Around the Blogosphere This Week
Miscellaneous bits of news and fun stuff from around the Internet......Film director-historian-preservationist Steve Latshaw was just named the new director of the Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine, California. Steve is a great guy, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for the museum with him at the helm.
...And speaking of Lone Pine, tickets for this year's festival, held from October 9th-12th, go on sale on July 15th.
...F1: THE MOVIE (2025), a racing movie starring Brad Pitt, is receiving good buzz and word of mouth. I anticipate seeing it in the next few days. A trailer is here. (Update: My positive review may be read here.)
...The July streaming lineup on the Criterion Channel includes "Miami Neo-Noir" and "Summer Romances."
...Over at Riding the High Country, Colin has reviewed Dick Powell and Lizabeth Scott in PITFALL (1948).
...Almost two decades on, the original cast of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (2006) is reuniting for a sequel. Kenneth Branagh joins the cast as the husband of Miranda (Meryl Streep).
...Glenn Erickson of Trailers From Hell and Toby Roan of 50 Westerns From the 50s have each favorably reviewed the wonderful new Warner Archive Blu-ray release of CHEYENNE (1955-63). For anyone who may have missed it, I reviewed the set in May.
...At The Hannibal 8, Toby has also reviewed the LIGHTHOUSE (1947) Blu-ray I reviewed here in April. Like CHEYENNE, this is a release deserving of attention!
...I also recently learned that Bear Manor Media published a biography, ALEXIS SMITH, written by Peter Shelley, a little over a year ago.
...Glenn Erickson's disc reviews are always worth reading. Some of his latest are LAW AND ORDER (1932) from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, THREE COMRADES (1938) from the Warner Archive Collection, and MIDNIGHT (1939) from the Criterion Collection. (Speaking of MIDNIGHT, a reminder that it's on sale half price this month in the annual Barnes & Noble Criterion sale.)
...Over at Greenbriar Picture Shows, John McElwee shares some great pics of Clark Gable, including a couple of Gable appearing on a radio show with Margaret O'Brien.
...Karen Burroughs Hannsberry reviews four enjoyable noir titles in her latest "Noir Nook" column for Classic Movie Hub. I've liked them all!
...Eva Marie Saint turned 101 on Independence Day! Please visit my photo-filled centennial tribute to the actress in honor of her birthday.
...Notable Passings: Actor-Singer Bobby Sherman, remembered for TV's HERE COME THE BRIDES (1968-70), has died at 81. Sherman had a second career working as a first responder in various capacities. It's sad to note that all five primary cast members of HERE COME THE BRIDES have now passed away...Actress Maureen Hingert, who appeared in small roles in THE KING AND I (1956) and several '50s Westerns, has passed on at 88...Rick Hurst of TV's THE DUKES OF HAZZARD (1979-82), where he played Cletus, has died at 79...Kenneth Colley, who played Admiral Piett in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) and RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983), has passed away at 87...Quentin Tarantino regular Michael Madsen has died at 67. Survivors include his sister, actress Virginia Madsen...Composer Lalo Schifrin, whose work included the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE theme music, has passed on at 93.
...For additional recent links of interest to classic film fans, please visit my June 21st column.
posted by Laura @ 9:20 PM
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