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man who shot liberty valance, paramount presents review
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[4K Ultra HD – Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ (1962) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: John Ford

Cast: James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles

Release Date: May 17, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Paramount Presents brings one of the greatest movies of the Western genre to 4K UHD with HDR. Pioneering Oscar-winning director John Ford brings together an all-star cast that features (for the first time together) John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart, alongside Vera Miles, Lee Marvin, John Carradine and Lee Van Cleef. Adapted from a short story by Dorothy M. Johnson, the screenplay by James Warner Bellah and Willis Goldbeck left us with an iconic quote—“when the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD – Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ (1962) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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harold and maude, paramount presents, blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Harold And Maude’ (1971) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

Harold And Maude (1971) (Paramount Presents) [Blu-Ray] Director: Hal Ashby Cast: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles Release Date: December 7, 2021 A Review By: Kevin Lovell Disc Rating: 7/10 Synopsis: Director Hal Ashby’s coming-of-age comedy, based on a screenplay by Colin Higgins, celebrates 50 years in this beautifully restored and remastered Blu-ray from Paramount Presents. In this essential cult-classic, Howard is a death-obsessed teen … Continue reading [Blu-Ray Review] ‘Harold And Maude’ (1971) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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vanilla sky paramount presents review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Vanilla Sky’ (2001) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Cameron Crowe

Cast: Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Kurt Russell

Release Date: November 16, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Oscar winning writer/director Cameron Crowe (JERRY MAGUIRE) reunites with producer/star Tom Cruise for this mind-bending roller-coaster ride of romance, comedy, suspicion, love, sex and dreams. Based on 1997’s ABRE LOS OJOS, also co-starring Penelope Cruz, VANILLA SKY’s soul-searching story is set in New York City. Lensed by Oscar winning cinematographer John Toll (BRAVEHEART), it’s a visually stunning film with a Times Square sequence not to be forgotten. Paramount Pictures is proud to present this limited-edition remaster, from a new 4K film transfer supervised by Cameron Crowe. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Vanilla Sky’ (2001) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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the sheik paramount presents review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Sheik’ (1921) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: George Melford

Cast: Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres

Release Date: November 2, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

THE SHEIK opened at the height of a nation’s appetite for motion pictures and sealed Rudolph Valentino’s status as a heart-throb Hollywood legend. While his untimely death would break the hearts of his adoring fans, the movie broke box-office records for Paramount Pictures in 1921. One hundred years later, this essential Romance of a charming Arabian sheik’s infatuation with an Englishwoman endures. This limited-edition Blu-ray includes a new look at the classic with Professor Leslie Midkiff DeBauche, and an original music score composed by Roger Bellon. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Sheik’ (1921) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Breakdown’ (1997) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Jonathan Mostow

Cast: Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan, J.T. Walsh

Release Date: September 21, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Kurt Russell is Jeff Taylor, headed toward a new life in California with his wife Amy (Kathleen Quinlan). When their car dies on a remote highway, a seemingly helpful trucker (J.T. Walsh) offers Amy a ride to the local diner while Jeff waits with the car. Then Jeff discovers his vehicle was deliberately tampered with, and by the time he gets to the next town, his worst fears are about to come true. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Breakdown’ (1997) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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bugsy malone paramount presents blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bugsy Malone’ (1976) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

Bugsy Malone (1976) (Paramount Presents) [Blu-Ray] Director: Alan Parker Cast: Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florence Garland Release Date: August 31, 2021 A Review By: Kevin Lovell Disc Rating: 7/10 Synopsis: Before FAME, PINK FLOYD: THE WALL, THE COMMITMENTS, and EVITA, acclaimed director Alan Parker redefined the movie musical with his first feature length film. Set in 1929 New York City, BUGSY MALONE captures a flashy … Continue reading [Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bugsy Malone’ (1976) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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another 48 hrs blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Another 48 HRS’ (1990) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Walter Hill

Cast: Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Brion James

Release Date: July 6, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Eight years after the first 48 hours of mayhem, Reggie (Murphy) is about to be released from the pen.  But, after the bus transporting him flips over (17 times), Inspector Jack Cates (Nolte) enlists the ex-con for another seemingly impossible two-day task to nail an elusive drug lord with a price on Reggie’s head. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Another 48 HRS’ (1990) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ’48 HRS’ (1982) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Walter Hill

Cast: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Annette O’Toole

Release Date: July 6, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Nick Nolte is unforgettable as Jack Cates, a rough-edged Inspector on the hunt for two vicious cop-killers. Unlikely ride-along con Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy), is given 48-hour leave from prison to help Cates on the case. The laughs fly almost as much as the punches, as both men pursue two very different goals in a short amount of time. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ’48 HRS’ (1982) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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the greatest show on earth paramount presents review
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[Blu-Ray Review] Cecil B. DeMille’s ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ (1952) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

[Blu-Ray Review] Cecil B. DeMille’s ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ (1952) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount 25The Greatest Show On Earth (1952) (Paramount Presents) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Cecil B. DeMille

Cast: Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston

Release Date: March 30, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Newly restored from a 4K film transfer of the original negative, Cecil B. DeMille’s grand spectacle THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH makes its Blu-ray debut. This two-time Academy Award winner, including BEST PICTURE, captures the thrills, chills and exhilaration of the Ringling Brothers-Barnum & Bailey Circus with an all-star cast that includes Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, Dorothy Lamour, Gloria Grahame, James Stewart and Lyle Bettger. This essential movie of the Golden Age of Hollywood packs action, romance, laughs and treachery into an epic only DeMille could create, resulting in one of 1952’s biggest hits. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Cecil B. DeMille’s ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ (1952) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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