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Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy Create Movie Magic in “Naughty Marietta”

Jeanette MacDonald knew how to flaunt spunk like no other woman in her time and, incredibly, she reigned during an era of ultra-spunky women. Jeanette knew how to be feisty and flirty without losing any of her natural refinement which…

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“History Is Made at Night” and More DVD and Blu-ray New Releases

History Is Made at Night

This week’s new releases offer everything from a Criterion Collection edition of a 1930s favorite to star-packed releases from the Warner Archive Collection to a complete series set of an iconic cartoon. We think you’ll find plenty of additions to…

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“Antebellum,” “The Mortal Storm” and Other Great New Blu-ray and DVD Releases

Antebellum

The Blu-ray and DVD releases are going to be fast and furious between now and the end of the year as the studios release titles that you’ll want to give and get as holiday gifts. There’s some terrific new offerings…

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The Enduring Legacy of Preston Sturges Is Celebrated in Two New Releases

Screenwriter, director and playwright Preston Sturges is a talent whose impact can still be felt in contemporary works. Having helped shape the screwball comedy format into a tried and true cinematic genre, Sturges had a knack for creating dialogue for…

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This Week’s New Releases Include “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” and “Gemini Man”

Mid-January is a weird, mellow time of the year. The holidays are gone, the weather and blah and there’s a general sense of ennui that floats listlessly through the grey days of winter. It’s no wonder then that so many…

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Check Out These Fantastic Film Finds from Classic Flix

Classic Flix has recently made some jaw-dropping titles available from the classic age of Hollywood. Spanning all genres, these new titles showcase terrific stars and unforgettable stories. Here’s a sampling of some of the, well, classic offerings that are waiting…

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“The Three Musketeers” Remains a Swashbuckling Sensation

These days, far too often do audiences take for granted the skill and planning that goes into making a fight sequence in a film seem believable. When done right, movie fight choreography can redefine the way that viewers respond to…

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