Around the Blogosphere This Week

Miscellaneous bits of news and fun stuff from around the internet...

...Marvelous news from Flicker Alley: REPEAT PERFORMANCE (1947), a huge favorite of mine I've been fortunate to see on a big screen multiple times, is coming to Blu-ray/DVD in January! The set will have extras contributed by a number of familiar names, including Eddie Muller, Alan K. Rode, Farran Smith Nehme (the Self-Styled Siren), and Nora Fiore (the Nitrate Diva). This will be one of the must-have releases of 2022 for classic film fans. I'm looking forward to reviewing the release here in a few weeks.

...Here's the new trailer for DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA (2021), which will be out in March. I loved the previous film which was released in the fall of 2019.

...The Criterion Collection's announcements for February 2022 include LOVE AFFAIR (1939) and WRITTEN ON THE WIND (1956). LOVE AFFAIR has been rescued from public domain by the Museum of Modern Art and Lobster Films; extras include an interview with Farran Smith Nehme and two radio adaptations. Douglas Sirk's WRITTEN ON THE WIND has previously had a Criterion DVD release, but the vivid colors make it a natural for a Blu-ray upgrade. Extras include the 2008 documentary ACTING FOR DOUGLAS SIRK.

...Josh Shepherd of Faith & Family Media Blog takes a look at the "hits and misses" of the November 12th Disney+ Day announcements.

...The University Press of Kentucky is having a holiday sale through January 31st. They publish many film-related biographies and other books so be sure to check it out.

...The latest announcements from Kino Lorber's Studio Classics line include two more film noir collections, the Dark Side of Cinema VI and Dark Side of Cinema VII. Not-on-DVD titles such as SINGAPORE (1947), which I only own on VHS, are included in the half dozen titles in these collections. Also ahead: Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne in WHEN TOMORROW COMES (1939); Arthur Kennedy, Peggy Dow, and Julie Adams in BRIGHT VICTORY (1951); and the '70s teen film ALMOST SUMMER (1978), starring Lee Purcell, Bruno Kirby, and Didi Conn. The latter film is of personal interest as my father was acquainted with the screenwriters' sister and I received a poster for the film when it was first released. The Berg Sisters now write Hallmark movies!

...Recent reviews from CineSavant Glenn Erickson include MIDWAY (1976), a UK Blu-ray release from Indictor; THE WINDOW (1947) from the Warner Archive Collection; and the new pair of Argentinian film noir releases from Flicker Alley, THE BEAST MUST DIE (1952) and THE BITTER STEMS (1956).

...Phyllis Loves Classic Movies has a nice close-up look at Audrey Long's wedding gown in a favorite film noir, BORN TO KILL (1947).

...Silver Scenes has the rundown on the 2022 TCM Big Screen Classics series, which includes THE QUIET MAN (1952) and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946).

...From Variety, "The Best Old Hollywood Podcasts." I rarely listen to podcasts simply due to being spread too thin on time, but this seems like a good starter list.

...Two friends have recently spoken on Robert Bellissimo's YouTube series: Toby Roan discusses JOHNNY GUITAR (1954) and Raquel Stecher has an upcoming chat on THE HITCH-HIKER (1953). (Update: The HITCH-HIKER discussion is now available!)

...Raquel also has a new video on classic film books!

...Speaking of film books, Vienna shares her thoughts on Leonard Maltin's new memoir at Vienna's Classic Hollywood.

...Jennifer Garlen shares her five favorite Marvel movies at Virtual Virago.

...Notable Passing: Voice actor Will Ryan, whose long career began in the early '80s, has passed on at 72. His many credits included MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL (1983).

...For additional recent links of interest to classic film fans, please check out my November 6th roundup.

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