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Blu-Ray Review: Alfred Hitchcock Makes Striking HD Debut With ‘North by Northwest’
11 November 2009 2:06 PM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – It is as difficult for me to write critically about “North by Northwest” as it would be for someone to discuss their first love. The films of Hitchcock are, without question, why I do what I do and my only concern, as they start to be released on Blu-Ray, is that they won’t live up to the bar set by the package put together for first Hitch movie on the next-gen format - “North by Northwest”.
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
What more could possibly be written about “North by Northwest”? As co-star Martin Landau recently told me, it played to him like a “greatest hits” of Hitchcock’s career to that point. This is Alfred Hitchcock at the top of his game playing with themes that had been a part of his career since silent film. Released in between “Vertigo” and “Psycho,” “North by Northwest” is one of the most »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Old Ass Movies: North By Northwest
8 November 2009 8:59 PM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Every Sunday, Film School Rejects presents a movie that was made before you were born and tells you why you should like it. This week, Old Ass Movies presents: North By Northwest (1959) I swore when I started this column that I would do my best to protect you, the dear reader, from my incessant love of Alfred Hitchcock and his films. I've probably failed at this considering that I've still covered a lot of his movies, but with the release of North By Northwest on Blu-ray and the fact that it's my favorite Hitchcock film, I can't avoid it any longer. Everything about this movie is beyond perfection. Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) is mistaken by a group of spies for a CIA agent who may have committed murder. While searching for the real agent, Thornhill meets Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint) who both protects him and gets him deeper into trouble. For »
- Dr. Cole Abaius
North By Northwest Blu-ray Review
7 November 2009 10:02 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Going back to the old masters, going back to the classics is always illuminating. Someone like Alfred Hitchcock knew how to frame a film. He knew where he was putting his camera, and why it was there. As in North by Northwest he achieved one of the great visual representations of sex. Cary Grant lifts Eva Marie Saint up to bed, and then a train enters a tunnel. Not exactly subtle, but undeniably brilliant. My review after the jump.
North by Northwest is one of Hitchcock’s most pleasurable films. In his cycle of “wrong man on the run” films, which includes The 39 Steps and Foreign Correspondent, North by Northwest has one advantage over those others films: It stars Cary Grant. And Grant’s dapper persona adds a level of debonair to whatever he did. Here he stars as Roger Thornhill, who’s mistaken for secret agent George Kaplan. He »
- Andre Dellamorte
All Hail The 50th Anniversary Of Alfred Hitchcock's 'North By Northwest'
5 November 2009 2:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
I spend far too much of my day reading about silly movie projects – this absurd remake, that insulting franchise extension. Sometimes I forget how good film can be – how good it has been. A couple days ago, I sat down to watch Alfred Hitchcock's "North by Northwest" – a picture I'd seen several times before but never in its newly restored and remastered DVD form – and came away wishing, surely fruitlessly, that 2009 could deliver a thriller that even approached the twisty coolness of this 1959 masterpiece.
Even at the time of its original release, "Northwest" was ahead if its time, as co-star Martin Landau made clear in an interview with MTV News coinciding with the film's 50th anniversary. The actor played Leonard, a henchman assisting with his boss' criminal enterprise and attempting to eliminate a perceived threat from Madison Avenue exec Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant).
"I chose to play him as a gay character, »
- Eric Ditzian
New On DVD This Week
3 November 2009 3:35 PM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Here’s a list of some of the new movie and TV shows coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week that we’re looking forward to seeing. Also, there’s some classic, and not-so-classic, movies hitting Blu-ray for the first time this week as well.
Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies and TV shows such as G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, North by Northwest, It’s a Wonderful Life and The Rockford Files. Plus, there’s some classic Dr. Who coming out this week as well.
Check them out.
Movies
A Christmas Carol ~ Alastair Sim, Jack Warner (Blu-ray)
Aliens in the Attic ~ Kevin Nealon, Doris Roberts (DVD and Blu-ray)
Columbia Pictures Film Noir Classics, Vol. 1 (The Big Heat / 5 Against the House / The Lineup / Murder by Contract / The Sniper) ~ (DVD)
The Claudette Colbert Collection (Three-Cornered Moon / Maid of Salem / I Met »
- Joe Gillis
'G.I. Joe' Rises With A Bang, Denzel Catches A Train And More In The DVD Report For November 3
3 November 2009 9:00 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
After weeks of rather lackluster releases ("Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" being a prominent exception), we finally have a Tuesday jam-packed with first-run titles and notable catalog additions. From the on-screen debut of an elite military team to John Cusack's ode to love, we're covering them all in this DVD Report for Tuesday, November 3.
