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1.Shadowlands (1993) starring: Anthony Hopkins, Debra Winger, Julian Fellowes, Roddy Maude-Roxby, Michael Denison directed by: Richard Attenborough January 31, 1995
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When C.S.Lewis, author of such books as "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" was only a small boy of 9, his mother died and he learned that his only way through the pain and loneliness was to encase himself in an impenetrable shell, so that pain could not touch him. He leads an ordered, safe life as an Oxford Don, singing in the cathedral choir and lecturing to audiences of adoring women readers. When he meets American writer, Joy Gresham, her brash, New York, Jewish forthrightness almost batters him but luckily he summons enough courage to begin a friendship. He agrees to marry her so as to allow her and her son to remain in England and gradually she softens his defences and becomes part of his life as a platonic friend. When they discover that Joy is dying from incurable cancer, Lewis realises ... Read More

2.Stars & Stripes Forever starring: Clifton Webb, Robert Wagner, Debra Paget, Ruth Hussey, Finlay Currie directed by: Henry Koster April 21, 1993
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This is a nice family movie that is worthwhile watching more than once not only by its great music but by Clifton Webb's acting. I hope to be able sometime within the near future to obtain a copy in DVD format.

3.Song to Remember, A starring: Paul Muni, Merle Oberon, Cornel Wilde, Nina Foch, George Coulouris directed by: Charles Vidor January 23, 1996
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A cameo on Frederick Chopin in his short lifespan. Wilde and Oberon give excellent performances and Paul Muni shines in this one. if you like a good story, lovely music and beautiful scenery, this is a classic well worth adding to your collection. Flicks of this quality, once made, will never be made again

4.Pt 109 starring: Cliff Robertson, Robert Culp, Ty Hardin, James Gregory, Grant Williams directed by: Leslie H. Martinson April 01, 1992
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Hey---those of you who are in charge: How come this here movie isn't on DVD or blu-ray, yet? Surely would like to see it happen, soon. thank you

5.Great Caruso starring: Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth, Dorothy Kirsten, Jarmila Novotna, Richard Hageman directed by: Richard Thorpe December 04, 1992
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This is a highly fictionaliased and heavily sentimental portrait of the great operatic tenor .It is lavishly mounted and has many popular ingredients which all helped in making it a major commercial hit in its day. There is the rags to riches nature of the story as Enrico Caruso rises from poverty on the back streets of Naples to becoming the darling of New York society ,overcoming the death of his mother while still a child and building a carrer in the opera houses of Europe before his US debut.There is the theme of his falling in love with a scion of New York society ,in the face of unbending parental disapproval .There are lots of popular operatic arias and a strong dose of religiosity ,with the Bach -Gounoud "Ave Marie" a particular standout ..for those with more populist taste there is a strong pop tune in ... Read More

6.Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934) starring: Norma Shearer, Fredric March, Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan, Katharine Alexander directed by: Sidney Franklin September 01, 1998
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This beautiful production from the early 1930's of a dark shadow hanging over the promise of glorious love and happiness is perhaps Norma Shearer's lovliest performance. The romance between poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett was filmed with a class and meticulous care only MGM could muster. Under Sidney Franklin's direction, William Daniels' photography, and the period flourish provided by Cedric Gibbons, this became one of the greatest romantic dramas ever to be filmed. Shearer loses her modern slinky charm and projects a luminous class as Elizabeth Barrett, a shining soul living with illness in a house strangled of love by her cruel and repressed father, played to horrible perfection by Charles Laughton. Her lifeline is her continuing correspondence with fellow poet Robert Browning. He has fallen in love ... Read More

7.Gallant Hours starring: Raymond Bailey, Robert Burton, James Cagney, Richard Carlyle (II), Ward Costello September 01, 1998
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Great performance by Cagney. As everyone else has mentioned - with so many BAD war movies out - where's the DVD of this?

8.Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years starring: Diahann Carroll, Ruby Dee, Amy Madigan, Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Audra McDonald directed by: Lynne Littman August 28, 2001
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I saw this film on TV. and have been waiting for a DVD copy. Please consider this film for a DVD. VHS is passe. Cathy

9.Mayerling (1968) starring: Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve, James Mason, Ava Gardner, James Robertson Justice directed by: Terence Young September 01, 1998
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I saw the 1968 version of Mayerling in April of 1969 at a base theater while I was in basic training in the Air Force. I note this because the subject of the film and its well-dressed actors and its European scenery were so different from the military surroundings and military "dress" which I was enduring at the time. I had not heard about the story of Prince Rudolph and Princess Maria before. But suspected Mayerling's tragic ending from the start, but I think it did take the film a long time to reach its conclusion. However, I believe Mayerling was a visual delight and the musical score was beautiful too. The cast was excellent with Omar Sharif and Catherine Deneuve along with Ava Gardner and James Mason. To many the story of these tragic lovers seemed unbelievable and some criticized the dresses the ... Read More

10.Gone To Texas starring: Sam Elliott, Claudia Christian, Devon Ericson, Michael C. Gwynne, Donald Moffat directed by: Peter Levin January 01, 1998
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I did not particularly liked the movie. I think it was done on the cheap, too full of cliches,macho posturing, and as usual depicted the foes of Bowie, Crockett, and other defenders of the Alamo as unconscionable, mean people, misstatements, and with omissions of truths. I personally do not recommend the movie to anyone.

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