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What I Watched, What You Watched: Installment #146
27 May 2012 6:17 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Flying home from France, in-between sleeping I managed to watch two movies as we crossed the Atlantic. My flight from New York to Seattle, which I documented in our latest podcast, was essentially nothing but sleep, but in an attempt to try and stay awake as long as possible and hopefully regain my bearings sooner rather than later given the time difference these are the two films that kept me company. Casablanca (1942) I will give Delta credit for one thing and one thing only, their classic movie selection was rather decent. My memory is failing me and I can't remember any of the titles outside of Goodfellas, Bonnie and Clyde and Casablanca, but I was impressed. As for Casablanca, I think I saw about 80% of it as I was nodding off here and there, but who doesn't love this film? One thing I always enjoy watching is Peter Lorre in his small role. »
- Brad Brevet
Casablanca To Stream — Free — On Facebook
16 May 2012 11:02 AM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
Warner Bros. is going all-out to promote its 70th anniversary edition of the Humphrey Bogart/Ingrid Bergman classic Casablanca including a one-night-only streaming of the movie on Facebook on May 16 — free. Warner Bros. Digital Distribution said that it will stream at 7:00 p.m. in the Eastern and Western time zones, but it was not clear whether that meant that viewers in the West would be able to watch the movie at 4:00 p.m. and viewers in the East, at 10:00 p.m. To make matters even more confusing, the company said that viewing must begin “within two hours of the Pacific start time.” The free availability of the movie comes following the release of the Blu-ray/DVD combo package of Casablanca, containing almost everything you wanted to know about the movie, including the documentaries Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic; Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard of; The Brothers Warner; You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story and Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul. If that still doesn’t satisfy film buffs, there’s also an ebook being released called Inside the Script, containing Hal Wallis’s shooting script and additional items including Warner Bros. founder Jack Warner’s telegrams and memos concerning the movie. »
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Warner Brothers to Stream ‘Casablanca’ on Facebook – One Night Only
16 May 2012 6:53 AM, PDT | Tubefilter.com | See recent Tubefilter News news »
The average age of a Facebook user is older than you think. In 2010 it was 38 (and trending even older). But that still means your run of the mill individual on the world’s largest social network was born at least 32 years after one of the greatest films in the history of American cinema hit theaters. Casablanca debuted in 1942. That means the Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman flick about an American expatriate who meets a former lover while owning and operating a gin joint set in unoccupied Africa during the early days of World War 2 (that’s often considered one of the best movies ever made) celebrates its 70 anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution is doing a few things: Releasing a three-disc Blu-ray and DVD combo edition gift set featuring the original film, two never-before-seen documentaries about the film, and more than 14 hours of bonus material. Creating »
- Joshua Cohen
'Casablanca' will screen tomorrow night on Facebook for free
15 May 2012 1:50 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Dear Young People: Casablanca is the story of a totally badass dude who runs a casino in a city that looks like the Disneyland version of Raiders of the Lost Ark, except with more booze and less inhibited sexuality. Said badass dude’s love interest is played by a crazy-hot Swedish chick — who is also a badass. The movie also stars Claude Rains, the walking personification of what Colin Firth wishes he saw in the mirror every morning, and Sydney Greenstreet, the greatest Evil Charming Fat Man in movie history. Every line of dialogue is quotable. Everyone smokes. Casablanca is »
- Darren Franich
DVD Release: Casablanca: The Complete Series
15 May 2012 10:21 AM, PDT | Disc Dish | See recent Disc Dish news »
DVD Release Date: June 26, 2012
Price: DVD $39.95
Studio: Olive Films
David Soul (l.) and Hector Elizondo are Rick and Louie in Casablanca.
The “Oh Yeah, I Forgot About That One” Award for the week goes to Casablanca: The Complete Series, the 1983 television show drama based on the legendary 1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart (The African Queen) and Ingrid Bergman (Notorious).
Set in the years prior to when the movie takes place, the series stars David Soul (TV’s Starsky and Hutch) in the Bogie role as Rick Blaine, an American expatriate and the owner of Rick’s Café in unoccupied Africa during the early days of WWII. Fighting for “the cause” in his own detached fashion, Rick tries to keep things cool whenever trouble rears its head in the form of Nazis and other evil-doers.
