Warner Archive Podcast

New to DVD this week are six films starring icons Humphrey Bogart and Jimmy Cagney. BATTLE CIRCUS (1953) places Bogey inside a MASH unit during the Korean police action, THE CROWD ROARS (1932) put Cagney behind the wheel of a racecar, while CHINA CLIPPER (1936) puts Bogey behind the wheel of a transpacific airliner. THE GREAT O'MALLEY (1936) sees Bogey behind the eight ball due to Pat O'Brien's overzealous cop and KING OF THE UNDERWORLD (1939) sees Bogey dragging Kay Francis down to his level, while THESE WILDER YEARS (1956) puts seasoned vets James Cagney and Barbara Stanwyck against one another. We turn to the wide world of TV for the next 5 releases, including Ray Bradbury's THE HALLOWEEN TREE (1993) - narrated by the October man himself! Then we have three made-for-TV classics, THE SKY'S NO LIMIT (1984) with Anne Archer, Sharon Gless and Dee Wallace, PROMISE (1986) with James Garner and James Woods, and a truly all-star cast in VICTORY AT ENTEBBE (1977). Finally, we take to the skies for SKY COMMANDERS: THE COMPLETE ANIMATED SERIES (1986).

Richard Benjamin discusses highlights from his days shooting The Last of Sheila in the south of France - including the friendships he forged with writers Anthony Perkins and Steven Sondheim and fellow actors, Joan Hackett, James Mason and James Coburn. Visit Warner Archive for The Last of Sheila and other great Richard Benjamin films.

Richard Benjamin discusses highlights from his days shooting The Last of Sheila in the south of France - including the friendships he forged with writers Anthony Perkins and Steven Sondheim and fellow actors, Joan Hackett, James Mason and James Coburn. Visit WarnerArchive.com for The Last of Sheila and other great Richard Benjamin films.

New to DVD this week are five film noir selections from 1949 to 1952 that reflect a different shade of black. BORN TO BE BAD (1950) features a never-before-seen alternate ending. A WOMAN'S SECRET (1949) was written by Citizen Kane co-scribe, Herman J. Mankiewicz. SOUTHSIDE 1-1000 (1950) charts the evils of counterfeiting. WALK SOFTLY, STRANGER (1950) reunites The Third Man co-stars, Joseph Cotten and Alida Valli. Finally, THE LAS VEGAS STORY (1952) features Jane Russell, Vincent Price and Victor Mature.

New to DVD this week are five film noir selections from 1949 to 1952 that reflect a different shade of black. BORN TO BE BAD (1950) features a never-before-seen alternate ending. A WOMAN'S SECRET (1949) was written by Citizen Kane co-scribe, Herman J. Mankiewicz. SOUTHSIDE 1-1000 (1950) charts the evils of counterfeiting. WALK SOFTLY, STRANGER (1950) reunites The Third Man co-stars, Joseph Cotten and Alida Valli. Finally, THE LAS VEGAS STORY (1952) features Jane Russell, Vincent Price and Victor Mature.

New to DVD this week are two rarely seen TV series including Gene Roddenberry's THE LIEUTENANT (1964) and THE HEATHCLIFF and DINGBAT SHOW (1980), two 50's Baseball flicks including BIG LEAGUER (1953) with Edward G. Robinson and THE GREAT AMERICAN PASTIME (1956) with Ann Miller and Anne Francis, two Early talkies including SCARLET PAGES (1930) and DANCING SWEETIES (1930), and four fan favorites including BARCELONA (1994), THE BOY WHO COULD FLY (1986), LOVE AFFAIR (1994) and THE VALLEY OF GWANGI (1969) all back in print.

New to DVD this week are two rarely seen TV series including Gene Roddenberry's THE LIEUTENANT (1964) and THE HEATHCLIFF and DINGBAT SHOW (1980), two 50's Baseball flicks including BIG LEAGUER (1953) with Edward G. Robinson and THE GREAT AMERICAN PASTIME (1956) with Ann Miller and Anne Francis, two Early talkies including SCARLET PAGES (1930) and DANCING SWEETIES (1930), and four fan favorites including BARCELONA (1994), THE BOY WHO COULD FLY (1986), LOVE AFFAIR (1994) and THE VALLEY OF GWANGI (1969) all back in print.

