It’s a collection of 6 — count ’em Six — horror and sci-fi curiosities from the ’40s and ’50s, aimed straight at covetous fantasy film addicts. Wacky scripts, strange characterizations and poverty row production values are on view, but the fine transfers reveal professional cinematography and occasional impressive direction. The films are definitely of their time — the censor-inhibited 1940s pictures rely on spooky situations because they can’t show blood or too much violence. And a pair of low-end B&w ‘scope thrillers from the ‘fifties drive-in era do more with less, cutting corners in interesting ways. Viavision anoints the shows with expert commentaries and a couple of real surprises: an entire extra feature and a rare 1950s TV show.
Silver Screams Cinema
Region-Free Blu-ray
Return of the Ape Man, The Phantom Speaks, The Vampire’s Ghost, Valley of the Zombies, She Devil, The Unknown Terror
Viavision [Imprint] 54, 55, 56
1944-1957 / B&w / 2:35 widescreen...
Silver Screams Cinema
Region-Free Blu-ray
Return of the Ape Man, The Phantom Speaks, The Vampire’s Ghost, Valley of the Zombies, She Devil, The Unknown Terror
Viavision [Imprint] 54, 55, 56
1944-1957 / B&w / 2:35 widescreen...
- 8/17/2021
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
"Adventures of Captain Marvel" is a 1941 12-chapter black-and-white Republic Pictures film serial, directed by John English and William Witney, starring Tom Tyler as 'Captain Marvel', with Frank Coghlan, Jr. as 'Billy Batson', adapting the comic book character that appeared in Fawcett Comics:
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"Captain Marvel" Comic Books...
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Adventures of Captain Marvel":
"Captain Marvel" Comic Books...
- 1/15/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The world’s top protection agent [Ryan Reynolds] is called upon to guard the life of his mortal enemy, one of the world’s most notorious hitmen [Samuel L. Jackson]. The relentless bodyguard and manipulative assassin have been on the opposite end of the bullet for years and are thrown together for a wildly outrageous 24 hours.
During their raucous and hilarious adventure from England to the Hague, they encounter high-speed car chases, outlandish boat escapades and a merciless Eastern European dictator [Gary Oldman] who is out for blood. Salma Hayek joins the mayhem as Jackson’s equally notorious wife.
The film will be “hitting” theatres on August 18.
Wamg invites you to enter for the chance to win Two (2) seats to the advance screening of The Hitman’S Bodyguard on August 15 at 7Pm in the St. Louis area.
Answer the Following:
Surrounding Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman’S Bodyguard is an especially crack cast...
During their raucous and hilarious adventure from England to the Hague, they encounter high-speed car chases, outlandish boat escapades and a merciless Eastern European dictator [Gary Oldman] who is out for blood. Salma Hayek joins the mayhem as Jackson’s equally notorious wife.
The film will be “hitting” theatres on August 18.
Wamg invites you to enter for the chance to win Two (2) seats to the advance screening of The Hitman’S Bodyguard on August 15 at 7Pm in the St. Louis area.
Answer the Following:
Surrounding Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman’S Bodyguard is an especially crack cast...
- 8/9/2017
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The team operating the drone and capturing footage in Milford Sound included (L to R) Jack English, Bazz Deans, Tony Young, Joe Allen, Peter Houston.
Tourism company Southern Discoveries will be able to showcase their product to tourists from around the globe via an immersive 360° Virtual Reality video.
The company is one of the first tourism operators in New Zealand to use the Vr technology, which places the guest in the very heart of Milford Sound, able to "look up at the towering sides of the majestic fjord and down into the crystal clear waters", according to Southern Discoveries.
It is the first company to present Milford Sound in Vr, and buyers will be able to view the experience at Trenz in Rotorua this week. .
.We were the first company to operate cruises in Milford Sound and now to be the first operator presenting agents with this amazing technology is...
Tourism company Southern Discoveries will be able to showcase their product to tourists from around the globe via an immersive 360° Virtual Reality video.
The company is one of the first tourism operators in New Zealand to use the Vr technology, which places the guest in the very heart of Milford Sound, able to "look up at the towering sides of the majestic fjord and down into the crystal clear waters", according to Southern Discoveries.
It is the first company to present Milford Sound in Vr, and buyers will be able to view the experience at Trenz in Rotorua this week. .
.We were the first company to operate cruises in Milford Sound and now to be the first operator presenting agents with this amazing technology is...
- 5/9/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
In theaters on December 9th, check out the newest images from Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is the long-awaited feature film version of John le Carré’s classic bestselling novel. The thriller is directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In). The screenplay adaptation is by the writing team of Bridget O’Connor & Peter Straughan.
(L to R) Actor John Hurt, Director of Photography Hoyte van Hoytema, Director Tomas Alfredson, and Actor Gary Oldman on the set of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, a Focus Features release. Credit Jack English
The time is 1973. The Cold War of the mid-20th Century continues to damage international relations. Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (Sis), a.k.a. MI6 and code-named the Circus, is striving to keep pace with other countries’ espionage efforts and to keep the U.K. secure. The head of the Circus, known as Control (John Hurt...