Executive produced by David L. Wolper, the show also stars Hector Elizondo (Pretty Woman) as Captain »
- Laurence
‘The Treasure of Sierra Madre’ shows how greed can make a great film
4 May 2012 8:23 AM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Directed John Huston
Written by John Huston
U.S.A., 1948
Gordon Gekko, the central figure of Oliver Stone’s famous Wall Street, once uttered the phrase ‘Greed is good.’ That same individual was, understandably, also that film’s antagonist. To willfully adhere to the aforementioned philosophy is one thing, yet the reality of human frailty tells an altogether different, more subtle tale of ill advised deeds and nefarious scheming despite people continuously arguing for humanity common decency. John Huston’s directorial filmography includes some entries which explore that very theme, his most recognized success being 1950′s The Asphalt Jungle. Yet another came two years before, The Treasure of Sierra Madre, his second collaboration with actor Humphrey Bogart.
Dobbs (Humphrey Boggart) is not only down in Mexico, but down on his luck as well. Without nary a red cent to call his own, this bum is relegated to the streets, »
- Edgar Chaput
Revisiting Colonel Blimp & Le Quai des Brumes
3 May 2012 4:06 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
They outraged the authorities on release. But the two films, made before and during the second world war, are now considered classics – and will be re-released this month. Our critics consider their impact
Ryan Gilbey on Le Quai des Brumes
It's easy now to call Marcel Carné's Le Quai des Brumes a masterpiece. When the film was released in 1938, such a view was more contentious. In the wake of the collapse of France's Popular Front government, the film was seen as exacerbating the mood of despair creeping into the left. Jean Renoir labelled it "counter-revolutionary". The Motion Picture Herald concluded: "One will be sorry that such art and talents have been used for such a trite and sordid story, which includes not a decent or healthy character." The Vichy government denounced it as "immoral, depressing and detrimental to young people", and declared that if the war was lost, Le Quai des Brumes »
- Ryan Gilbey, Philip Oltermann
Humphrey Bogart Executors Hit With New Lawsuit
3 May 2012 12:16 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Humphrey Bogart's executors have been counter-sued by bosses at fashion house Burberry over the use of the icon's image.
Bogart's estate officials threatened legal action against the retailer last month after an image of the actor wearing a Burberry trenchcoat in classic movie Casablanca was used in a recent promotional campaign on Facebook.com.
But on Wednesday Burberry fired back by filing legal documents against the executors at a New York federal court, claiming First Amendment protection.
And Bogart LLC attorney Michael O. Crain isn't pleased, stating, "Just as Burberry needed to obtain (Burberry model) Emma Watson's consent before using her name and image to promote Burberry's brand and products, it needed to obtain permission from the Bogart Estate to use Humphrey Bogart's name and image in its social media marketing campaign."
Burberry bosses claim they licensed a photo from an agency of Bogart in the final scene of the 1942 film and simply intended to use it to illustrate "the significance and influence of Burberry fashion in society."
They insist the use of the iconic image isn't commercial, adding, "It's a historical positioning of the image within an educational project along with numerous other photographs of people wearing Burberry apparel over the last century." »
Humphrey Bogart 'Casablanca' Photo on Facebook Prompts Lawsuit Against Burberry
3 May 2012 7:56 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
The owner of Humphrey Bogart's name and likeness is being sued by UK outerwear retailer Burberry LLC, which says it is under legal threat for posting a picture of the actor from Casablanca on Facebook wearing one of its trenchcoats. Burberry says it created a historical look at the evolution of its products dating back to its first store opening in 1856 and posted the images through social media, including on Twitter and Instagram. The retailer says it licensed a photo from Corbis of Bogart in the final scene of the 1942 classic film and intended to use it to
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- Eriq Gardner
Warner Bros. Announce Digital Script Download Service – ‘Inside the Script’
30 April 2012 2:56 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
This is a rather fantastic idea and it’s great to see one of the bigger studios embracing technology which is going to allow more people to see work they’ve produced. Warner Bros. have sent over the press release (see below) announcing a brand new download service which will allow you to read classic movie scripts on your Kindle, Apple iBook enabled device or Nook.