Presenting six examples of Time Twisted cinema from the '60s and '70s including Ken Russell's infamous LISZTOMANIA (1975), George Cukor's modern 'women's picture,' THE CHAPMAN REPORT (1962), Richard Benjamin in PORTNOY'S COMPLAINT (1972), The Dave Clark 5 in HAVING A WILD WEEKEND (1965), William Conrad's production of A COVENANT WITH DEATH (1967) and a non-ironic THE COOL ONES (1967). Then the Warner Archive Collection team tackles three Rod Taylor films, including spy-spoof THE LIQUIDATOR (1965), Jack Cardiff and John Ford's YOUNG CASSIDY (1965), and the swashbuckling SEVEN SEAS TO CALAIS (1962). The team wraps it up with two re-listed titles, Sondheim's THE LAST OF SHEILA (1973) and Paul Newman starring in THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE ROY BEAN (1972).

Presenting six examples of Time Twisted cinema from the '60s and '70s including Ken Russell's infamous LISZTOMANIA (1975), George Cukor's modern 'women's picture,' THE CHAPMAN REPORT (1962), Richard Benjamin in PORTNOY'S COMPLAINT (1972), The Dave Clark 5 in HAVING A WILD WEEKEND (1965), William Conrad's production of A COVENANT WITH DEATH (1967) and a non-ironic THE COOL ONES (1967). Then the Warner Archive Collection team tackles three Rod Taylor films, including spy-spoof THE LIQUIDATOR (1965), Jack Cardiff and John Ford's YOUNG CASSIDY (1965), and the swashbuckling SEVEN SEAS TO CALAIS (1962). The team wraps it up with two re-listed titles, Sondheim's THE LAST OF SHEILA (1973) and Paul Newman starring in THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE ROY BEAN (1972).

The Warner Archive Collection staff present a six-pack of Italian produced sixties selections that will have you screaming, Toga! (Or in one case, Turban!) Films include Steve Reeves in THE SLAVE (1962) and SANDOKAN THE GREAT (1963), a triple team-up with HERCULES, SAMSON, AND ULYSSES (1964), Victor Mature and Orson Welles in THE TARTARS (1961), the Pythagorean tale of DAMON AND PYTHIAS (1962) and engineering action in GOLD FOR THE CAESARS (1963).

The Warner Archive Collection staff present a six-pack of Italian produced sixties selections that will have you screaming, Toga! (Or in one case, Turban!) Films include Steve Reeves in THE SLAVE (1962) and SANDOKAN THE GREAT (1963), a triple team-up with HERCULES, SAMSON, AND ULYSSES (1964), Victor Mature and Orson Welles in THE TARTARS (1961), the Pythagorean tale of DAMON AND PYTHIAS (1962) and engineering action in GOLD FOR THE CAESARS (1963).

Gary Cooper's daughter, Maria Cooper Janis, retells stories from her father's legendary career, including behind-the-scenes insights from The Hanging Tree. Visit WarnerArchive.com for The Hanging Tree and other great Gary Cooper films.

Gary Cooper's daughter, Maria Cooper Janis, retells stories from her father's legendary career, including behind-the-scenes insights from The Hanging Tree. Visit Warner Archive for The Hanging Tree and other great Gary Cooper films.

The Warner Archive Collection staff reflect upon the Gallant Men (1963), the Kirby Grant and Chinook Adventure Triple Features, five more films including, Big Shots (1988), The Doctor and The Girl (1949), Cool Breeze (1972), Brass Target (1978) and John Paul Jones (1959). Finally, we have Christmas in July featuring both a Rankin Bass and Hanna Barbera Christmas Collection along with the animated Heidi's Song (1982).

The Warner Archive Collection staff reflect upon the Gallant Men (1963), the Kirby Grant and Chinook Adventure Triple Features, five more films including, Big Shots (1988), The Doctor and The Girl (1949), Cool Breeze (1972), Brass Target (1978) and John Paul Jones (1959). Finally, we have Christmas in July featuring both a Rankin Bass and Hanna Barbera Christmas Collection along with the animated Heidi's Song (1982).