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Articles tagged "james stewart"NewsJames Stewart rides his acting range in six-disc collectionby Bruce Dancis [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][23.May.08] :. Of all the male stars from Hollywood’s “Golden Age” in the 1930s, `40s and `50s, James Stewart may have been the most versatile. Yet while many modern moviegoers are familiar with... Featured Article Film DVD ReviewIts A Wonderful Life: Two-Disc Collectors Setby Zeth Lundy[3.Dec.07] :. Contrary to its public image, Frank Capra's greatest film is a dark and turbulent tale of surrender and sacrifice, of human frailty and defeatism, of that proverbial ledge from which hopes and dreams are thrown to the raging waters.  NewsFast-paced ‘Scarface’ pushed `30s violence limits, stirred censorsby Bruce Dancis [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][1.Jun.07] :. Two important and controversial Hollywood films—one from 1932, the other from 1950—are among the most intriguing recent DVD releases. The notoriety of the original Scarface,...  Film DVD ReviewThe Greatest Show on Earth (1952)by Jesse Hassenger[12.Apr.04] :. The circus crew is depicted as a cross between Santa's Workshop and the U.S. Army; they are impossibly virtuous, toiling endlessly for the delight of children.  Film DVD ReviewYou Can’t Take It With You (1938)by Chris Robé[25.Mar.03] :. Reveals the liberation offered by non-alienating work and examines the matrices between class and gender, as few other films do. PopMatters Pick Film ReviewRear Window (1954/2000)by Michael WardRear Window's theatrical rerelease is, among other things, a showcase for mainstream moviedom's emergent special effects technologies. |
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