Warner Archive Deals Thread

[DaBargainHunta]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Lest you forget:

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Clash by Night is identified as a noir, but it barely qualifies as one IMO. It's more of a melodrama. Watch it already!

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

Clash by Night is identified as a noir, but it barely qualifies as one IMO. It's more of a melodrama. Watch it already!

You know those TO BE WATCHED piles us collectors like to build? Well, I also have one called TO BE WATCHED A.A.L.R. (As A Last Resort). Welcome CLASH BY NIGHT!

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Stanis

My fav is Touch of Evil, Orson's genre masterpiece.

I agree with those who categorize it as the "last classic era noir film." Not just because of its date, but because it's also the apex of classic noir and nothing that came after would ever equal or top it.

"It stinks in here!"

[brenton2000]

Why are we having these discussions on the deals thread? There’s a whole other thread to talk about Warner Archive releases.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by brenton2000

Why are we having these discussions on the deals thread? There’s a whole other thread to talk about Warner Archive releases.

Deals on WAC titles are often discussed on the regular Warner Archive thread so really, who cares?

[sherlockjr]

Originally Posted by Whoozit

The film noir 4 pack is still $22 at Walmart….I still didn’t buy it haha. My cut-off is like 1959. I know I know, let the lashing begin

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/698852174

Thanks for the heads up! I would never have thought of checking Walmart for this older set.

$22 must be close-out pricing, so I snatched it up. (It's been unavailable direct from Amazon since November and shows no sign of returning.).

I already had two of the titles, but I absolutely wanted the other two. At $22 it's cheaper than buying each of the other titles at $19 apiece. And more compact on limited shelf space, too.

[An4h0ny]

Originally Posted by brenton2000

Why are we having these discussions on the deals thread? There’s a whole other thread to talk about Warner Archive releases.

I took a spin through WAC titles on Amazon. I don't see a lot worth posting.
This looks kinda cool though...


(DVD) - 10.89

[Show spoiler]This informative, funny and very entertaining documentary offers rare behind-the-scenes footage from The Wizard of Oz plus fascinating reminiscences from the cast members and their families. Footage includes the 50th anniversary celebration in 1989, silent Oz films made by creator L. Frank Baum and much more. It's the ultimate companion piece to The Wizard of Oz.

I think this is the documentary that is included on the Deluxe Edition(s) of WoOz. Not positive though.

There's also this one.


(DVD) 6.99

[Show spoiler]A remake of Robert Montgomery's 1934 hit Hide-Out, this superb film directed by Robert B. Sinclair (known for his classic Broadway productions of The Philadelphia Story, Dodsworth and Pride and Prejudice) creates a mesmerizing dance between innocence and a life gone wrong.

[HenryHill]

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

Clash by Night is identified as a noir, but it barely qualifies as one IMO. It's more of a melodrama. Watch it already!

Keith Andes is a reason to watch because that man was smokin' hot.

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

You NOIR listers above need to show John Payne and Edmond O’Brien more love.

John Payne was a handsome actor whose resume is mostly filled with forgettable programmers. I'd add KANSAS CITY CONFIDENTIAL and 99 RIVER STREET to my list.

Edmond O'Brien was mostly a supporting player, but he did have solid lead roles in DOA, BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND DAWN, SHIELD FOR MURDER, and 711 OCEAN DRIVE, and memorable character roles in THE TURNING POINT and THE HITCHHIKER.

[DaBargainHunta]

Originally Posted by HenryHill

Keith Andes is a reason to watch because that man was smokin' hot.

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There you go, Professor Echo - watch it for Keith Andes.

[An4h0ny]

Originally Posted by HenryHill

Keith Andes is a reason to watch because that man was smokin' hot.

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Is it just me or is he giving off Harry Styles vibes? This picture is from Split Second.

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Marilyn was so damn gorgeous too.

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[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

There you go, Professor Echo - watch it for Keith Andes.

I’m more there for Marilyn as far my smoking hotness preference, but I do remember Keith Andes being in a small bit part on an episode of a later season ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW and wondering why he never became a bigger star after some early film starring vehicles.