They’re calling the device ‘Inside the Script’ and not only will the text be viewable on these devices, but it’ll also show you real cuttings from the original scripts as you read along. On top of that, you’ll also be linked through to clips from the movies using hyper-links located throughout much of the script that you’re reading at the time. It really is a wonderfully interactive experience and like i said, it’s great to see such a big »
- David Sztypuljak
‘Inside the Script’ Lets Fans Dig Deeper Into Favorite Movies
29 April 2012 10:30 PM, PDT | Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal | See recent Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal news »
Warner Bros. A screenshot from the e-book of “Casablanca”
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution said Sunday it would start making the screenplays to four of the studio’s more iconic movies available for sale as e-books. As part of the studio’s “Inside the Script” digital publishing initiative, fans can now buy e-book versions of “Casablanca,” “Ben-Hur,” “An American in Paris” and “North by Northwest” for their iPads, Kindles and Nooks.
The studio hopes to establish a market for digital screenplays, »
- Michelle Kung
Damsels in Distress – review
28 April 2012 4:07 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Four girls at an Ivy League college attempt to teach their male peers some manners in Whit Stillman's urbane comedy
During the golden days of Hollywood's big studio system, directors such as Michael Curtiz and John Ford made three or four films a year, hoping that perhaps every couple of years a Stagecoach or a Casablanca would survive. Over the past 40-odd years, however, few film-makers have had the opportunity to develop such large bodies of work, and some have come to owe a good part of their mystique to the very paucity of their oeuvre.
The most obvious examples are Terrence Malick (70 next year) and Whit Stillman (60). Either through bad luck or excessive fastidiousness, they have respectively made five films in 40 years and four films in 20 years. The lengthy gaps in between have created expectations that are hard to fulfil, and admirers have been inclined to overestimate their achievement. »
- Philip French
Friday Noir: ‘The Maltese Falcon’ is indeed the treasure people make it out to be
27 April 2012 4:15 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Directed by John Huston
Written by John Huston
U.S.A, 1941
It has often been written and said that John Huston’s 1941 classic, The Maltese Falcon, brought it in the era of film noir, or that it is the definitive entry within the genre. The origins of the genre and where Huston’s picture comes into play in that debate shall not be discussed, primarily because there is still no genuine consensus, even after all these years. As for its quality and worth as part of the long line of noir adventures, it is safe to say that the verdict is clear cut and has been for decades already: The Maltese Falcon is a masterpiece. Why? Far be it from this amateur film fanatic to enlighten the readers as to why exactly. That venture shall be left for the historians and appointed experts in the field of film studies. »
- Edgar Chaput
Hedy Lamarr/Samson And Delilah: Ahead of The Hunger Games?
24 April 2012 1:02 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, Algiers Hedy Lamarr can be seen later this month on Turner Classic Movies: I Take This Woman (1940) will be shown on Saturday, April 28, and The Conspirators (1944) on Monday, April 30. I Take This Woman was a troubled production that took so long to make — W.S. Van Dyke replaced Frank Borzage who had replaced original director Josef von Sternberg — that punsters called it "I Retake This Woman." Spencer Tracy co-stars as a doctor who marries European refugee Lamarr. Jean Negulesco’s The Conspirators has several elements in common with Michael Curtiz’s Casablanca, including an "exotic" World War II setting (in this case, Lisbon), conflicting loyalties, male lead Paul Henreid, and supporting players Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. Curiously, at one point Lamarr had been considered for the Casablanca role that eventually went to Ingrid Bergman. Neither I Take This Woman nor The Conspirators did much for Hedy Lamarr’s Hollywood career. »
- Andre Soares
The lengths that some short men will go to
23 April 2012 4:07 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
A newly emerged picture shows one trick Beatles drummer Ringo Starr used to appear taller, but he's not the only one with issues about their height
A freshly unearthed photograph of Ringo Starr from the set of the 1964 Beatles movie A Hard Day's Night reveals – yet again – the lengths some vertically challenged celebrities will go to "maximise" their height. The image – taken by Peter Allchorne, the props manager at Pinewood Studios, and being auctioned next month – shows the 5ft 6in Starr perched rather precariously on a stool with his feet on three concrete blocks.
Standing next to taller co-stars or partners has long been a bear trap for the shortest percentile of celebrities. It was the 5ft 11in Nicole Kidman who remarked upon being granted a divorce from 5ft 7in Tom Cruise: "At least I can wear high heels again." Cruise has long been the source of speculation when »
- Leo Hickman
Casablanca: Movie Classic or Movie Farce?
