John Latchem
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‘French Connection’ Censorship Extols Virtues of Physical Media
Reports began circulating in the past few days that a few seconds of dialogue have disappeared from digital versions of 1971 Best Picture Oscar winner The French Connection available at digital retailers and streaming services. The scene in question takes place just shy of the 10-minute mark, as Gene Hackman’s Popeye Doyle character encounters his … Continue reading “‘French Connection’ Censorship Extols Virtues of Physical Media”
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Thanks for the Memories, Vin
He was the greatest voice of the greatest game. Vin Scully, the legendary Dodgers broadcaster who entertained millions of baseball fans for generations by turning each game into a story unto itself, died Aug. 2, 2022, at the age of 94. Even among the Dodgers’ storied franchise history that includes celebrated personalities such as Tommy … Continue reading “Thanks for the Memories, Vin”
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‘French Connection’ Censorship Extols Virtues of Physical Media
Reports began circulating in the past few days that a few seconds of dialogue have disappeared from digital versions of 1971 Best Picture Oscar winner The French Connection available at digital retailers and streaming services. The scene in question takes place just shy of the 10-minute mark, as Gene Hackman’s Popeye Doyle character encounters his … Continue reading “‘French Connection’ Censorship Extols Virtues of Physical Media”
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Thanks for the Memories, Vin
He was the greatest voice of the greatest game. Vin Scully, the legendary Dodgers broadcaster who entertained millions of baseball fans for generations by turning each game into a story unto itself, died Aug. 2, 2022, at the age of 94. Even among the Dodgers’ storied franchise history that includes celebrated personalities such as Tommy … Continue reading “Thanks for the Memories, Vin”
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Silly ‘Ghostbusters’ Dispute Hinges on One Word
The notion that the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot wouldn’t be included in an upcoming franchise Blu-ray set seems to have touched a nerve in that film’s fans that it somehow isn’t getting the “respect” they think it’s due. Nonsense. The upcoming Ghostbusters Ultimate Collection Blu-ray/4K set appears to be the trilogy that includes 1984’s Ghostbusters, 1989’s … Continue reading “Silly ‘Ghostbusters’ Dispute Hinges on One Word”
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If Only Comic-Con Could Always Be This Mellow
When is Comic-Con not Comic-Con? The more accurate question, though, would be, when is Comic-Con like any other comic con? After two years sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic, Comic-Con International held its first in-person event in two years over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26-28 in San Diego. Dubbed “Comic-Con Special Edition,” the event was much more … Continue reading “If Only Comic-Con Could Always Be This Mellow”
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The Future of ‘Star Wars’ Storytelling Is Clear
The week of “May the 4th Be With You” has been a banner one for Dave Filoni, the longtime animation veteran who is now one of the leading creatives of “Star Wars” content over at Lucasfilm. Monday, May 4, marked the triumphant finale of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” the CG-animated series executive produced by … Continue reading “The Future of ‘Star Wars’ Storytelling Is Clear”
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Playing in the Fanboy Sandbox
The home video availability of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is sure to rekindle discussions over the legacy of the “Star Wars” franchise and the latest film’s contribution to it. Star Wars fans mostly agree that Rise of Skywalker is a disappointing final chapter of the saga, but are embroiled in an online debate … Continue reading “Playing in the Fanboy Sandbox”
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‘Star Wars,’ Comic Books and the Legacy of Fox
One of the overriding concerns of the aftermath of the Walt Disney Co.’s purchase of 20th Century Fox studios has been how the House of Mouse would treat its newfound assets and the legacy of the studio in general. The immediate assumption was that the studio was bolstering its content roster for the Disney+ streaming … Continue reading “‘Star Wars,’ Comic Books and the Legacy of Fox”
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Disney+ First Impressions
The Nov. 12 launch of the new Disney+ streaming service has made quite an impact its first day, lighting up social media with several trending topics. The chatter began almost as soon as the app became available in the U.S. around midnight, with users prancing around the site eager to discover all the goodies Disney … Continue reading “Disney+ First Impressions”
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Navigating the Tricky Paths of Digital Ownership
During a recent visit with my brother, he wanted to watch The Big Lebowski, but didn’t have the disc available. He had purchased the copy on iTunes, but his Roku smart TV doesn’t have an iTunes app. When hooking up his computer to the TV didn’t work, he considered buying the movie again through his … Continue reading “Navigating the Tricky Paths of Digital Ownership”
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Capturing the Spirit of ’80s Cinema
Given how many kids of the 1970s and 1980s are creating the movies and TV shows of today, it’s no surprise that retro is in. And that includes making new products look like they were released a long time ago. For example, shopping at Barnes & Noble I came across a behind-the-scenes book for the … Continue reading “Capturing the Spirit of ’80s Cinema”
