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Movie Alert! TCM Memorial Day War Movie Marathon
27 May 2012 3:19 PM, PDT
Lee Marvin in The Dirty Dozen (1967)
Tomorrow, Turner Classic Movies (North America) will present back-to-back showings of some of the greatest war movies ever made in honor of Memorial day. Films include John Wayne's The Green Berets, The Guns of Navarone, The Great Escape, The Dirty Dozen, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Where Eagles Dare and Kelly's Heroes. Check your cable listings for times. »
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"Where Eagles Dare": The Updated And Revised Cinema Retro Special Tribute Issue
25 May 2012 11:10 AM, PDT
"Broadsword Calling Danny Boy!"
Coming This Summer: The New, Revised and Updated Movie Classics Where Eagles Dare Tribute Issue
When we first interviewed producer Elliott Kastner back in 2004, he told us, "You don't remake Sabrina. You don't remake The Blue Angel. You don't remake Casablanca and I won't remake Where Eagles Dare."
This is a stance that Cinema Retro has taken in regard to reprinting sold-out issues of our magazine. However, the response to our Movie Classics Special Issue #1 dedicated to this great WWII adventure was beyond our expectations and it sold out almost immediately when published in 2009. Since then, we have had many requests to republish and also saw the value of this issue exceed $200 per copy on eBay. Thus, we've bowed to the wishes of our readers and created an updated and expanded version of that classic issue. By doing so, we're not devaluing the original, which will »
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"Star Wars" Premiered 35 Years Ago Today
25 May 2012 10:13 AM, PDT
It's hard to believe but it's been 35 years since Star Wars premiered in American cinemas. For some, the movie is simply a terrific, enduring entertainment. For more extreme types, it has been the basis of a lifestyle. For others, it may be overrated but even they will have to admit it has become a "Force" unto itself, generating a virtual industry of jobs and products. Click here to read more about the anniversary. Click here to read about the Star Wars legacy in Tunisia, where much of the film was shot. »
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Classic British TV Series Being Streamed By Acorn TV
24 May 2012 3:40 AM, PDT
Cinema Retro has received the following press release:
The leading ‘Best British TV’ streaming service Acorn TV is now streaming full seasons of several popular British mystery and drama series, along with two critically acclaimed Canadian series. This week Acorn TV also has a special Memorial Day Weekend Midsomer Marathon with the first 22 episodes of its best-selling series,Midsomer Murders, and the U.S. debut of John Nettles final episodes.
Acorn TV is currently streaming a full season of Helen Mirren in Prime Suspect; the final seasons of the universally acclaimed Canadian dramedy Slings & ARROWSand Derek Jacobi’s mystery series Cadfael; the U.S. debut of the newest season of Murdoch Mysteries; Lynda La Plante’s Trial & Retribution; John Mortimer’s Under The Hammer; the final episodes of WWII drama Wish Me Luck; Richard Griffiths (Harry Potter) in Pie In The Sky; and John Nettles final episodes with Midsomer Murders, »
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Major Hammer Films Celebration, Leicester, UK, July 14
22 May 2012 7:31 AM, PDT
Cinema Retro has received the following press release:
For Immediate Release
The Cath Research Centre at De Montfort University, in collaboration with Hammer Films and Phoenix Square Independent Cinema, Leicester, proudly presents:
Hammer Has Risen From the Grave
A two-day retrospective graced with a galaxy of guests and screenings
Friday the 13th and Saturday 14th July 2012
Screenings will include Hammer favourites and rarities, plus a world premiere of the newly restored HD release of the company’s seminal Gothic horror The Curse of Frankenstein (1957). They will be accompanied by introductions from Hammer experts, and Q&As with stars such as Martine Beswick, Caroline Munro, Jacqueline Pearce and Madeline Smith, and film-makers such as John Hough. There will also be signings, memorabilia stalls, prizes and more. Special guest, Mark Gatiss, will close the event by introducing one of his favourite Hammer horrors.
This fantastic festival celebrates the forthcoming digitization of the »
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Tom Cruise Gunning For "Magnificent Seven" Remake
22 May 2012 3:37 AM, PDT
Tom Cruise is planning to develop and star in a remake of the 1960 Western classic The Magnificent Seven. Information is sketchy because the project is only in the embryonic stages. There have been various attempts to remake the film in the past, but none have borne fruit. The original film was a surprise hit and was itself a remake of Kurosawa's classic Seven Samurai. Although the film is remembered as an all-star vehicle today, at the time only Yul Brynner and Eli Wallach were considered big names. The film helped promote the young up-and-comers in the cast to major stardom including Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and Robert Vaughn. Horst Bucholz became a star in Europe and the guy whose name nobody can remember, Brad Dexter, went on to become a successful movie producer. The film, directed by John Sturges, is also remembered for its classic theme song by Elmer Bernstein. »
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Major Ian Fleming Biopic In The Works
21 May 2012 1:52 PM, PDT
A major feature film will depict the intriguing life of James Bond author and creator Ian Fleming. The legendary Fleming's colorful career included a good deal of exotic travel and wartime intrigue in British naval intelligence. Many of these aspects of his life were incorporated into the 007 novels. The film is based on author Andrew Lycett's acclaimed biography of Fleming and has the full approval of the Fleming estate. Duncan Jones (son of David Bowie) will direct. A previous Fleming biopic was made for American television in the late 1980s with Jason Connery, son of Sean Connery, starring as the author. There was also a British Fleming biography starring Charles Dance titled Goldeneye, released prior to the Bond flick of the same name. For more click here »
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"Blade Runner" Sequel News: Female Protagonist To Be Featured; Hampton Fancher In Talks To Write Screenplay
21 May 2012 3:07 AM, PDT
Director Ridley Scott has released some new details about the plans for a sequel to his 1982 sci-fi classic Blade Runner. He intends to have the story center on a female protagonist and he is in talks with the original film's screenwriter, Hampton Francher, to create the script for the movie. The much-anticipated film will not feature Harrison Ford, who has made it known that his collaboration with Scott the first time around proved to be one of the least enjoyable experiences of his professional career. Despite the film's initial weak performance at the boxoffice, it has been re-evaluated by both critics and the public and is now considered to be a great movie. Scott has overseen seemingly countless "director's cuts" of the original version of the movie, which was muddled by studio edits done before Scott had enough clout to prevent them. For more click here »
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