20 April 2012 3:35 PM, PDT | Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news »
Next year will mark the 70th anniversary of the 1943 Best Picture Oscar winner, Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, and Conrad Veidt. Not only is Casablanca still regarded as one of the greatest American movies ever made, it features one of the most beloved romantic songs ever written ("As Time Goes By"), and one of the most-quoted, iconic movie lines of all-time ("Play it again, Sam"). To be named Best Picture of 1943, Casablanca had to overcome some formidable competition. The other nominees that year were: For Whom the Bell Tolls, Heaven Can Wait, The Human Comedy, In Which We Serve, Madame Curie, The More the Merrier, The Ox-Bow Incident, The Song of Bernadette, and Watch on the Rhine. But despite the accolades, there are some gaps in this movie's pedigree. For one, "As Time Goes By" not only didn't win the Academy Award for Best Song, »
- David Macaray
The Essentials: The Films Of Don Siegel
20 April 2012 9:04 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
In the credits to his masterpiece "Unforgiven," Clint Eastwood included a dedication: "for Don Siegel and Sergio Leone." Leone was a no-brainer, one of the great filmmakers who worked with Clint on a trio of films ("The Good The Bad And The Ugly," "A Fistful Of Dollars" and "For A Few Dollars More"). But Siegel was less beloved of cinephiles. A cosmopolitan Chicago native who studied at Jesus College, Cambridge, he started directing montages at Warner Bros. (including the opening scene of "Casablanca"), before breaking into features, with a string of B-movies with everyone from Robert Mitchum to Elvis Presley (the latter on 1960's "Flaming Star"), but became most notable for his work with Eastwood on five pictures from 1968's "Coogan's Bluff" to 1979's "Escape From Alcatraz."
Siegel was an unpretentious, unprecious director, best known for tough, muscular crime movies, but he never became an auteur favorite, despite his obvious »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Casablanca 70th Anniversary Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Review
17 April 2012 9:08 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
“You must remember this…” Calling Casablanca a classic is something of an understatement. It’s the machinery of Hollywood in the 40’s at its pinnacle. It’s got great direction from Michael Curtiz, a witty and fast paced script, and stars. Stars like stars should be – indelible - and a cast of memorable supporting players who pop in brief appearances. Huphrey Bogart plays Rick, the owner of a bar in Casablanca whose life gets shaken up by the appearance of Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), his long lost love. But she’s now married to a leading resistance fighter, and there’s a war on. Our review of the 70th Anniversary edition of Casablanca on Blu-ray follows after the jump. The film opens introducing the world of Casablanca. The city is a port where many are stuck waiting to get to America. Many are predators, looking to get out by any means necessary. »
- Andre Dellamorte
TCM Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Encore
16 April 2012 2:03 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Bogie and Bergman light up the big screen once again for a special Turner Classic Movies Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Encore Event on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. local time in more than 450 select movie theaters. The initial Casablanca events were presented through Ncm.s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network in movie theaters on March 21 with many locations selling out across the country. Presented by Ncm Fathom Events, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), this rare encore presentation has been scheduled to meet the high demand from fans to see this great classic in theaters.
Tickets for the Turner Classic Movies Presents Casablanca 70th Anniversary Encore Eventare available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the Ncm Fathom website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
.Tens of thousands of fans nationwide celebrated the 70th »
- Michelle McCue
Hugh Hefner 86th Birthday Bash at the Playboy Mansion - Pals and Centerfolds Welcome
10 April 2012 1:41 PM, PDT | National Ledger | See recent National Ledger news »
Hugh Hefner turned 86 years old on Monday (4-9-2012) and the Playboy leader celebrated at the Playboy mansion over the weekend. Us Weekly reports on Saturday, the Mansion hosted its annual Casablanca Night party, with Hef as the guest of honor. "Casablanca Night is a very special night at the Playboy Mansion -- screening my favorite film on my birthday weekend," Hefner tells Us Weekly of the celebration, which is open to Hef's pals and Playboy centerfolds. "We dress for the occasion and after the film, my closest friends, my girls and I share champagne and caviar by candlelight in the dining room, that is converted into Rick's Cafe." The report adds Hefner was also feted with a special birthday cake featuring his face superimposed on Humphrey Bogart's body on the 1942 classic's original movie poster. More Playboy notes... Former mansion resident Kendra Wilkinson admits her marriage to Hank Baskett »
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