For any child of the '80s, the thought of "G.I. Joe" receiving the theatrical treatment was an intriguing proposition, and one fraught with worry. And for die-hard fans of writer Larry Hama's epic "G.I. Joe" comic book run, it was especially scary. In stark contrast to the campy animated series, Hama infused his 155-issue run with deeply developed character arcs, ever-twisting conspiracies and, to his credit, pulled no punches when it came to violence and death. Which "G.I. Joe" would the film rely on for its story and tone? While producers insisted they'd »
- Brian Jacks
Blu-ray Review: North by Northwest (50th Anniversary Edition)
3 November 2009 3:50 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
There was talk earlier this year that it wasn't in the studios' best interest to continue to release classic films on DVD/Blu-ray as the demand for them was dwindling and the cost of restoration was climbing. The article in question even quotes Warner Home Video senior vice president George Feltenstein saying "most of the studios have pretty much said 'Screw it, we're out of here, we're not going to do this.'" Strangely enough, it just so happens Warner Home Video is the home entertainment studio releasing the very first Alfred Hitchcock film on Blu-ray, 50 years after its theatrical release with a restoration price tag I have read cost upwards of $1 million. Perhaps studios are slowing down the release of their classic films, but with Warner's recent Blu-ray release of The Wizard of Oz, the upcoming release of Gone With the Wind and this release of North by Northwest »
- Brad Brevet
Interview: 50 Years of Filmmaking With Martin Landau
2 November 2009 2:30 PM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – The legendary Martin Landau was recently in Chicago with two films in special presentation at The 45th Annual Chicago International Film Festival - the classic “North by Northwest,” also releasing on Blu-Ray tomorrow, November 3rd, 2009, and the new drama “Lovely, Still,” co-starring Ellen Burstyn.
Very few actors will ever have an experience like Mr. Landau did at the film festival in October, bringing two experiences from such different eras of their working life. We spent a lot of time with Martin discussing what’s important to him as an actor and he made clear that it’s the arc of his character that’s essential to the projects he chooses.
Landau explains, “The interesting thing is that I’ve had an interesting cross-section of directors - Joe Mankiewicz, George Stevens, Henry Hathaway, George Marshall, Tim Burton, Francis Coppola, Woody Allen, Steve Spielberg. The good directors create a playground for »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Interview with Martin Landau
2 November 2009 2:29 PM, PST | MovieRetriever | See recent MovieRetriever news »
Nov 02, 2009
Martin Landau is a living legend. He recently flew into Chicago with two films to present at the 45th Chicago International Film Festival, a remastered print of North by Northwest and a new drama entitled Lovely, Still. The former is now available on Blu-ray (release date: November 3rd, 2009). The latter is a small film co-starring Ellen Burstyn about an elderly romance with a twist. GA_googleFillSlot("movieretriever_blogpost_inline_rectangle_new"); Landau is still working harder and more consistently than most actors half his age. We were honored to have a one-on-one with the Oscar-winning actor and covered ...Read more at MovieRetriever.com »
Landau 'not interested' in 'M:i 4' cameo
30 October 2009 10:18 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Martin Landau has admitted that he is not interested in a cameo role on the next Mission: Impossible instalment. The 78-year-old actor played elite secret agent Rollin Hand on the original TV series from 1966 to 1969. He said that he will not consider appearing in the film, following a bad experience that involved a rough draft script of the first movie. He told MTV: "Unless it was a great part, which it probably isn't, it would probably be a cameo, a little joke, that wouldn't interest me at all. "When they were working on an early incarnation of the first one - not the script they ultimately did - they wanted the entire team to be destroyed, done away (more) »
- By Tim Parks
Martin Landau Addresses Possible 'Mission: Impossible 4' Cameo
30 October 2009 1:57 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Producer J.J. Abrams has previously talked about how cool it would be if some of "Mission: Impossible" cast members make a cameo in the fourth feature installment, but star Martin Landau apparently shared no similar feeling. In an interview with MTV News, the Rollin Hand of the original TV series insisted that he has no interest to appear in "Mission: Impossible 4".