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is the long-awaited feature film version of John le Carré’s classic bestselling novel. The thriller is directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In). The screenplay adaptation is by the writing team of Bridget O’Connor & Peter Straughan.
(L to R) Actor John Hurt, Director of Photography Hoyte van Hoytema, Director Tomas Alfredson, and Actor Gary Oldman on the set of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, a Focus Features release. Credit Jack English
The time is 1973. The Cold War of the mid-20th Century continues to damage international relations. Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (Sis), a.k.a. MI6 and code-named the Circus, is striving to keep pace with other countries’ espionage efforts and to keep the U.K. secure. The head of the Circus, known as Control (John Hurt...
- 11/22/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Jack English Gary Oldman as George Smiley in ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’
Early in his career, actor Gary Oldman was known for playing frenzied villains such as a corrupt agent-murderer in “The Professional” or a terrorist in “Air Force One.”
In recent years, Oldman has played roles that have dialed down the frenzy, but are no less intense: Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” films, and Jim Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” series. But no performance has generated the...
Early in his career, actor Gary Oldman was known for playing frenzied villains such as a corrupt agent-murderer in “The Professional” or a terrorist in “Air Force One.”
In recent years, Oldman has played roles that have dialed down the frenzy, but are no less intense: Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” films, and Jim Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” series. But no performance has generated the...
- 11/21/2011
- by Barbara Chai
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Here’s your latest look at the U.S. trailer for Rowan Atkinson’s “Johnny English Reborn”. Which reminds me: when you’re as old as Atkinson, should you really be going around playing a character named “Johnny”? Shouldn’t it be “John English” by now? Or “Jonathan English”? Just sayin’. Rowan Atkinson returns to the role of the accidental secret agent who doesn’t know fear or danger in the comedy spy-thriller Johnny English Reborn. In his latest adventure, the most unlikely intelligence officer in Her Majesty’s Secret Service must stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate a world leader and cause global chaos. In the years since Mi-7′s top spy vanished off the grid, he has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. But when his agency superiors learn of an attempt against the Chinese premier’s life, they must...
- 8/18/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Yes, ladies, R-Patz doesn’t just bite… he also croons!
If they ever make a Twilight musical (and we should be so lucky) I really hope they cast Robert Pattinson as Edward again. We’ve just learned the bed-headed Brit made a trip Nov. 27 to Norman’s Rare Guitars in Tarzana, Calif., to pick up a brand new Fender Stratocaster John English Master Built Zebrawood Guitar. And while that’s certainly a mouthful, we can’t help but wonder: Isn’t R-Patz’s old guitar, the one referred to as his “one true companion,” going to be lonely now?
In case you’ve never heard Rob’s music — he has the voice of a thousand angels singing in unison — check out his performance of “Let Me Sign” below:
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Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson Are Getting Excited For Their ‘Breaking Dawn’ Baby: ‘I Really Can’t Wait!
If they ever make a Twilight musical (and we should be so lucky) I really hope they cast Robert Pattinson as Edward again. We’ve just learned the bed-headed Brit made a trip Nov. 27 to Norman’s Rare Guitars in Tarzana, Calif., to pick up a brand new Fender Stratocaster John English Master Built Zebrawood Guitar. And while that’s certainly a mouthful, we can’t help but wonder: Isn’t R-Patz’s old guitar, the one referred to as his “one true companion,” going to be lonely now?
In case you’ve never heard Rob’s music — he has the voice of a thousand angels singing in unison — check out his performance of “Let Me Sign” below:
Click here to view the embedded video.
Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson Are Getting Excited For Their ‘Breaking Dawn’ Baby: ‘I Really Can’t Wait!
- 12/1/2010
- by Andy
- HollywoodLife
The B Noir festival is a hit! It's always a delight to hear about retrospective programming doing well. There are still people out there interested in and trying out old movies in theaters. Or maybe the San Francisco noir crowd is just that strong. I'd written about "I Wake Up Dreaming" a couple of weeks back (read it here); I have since went and saw some of the movies they're playing.
If you're in the Bay Area and you haven't spared the time, there's good news. The festival was supposed to end this Thursday, but I have just been informed that since it is selling out so well, they've decided to add another week of showings!
The list of extra screenings is at the bottom, but before that, I want to recommend trying to get to this Friday's showing of The Devil Thumbs a Ride, which I managed to catch on the fest's opening night.
If you're in the Bay Area and you haven't spared the time, there's good news. The festival was supposed to end this Thursday, but I have just been informed that since it is selling out so well, they've decided to add another week of showings!
The list of extra screenings is at the bottom, but before that, I want to recommend trying to get to this Friday's showing of The Devil Thumbs a Ride, which I managed to catch on the fest's opening night.
- 5/27/2009
- by Arya Ponto
- JustPressPlay.net
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