The Warner Archive is celebrating Halloween with a sale on some of their scariest movies, some that are silly scary, and some that are not that scary at all. As the classic children’s book “The Phantom Tollbooth” celebrates its 50th birthday, this is a good opportunity to get the DVD at 30 percent off. One of my fantasy favorites, “The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao” is on sale, too, along with some old-time Lon Chaney films, the creepy thriller “Night Must Fall,” sci-fi cult favorites like “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman” and “Queen of Outer Space” and more.
Contest: Win Four Films Featuring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, and Fred Astaire!
Posted on March 15, 2011 at 12:00 pm
The wonderful Warner Archive debuts four new films today and I have one set to give away! These are lesser-seen films from three of the greatest musical performers of all time, including Gene Kelly’s dream project, a film displays his talents in three different all-dance stories and Judy Garland’s first teaming with her most frequent co-star.
Yolanda and the Thief Fred Astaire and Lucille Bremer (of “Meet Me in St. Louis”) star in this fantasy musical about a man who poses as an angel to swindle an innocent heiress but…well, see if you can guess.
Invitation to the Dance Gene Kelly stars in a film that was his own project — all music, no dialogue, with three stories told through three different styles of dance. Kelly plays a clown, a Marine, and Sinbad the sailor.
Little Nellie Kelly Judy Garland plays a headstrong Irish lass who defies her father to marry the boy she loves but dies in childbirth. And she also plays the daughter, named for her mother. Her songs in this film include “It’s a Great Day for the Irish” and “Singing in the Rain.”
Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry Judy Garland again, her first time with frequent co-star Mickey Rooney. They get support from Sophie Tucker and several top character actors in the story of an actress and a jockey and a high-stakes horse race.
To enter for these movies, send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Warner’s in the subject line and don’t forget your address! I will pick one winner at random on March 20. Good luck!
Contest: Five Classic Romantic DVDs for Your Valentine
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Sharing a romantic movie with the one you love is one of life’s greatest pleasures. The fabulous Warner Archive has made more of their most beloved movies about romance available for the first time, including one of my all-time favorites, “The Enchanted Cottage” along with others featuring Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Bob Hope, Debbie Reynolds, and Jimmy Stewart. Here’s a clip from the sexy comedy “Sunday in New York,” starring Jane Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Rod Taylor, and Robert Culp.
And one of my lucky readers has a chance to win FIVE of them. All you need to do is visit the Warner Archive and pick the five titles you want. (If you need advice, ask me about the films with a comment below — I’ve seen almost all of them!) All titles on your list MUST be in the collection. Then send me the names of the five titles at moviemom@moviemom.com with WARNERS in the subject line. On February 15, I will pick one lucky winner at random. Good luck, and happy Valentine’s Day!
The Warner Archive is celebrating Halloween with a sale on some of their scariest movies, some that are silly scary, and some that are not that scary at all. As the classic children’s book “The Phantom Tollbooth” celebrates its 50th birthday, this is a good opportunity to get the DVD at 30 percent off. One of my fantasy favorites, “The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao” is on sale, too, along with some old-time Lon Chaney films, the creepy thriller “Night Must Fall,” sci-fi cult favorites like “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman” and “Queen of Outer Space” and more.