When asked whether he might take a participation in the in-development fourth film, the 81-year-old stated that he is not excited about making a mere cameo. "Unless it was a great part, which it probably isn't, it would probably be a cameo, a little joke, that wouldn't interest me at all," the Academy Award-winning actor shared.
During the chat, the Bob Ryan of "Entourage" revealed that he was against the film franchise since the beginning. "When they were working on an early incarnation of the first one - not »
- AceShowbiz.com
No More 'Mission Impossible' for Martin Landau
29 October 2009 9:36 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Martin Landau, who played super-spy Rollin Hand in producer Bruce Geller's 1966-73 television series Mission Impossible, was offered a cameo in Jj Abrams' third feature installment of the property, but, according to Abrams "...had no interest in doing it."
In an interview with MTV, Landau revealed his entire history with the 'Mission Impossible' film franchise, and his reluctance to appear in it. "When they were working on an early incarnation of the first one — not the script they ultimately did — they wanted the entire team to be destroyed, done away with one at a time, and I was against that," he said.
"It was basically an action-adventure movie and not Mission," he added. "Mission was a mind game. The ideal mission was getting in and getting out without anyone ever knowing we were there. So the whole texture changed. Why volunteer to essentially have our characters commit suicide? I passed on it. »
Martin Landau Is 'Not Interested' In Appearing In A 'Mission: Impossible' Movie
29 October 2009 3:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
When J.J. Abrams took on directing duties for "Mission: Impossible III," he tried to get Martin Landau – who played super-spy Rollin Hand in the original '60s TV series – to take on a cameo role in the movie. "[J]ust for fun," the director said recently, "and [I] was told that he had no interest in doing it."
Now we know why. In an interview with MTV News, Landau said he has no interest in appearing in an adaptation of a franchise of which he's fiercely protective and which he feels is not true to the original series. "I'm not interested in doing that," he explained. "Let the young Rollin Hand live on."
With a fourth "Mission" in the works, that stance is unlikely to change. "Unless it was a great part, which it probably isn't, it would probably be a cameo, a little joke, that wouldn't interest me at all," Landau said. »
- Eric Ditzian
"9" DVD Campaign To Offer Fans Life-Changing Opportunities
29 October 2009 5:34 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
A movie about the power to change the world may have the potential to change the life of some of its fans.
As part of the upcoming home video release of the animated film "9," Universal Studios Home Entertainment will be offering fans the opportunity to win up to 0,000.
Starting Nov. 18, the distributor will be giving away numerous prizes, leading up to the DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def release of "9" on Dec. 29. Besides the HDTVs, Netbooks and Blu-ray players Universal will be distributing - two apiece to winners, so they can give the other as a gift - the studio will distribute a 0,000 check for one winner. The intent behind the grand prize is for fans to use the money to better the world, whether through charitable donations or using the money to take new opportunities. The promotion syncs up with the central theme of "9."
Released on Sept. 9 (9/9/09), the animated movie features »
9 Brings the Stitchpunks to DVD and Blu-ray on December 29th
28 October 2009 6:55 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
You can bring an imaginative new animated film home on DVD and Blu-ray at the end of 2009. 9 will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 29. We don't have any pricing details as of yet, but you can take a look at the cover art and special features below. The Shane Acker film stars the voices of Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Christopher Plummer, Jennifer Connelly, Crispin Glover and Martin Landau.
From visionary filmmakers Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) and Academy Award-nominated director Shane Acker comes this visually stunning and original epic adventure. In the final days of humanity, a dedicated scientist gives the spark of life to nine of his creations. The world has turned into an unrecognizable landscape of machines and spare parts, but this group of nine finds that if they band together, their small community might just be able to change the course of history. »
Review: Shane Acker’s 9
25 October 2009 5:01 PM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Over the last few years, animated family movies have begun to embrace increasingly adult themes and storylines. Led by Pixar, they began by including more grown-up jokes in movies aimed at children, attempting to increase box office figures by making movies that parents could get some enjoyment out of alongside their kids.
