Category Archives: DVD

Two Warriors

Posted on December 9, 2001 by James McNally

Yesterday, I watched not one, but two sweeping historical biopics. In the afternoon, I watched Patton (1970), starring George C. Scott. In the evening, it was Gandhi (1982), with Ben Kingsley. Two men, both warriors of a sort, but completely … Continue reading →

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Old Movies

Posted on December 4, 2001 by James McNally

The weekend was spent in front of the tube, watching old movies. This is probably a pre-emptive strike against the sort of frantic last-minute shopping I’ll have to do for the next couple of weekends. I’m also behind on several … Continue reading →

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Citizen Kane

Posted on October 5, 2001 by James McNally

Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, so maybe I’ll finally be able to catch up on my blog reading and posting. That is, if I finish the two articles and two web sites I’m working on. Ah, freelance! Brooke and I watched … Continue reading →

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We Want Widescreen Wonka!

Posted on August 8, 2001 by James McNally

Stop the insanity! Warner Bros. has changed its mind and is now threatening to release the DVD for Willy Wonka (the classic film starring Gene Wilder based on Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”) in a full-screen only (ie. … Continue reading →

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Withnail and I Coming From Criterion

Posted on May 4, 2001 by James McNally

Just read on DVD Journal that, finally, Criterion is putting out Withnail and I in a special edition DVD on July 10. Mark it on your calendars, people!

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