Lost Ark," "Romancing the Stone," and more James Bond. Ultimately "The Matrix" brings the discussion up to the modern era with a mix of CGI and practical stunts. And we end with a discussion of some of the top action franchises of the last twenty years and action stars Charlize Theron, Matt Damon, Keanu Reeves, Daniel Craig, and Tom Cruise.

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Film Festivals Are Back: Noir City Hollywood Preview and TCMCFF Apr 07, 2022

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Alan K. Rode, author of “Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film,” joins the podcast to discuss the re-opening of film festivals after several years of closures due to the pandemic. We start with a discussion of his work with the Film Noir Foundation and the Noir City Hollywood festival taking place April 15-17, 2022 at the Hollywood Legion Theatre. Alan previews each of the eight films and provides background on some of the newest restoration releases. We also briefly discuss the return of the TCM Classic Film Festival to Hollywood on April 21-24, 2022, and Alan highlights “The Gunfighter,” a film he is introducing, and some of the other films he is most excited to see. And finally, Alan teases his own festival, the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival in Palm Springs which is scheduled for May 12-15, 2022.

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Restoring "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm" Mar 27, 2022

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Dave Strohmaier, Director of Film Restorations for Cinerama, and his collaborator Tom March provide a detailed background on the epic restoration of the 1962 Cinerama classic. And the Warner Archives’ George Feltenstein details the history behind the release and the two-disk special edition blu-ray filled with extras.

We start with a review of how Dave’s interest in restoring the Cinerama films led to his first meetings with Warner Home Video, including George Feltenstein, to discuss “How the West Was Won.” This film was found to be in relatively good shape leading to a fairly easy restoration. The re-release of the restored film was hugely successful in both its Cinerama screenings in 2008 and in the Home Video editions. However, previous reviews of “The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm” film assets stated that they were so badly damaged that it was basically an “un-restorable” film. But advances in digital film restoration, combined with Dave’s work on the technically challenging WINDJAMMER restoration, gave him the confidence to explore the film once again. Starting with meetings in 2018, Dave and George recount the milestones in the collaboration between Cinerama and Warner Bros. And then Dave and Tom explain some of the specific restoration challenges they faced in their epic year-and-a-half spent on the project.

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Max Steiner: Hollywood's Most Influential Composer Mar 14, 2022

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Emmy nominated documentary producer, author, and speaker Steven C. Smith joins the podcast to discuss his book MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPOSER.

During his illustrious career, composer Max Steiner scored over 300 films and was nominated for 24 Academy Awards. We explore Steiner’s career highlights starting with the groundbreaking King Kong (1933), before detailing his work on the beloved “Gone with the Wind” (1939) and the classic “Casablanca" (1942). We then review Max Steiner’s score on two Warner Archive releases in March of 2022, starting with the 1937 version of “A Star is Born” starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, and the 1942 James Cagney World War II classic “Captains of the Clouds.”

Mr. Smith also touches on Steiner’s positive working relationships with director Michael Curtiz, Warner Bros studio boss Jack Warner, actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and the relentless David O. Selznick. And we discuss Max Steiner’s tireless efforts on behalf of composer residuals, something that eventually happened toward the end of his career and guaranteed his financial comfort, before briefly touching on Steiner's influence on some contemporary composers and filmmakers.

And finally, Mr. Smith provides his opinion on the recent decision by the Academy of Motion Pictures to not broadcast live the Oscar for “Best Original Score” and what that might mean for the future of the broadcast, and what Max Steiner would have thought of this decision.

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Warner Archive August 2021 Release Highlights Mar 01, 2022

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This podcast is one of a series looking back at some highlights from the 2021 Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive.

Warner Bros executive George Feltenstein takes us through the August 2021 Blu-ray releases of three films, providing information on the preservation and restoration of the films and insights into the storylines and production. First is the 1986 whacky comedy, "One Crazy Summer," starring John Cusak and Demi Moore. Next is the 1949 MGM musical "In the Good Old Summertime," starring Judy Garland in her second to last film for MGM. And finally, the underrated and highly requested 1981 NYC cop corruption drama "Prince of the City " directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Treat Williams.

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Cars, Guitars, and a 1967 Chevy Impala Named “Baby" Feb 23, 2022

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Hollywood has a rich legacy of memorable picture cars. And one of the most beloved on television in the last decade is “Baby,” the midnight black 1967 Chevy Impala made famous by the Winchester Brothers - Sam and Dean, in the hit TV show "Supernatural."

For 15 seasons, Jeff Budnick was the Picture Car Coordinator for "Supernatural," and his job was to ensure “Baby” and all of the other cars on the show were ready when needed. In this episode, Jeff takes us through the chance meeting that launched his career on "X-Files," where he had the good fortune to work with highly regarded TV director Kim Manners. Once X-Files ended, Jeff transitioned to the show "Supernatural," beginning with the very first episode. Jeff describes the Impalas that he received from the pilot filming, and how he added to the various show cars over the years. He shares stories from the hectic first season, including his favorite episode, “Route 666.” And he explains what the P.O.S cars are, and details some of them used in the series. Jeff shares personal stories of the crew, how they formed a band called “The Impalas,” and what he has been doing during the time TV production was shut down due to the pandemic. We also go through the challenges in filming the episode "Baby," where the whole episode was filmed from the POV of the car. Jeff then tells us stories of Jensen Ackles's affection for the car, and why he received "Hero car #1." And Jeff explains where the other "Hero" cars ended up. He recounts some of the fan cars used in episodes and events. And in an emotional send-off, Jeff details taking the cars he worked with for 15 seasons to the tractor-trailer for their final journey to the end of the road.

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