Then last year, Pixar picked it up a level with Wall-e. Dealing with themes of loneliness and gluttony, and taking a look at the way mankind has treated this planet, Adults arguably enjoyed it more than the younger audience. Then this years Up dealt with missed love and lost youth in a poignant story of an Septuagenarian making one last journey. Now, Shane Acker’s 9 has come along to further the trend of using animated film to explore adult ideas.
When i first read about 9, i felt like i should know the director. After all, when a director »
- Barry Steele
HD Trailer of 9 with Elijah Wood & John C. Reilly plus Movie Reviews and He Said/She Said
23 October 2009 8:58 AM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
Complete 9 Coverage
Chris De Salvo and Morrow McLaughlin battle it out in He Said/She Said … 9
De Salvo’s scorecard review of 9 (3/10)
McLaughlin’s scorecard review of 9 (9/10)
Excerpt from He Said/She Said … 9
The animated film 9 isn’t directed by Tim Burton, though he did produce. Shane Acker is behind the PG-13 picture with voice talent Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau and Crispin Glover.
It tells the tale of 9 coming to life to find himself in a post-apocalyptic world where all humans are gone. by chance he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam Earth intent on their extinction.
As always, we recommend that you see the film before reading the He Said/She Said … everything, including plot spoilers and the ending, is fair game to talk about hear. You’ve been warned.
She Said
Nine was phenomenal. »
- Jeff Bayer
Ciff 2009: The winners! And our reviews
22 October 2009 6:39 PM, PDT | blogs.suntimes.com/ebert | See recent Roger Ebert's Blog news »
Tina Mabry's "Mississippi Damned," an independent American production, won the Gold Hugo as the best film in the 2009 Chicago International Film Festival, and added Gold Plaques for best supporting actress (Jossie Thacker) and best screenplay (Mabry). It tells the harrowing story of three black children growing up in rural Mississippi in circumstances of violence and addiction. The film's trailer and an interview with Mabry are linked at the bottom.
Kylee Russell in "Mississippi Damned"
The win came over a crowed field of competitors from all over the world, many of them with much larger budgets. The other big winner at the Pump Room of the Ambassador East awards ceremony Saturday evening was by veteran master Marco Bellocchio of Italy, who won the Silver Hugo as best director for "Vincere," the story of Mussolini's younger brother. Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Filippo Timi won Silver Hugos as best actress and actor, »
- Roger Ebert
2009 Chicago International Film Festival Awards: Martin Landau Speech, Young Filmmaker Interviews
21 October 2009 7:06 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Film and TV icon Martin Landau accepted his Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Chicago International Film Festival in the same hotel he stayed at while filming Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” in 1959.
The famous film also has scenes shot at the Ambassador East Hotel, and HollywoodChicago was at the awards ceremony in the Pump Room there.
Martin Landau at the Chicago International Film Festival Awards Ceremony in the Pump Room at the Ambassador East Hotel, October 17, 2009.
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
Landau began his acceptance speech by reminiscing about filming North by Northwest in Chicago, relating how he shared a meal in the Pump Room with fellow cast members Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason and the “Master of Suspense,” director Alfred Hitchcock.
The remarks continued with Landau’s concern for Hollywood today, and the dearth of character driven themes in films. »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Chicago International Film Festival Winners
19 October 2009 7:01 AM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
The winners are here for the 2009 45th Chicago International Film Festival.
It only seems like there are too many to count.
There were 145 films from 45 countries this year.
Competitions were held in the International Feature Film, New Directors, Documentary and Short Film categories, along with a special Chicago Award for a local filmmaker. The Festival’s highest honor is the Gold Hugo, named after the mythological God of Discovery.
Award Winners:
International Feature Film Competition
Gold Hugo for Best Film to Mississippi Damned (Us) for its powerful and uncompromising portrait of the compounding frailties and difficulties of a struggling black community.
Silver Hugo for Special Jury Award to Fish Tank (UK) for its aesthetic boldness in taking us into a grim public-housing environment and showing us the transcendent spirit of a young girl that struggles to overcome the adult lies that engulf her.
Silver Hugo for Best Director to Marco Bellocchio (Vincere, »
- Jeff Bayer
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