[DaBargainHunta]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

I’m more there for Marilyn as far my smoking hotness preference, but I do remember Keith Andes being in a small bit part on an episode of a later season ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW and wondering why he never became a bigger star after some early film starring vehicles.

I watched it for Babs Stanwyck, who I adore, but it's near the bottom of her films for me - ahead of only The Two Mrs. Carrolls, which is a mess despite the dream team of Babs and Bogie, and the dull Crime of Passion.

[HenryHill]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

I’m more there for Marilyn as far my smoking hotness preference, but I do remember Keith Andes being in a small bit part on an episode of a later season ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW and wondering why he never became a bigger star after some early film starring vehicles.

Andes did a lot of TV bit parts, including an episode of The Lucy Show (shirt off) and the Star Trek episode The Apple (shirt off, of course), with a young unbilled David Soul.

Andes, like Tab Hunter, Doug McClure and other young, moderately talented muscle hunks from the 50s, couldn't get cast in major films in the 60s due to changing industry trends that favored ordinary-looking leading men like Dustin Hoffman and Gene Wilder. He retired in 1980, and sadly, he ended his own life at 85 after suffering from cancer and emphysema.

[rickmiddlebrooks]

Originally Posted by An4h0ny

I took a spin through WAC titles on Amazon. I don't see a lot worth posting.
This looks kinda cool though...


(DVD) - 10.89

[Show spoiler]This informative, funny and very entertaining documentary offers rare behind-the-scenes footage from The Wizard of Oz plus fascinating reminiscences from the cast members and their families. Footage includes the 50th anniversary celebration in 1989, silent Oz films made by creator L. Frank Baum and much more. It's the ultimate companion piece to The Wizard of Oz.

I think this is the documentary that is included on the Deluxe Edition(s) of WoOz. Not positive though.
...

You're right. It's on the 4K UHD disc from the 2019 release. Here's a description from its review:

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic (0:52) is a charmingly dated 1990 CBS TV documentary (which celebrated the film's 50th anniversary) hosted by Angela Lansbury. It has not been included on any Wizard of Oz home video release since 2009's 70th Anniversary Emerald Edition. It explores the enduring international legacy of Oz, scenes cut from the film, casting challenges (the studio initially wanted Shirley Temple to play Dorothy), Judy Garland's breakthrough performance, the development of the witches, set design, practical effects, differences between Baum's original book and the movie, critical reaction to the film, the competition Oz faced at the box-office when it was first released... and much, much more. With more interviews and archive footage than could realistically be listed here, fans of all stripes will find something to love, including production details that, by some freakish miracle, aren't repeated elsewhere in the set."

Rick

[BluJaye]

Picked up Black Eye for $14.71 with a 25% off coupon. This is a blind buy, but I love Fred Williamson.

[filmgenius89]

Down to $12.99

[queen_kitty]

Originally Posted by filmgenius89

Down to $12.99

Thanks for posting, this was on my wishlist!

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

I watched it for Babs Stanwyck, who I adore, but it's near the bottom of her films for me - ahead of only The Two Mrs. Carrolls, which is a mess despite the dream team of Babs and Bogie, and the dull Crime of Passion.

You're right about TWO MRS. CARROLLS being a dud, but I never have any trouble watching a Bogart or Stanwyck movie to see them blow up the crud and make it a good movie just by being there. Few performers achieve that level in my opinion, but Bogey and Barbara definitely work like that for me.

Wake up, Bogey, there are better films on the horizon, I promise!

[DaBargainHunta]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

You're right about TWO MRS. CARROLLS being a dud, but I never have any trouble watching a Bogart or Stanwyck movie to see them blow up the crud and make it a good movie just by being there. Few performers achieve that level in my opinion, but Bogey and Barbara definitely work like that for me.

Wake up, Bogey, there are better films on the horizon, I promise!

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Agreed. Even though I wouldn't recommend The Two Mrs. Carrolls, it occupies a strange space as something I'd still say is worth watching specifically because of who the leads are.

I actually have Bogie hanging up in my bedroom. I should post that one of these days, or at least send it to you.

[filmlover22]

I actually have Bogie hanging up in my bedroom. I should post that one of these days, or at least send it to you.

Whew. How long has he been hanging up there? And where did you get his body?