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George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review four classic films released in January for the first time on Blu-ray. We're shining the projector light on the pre-code film "Faithless," (1932) where Tallulah Bankhead's riveting performance will grip you as we unravel the fabric of her character's tumultuous journey from riches to rags.  Next, we waltz through the restoration brilliance of "The Prince and the Pauper" starring the charismatic Errol Flynn and the Mauch twins.  Then we horse around with the timeless hilarity of the Marx Brothers in "A Day at the Races." We wrap up with the jazzy musical "A Cabin in the Sky," starring Ethel Waters, Eddie Anderson, and Lena Horne, and with appearances by Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.  It's a fantastic start to 2024 for fans of classic films.  We provide a review of each film,  the restoration, and all of the extras to help you decide if you want to add it to your physical media collection.

Purchase links:
A DAY AT THE RACES (1937) Blu-ray
THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER (1937) Blu-ray
CABIN IN THE SKY  (1943) Blu-ray
FAITHLESS  (1932) Blu-ray

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Nicole Kitman, Errol Flynn, Peter Finch and David Gulpilil… they all are Australian actors who made their fortune in Hollywood. Australian talent is in fact very popular in the glitzy and cut-throat cinema business. Why is that? The book 'Cast Mates' looks behind the Hollywood curtain, from the Golden Age in the 1930s to the streaming wars of today. It follows the lives these four Australian actors and their cast mates and tells a story of how Australian cinema was founded, then faltered, before finding itself again.

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Warner Bros executive George Feltenstein takes us through the July 2022 Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive. 

We kick  off the discussion with the release of “Adventures of Don Juan” (1948) starring Errol Flynn and Viveca Lindfors, and directed by Vincent Sherman.   Beautifully restored in Technicolor, this film is another in the long line of swashbuckler roles for Flynn, though with a lighter touch.  Next George details “The Frisco Kid” (1979) starring Gene Wilder as a Polish rabbi who is traveling to San Francisco and Harrison Ford as a bank robber who befriends him along the way. This underrated comedy showcases Wilder in a more serious and sweet role, while fans of Harrison Ford get to see him in a rare western from earlier in his career.

And since this is July, George shares his review of the ultimate 4th of July film from the Warner Archive, the 1942 musical "Yankee Doodle Dandy" starring James Cagney and directed by Michael Curtiz.  And we finish with a discussion of some other patriotic films released by the Warner Archive that make for great 4th of July viewing options, including "The Clock", "For Me and My Gal," "Captains of the Clouds" and "The Big Parade."

Purchase on Amazon:
The Frisco Kid Blu-ray
Adventures of Don Juan Blu-ray
Yankee Doodle Dandy Blu-ray

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Warner Bros executive George Feltenstein takes us through the February 2022 releases from the Warner Archive.  

The month kicks off with the February 8th Blu-ray release of “Gold Diggers of 1933” starring Dick Powell, Joan Blondell, Aline Macmahon, Ruby Keeler, Warren Williams, and directed by Mervyn Leroy.   On February 15th, the immensely popular 1948 Technicolor version of “The Three Musketeers” starring Gene Kelly and Lana Turner, is released for the first time on Blu-ray.  Also releasing that day is the DVD of the popular TV series Legacies season 3.  And finally, George reviews the Blu-ray of the 1943 wartime thriller "Edge of Darkness," starring Errol Flynn and Ann Sheridan and directed by Lewis Milestone.

George provides background on all of the titles and insights into the restoration process for the classic films.

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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 July 2021 Blu-ray releases of three films and one TV series, providing information on the preservation and restoration of the films and insights into the storylines and production.  First is the controversial 1945 war classic, "Objective, Burma,"  starring Errol Flynn and directed by Raoul Walsh.  Next is the 1948 Monogram film Noir "I Wouldn't Be In Your Shoes," which was basically a lost film until this version, which is a restoration from the nitrate elements.  And finally, the gorgeous Technicolor classic "Take Me Out To The Ball Game," starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra has an interesting production history and includes memorable extras.  George also details the work put into the restoration of the classic Hanna-Barbera TV series "Herculoids" and what fans can expect in the future from the Hanna-Barbera library.

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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 May 2021 Blu-ray releases of four films, providing information on the preservation and restoration of the films and insights into the storylines and production.  First is the 1939 classic film, "The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex,"  starring Bette Davis and Errol Flynn.  Next is the rare 1947 RKO film Noir "They Won't Believe Me," which previously only existed in a cut version.  And finally, the gorgeous 1946 Technicolor Best Picture Oscar Nominee "The Yearling," starring Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman and directed by Clarence Brown.  George also gives a brief background on the Golden Harvest release of "The Drunken Master 2," which will be highlighted in more detail in a future podcast.

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We're in like Flynn on this week's episode of the Force Material podcast, as we explore how The Adventures of Robin Hood has influenced Star Wars!

With yet another telling of the Robin Hood legend in theatres, we decided to venture into Sherwood Forest to revisit the classic 1938 version, starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Claude Rains and Basil Rathbone!

First up, we talk about all the Star Wars news that's gone down since our last episode, including Mark Hamill's wild Boba Fett theory (01:25), the announcement of the Cassian Andor TV series (04:49), the casting of Pedro Pascal in The Mandalorian (08:39), and the latest Galaxy's Edge developments (10:21)!

Then it's onto our feature presentation (16:35), as George Lucas discusses the influence of Errol Flynn's swashbuckling films on Star Wars (32:51), and we explore the influence of The Adventures of Robin Hood on Ben Burtt (36:41) and the influence of Olivia de Havilland's Maid Marion on Princess Leia (38:07).

We look at the truth behind the Robin Hood legend (45:43), the time Errol Flynn fought Count Dooku (52:16), the immense influence of composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold on John Williams (53:43), the link between Errol Flynn and Darth Vader (57:37) and the time Star Wars literally became Robin Hood - in miniature (01:00:12). 

Finally, we take a brief look at Disney's live-action Robin Hood movie, directed by a man with a very interesting name (01:03:01), and we ask the question - does the world need yet another Robin Hood movie (01:10:11)?

On this week's A Taste of the Past, the tropical elegance and vibrant energy of Cuba's rich history and culture are recaptured in the stories of cocktails by two owners of the well known NYC rum bar, Cienfuegos – Jane Danger and Alla Lapushchik.