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  • Tall In The Saddle (1944)

    Quote from ethanedwards

    Two timing Duke,
    to just think that if Duke had not found out Clara was his second cousin,
    he would never have gone with Arly!
    All through he only had eyes for Clara,
    Arly was second best, I hope she never found out!!


    I like to think that Duke was going to end up with Arly all along. Clara was not woman enough.

  • Mini Documentary on the Duke

    I loved the music at the end, does anyone know what it is? But other than that, for Duke fans all that was rudimentary knowledge and nothing to write home about. But it's a good clip to introduce the uninitiated to John Wayne.

  • The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)

    As promised, here are my thoughts regarding the movie.


    Like most Duke movies this one was enjoyable, and in many ways the perfect film for him to make right after his surgery, he hadn't lost a step in anyway in the rough and tumble department. Although it was interesting to see how many times I could spot, who I assume was Chuck Roberson filling in for Duke in the brawl for all between the 4 brothers.
    It's a fun movie, but nothing substantial and not one that comes anywhere near my favorites. Although Duke's intro is memorable.
    I also have to acknowledge the fun performances of the always reliable Paul Fix who knew more than he should, but not enough to do anything about it and regretted it.
    George Kennedy as Curly, he's another actor who always delivers no matter how poor the material.
    John Doucette who played Hyselman, I can't believe I never realized he was also in Big Jake, he's another fun one to watch.
    Lastly, I always convinced that Morgan Hastings and Deep Throat from X-Files were played by the same person. Obviously, I was wrong.
    It's a standard revenge movie made memorable by the performances of the actors, but without them this movie is one that would quickly be forgotten.

  • Duke's Movies- Blu-Ray/DVD Releases

    Quote from Dooley

    Thanks for the heads up, although its a random selection to say the least!
    My copies are so ropey they are barely watchable so I'm not holding out much hope for a Fort Apache level of quality transfer.


    What I do not understand are the Blu ray releases.
    We're getting Three Texas Steers, which has some guy in a Gorilla suit as a main character, but no Alamo, Quiet Man or Red River for instance!
    I know there are issues with some titles but there are loads of classic Duke films which deserve remastering before these.


    Here's the deal, Olive Films, the studio releasing these DVD's, has licensed the Republic library from Paramount. These titles they are releasing, have never been released on region one DVD, in addition these titles represent 4 out of 8 of the Mesquiteer movies Duke made right before Stagecoach. As such these are the last of his 'B' movies.


    As for the other movies you listed,
    The Alamo is owned by MGM, and they are not interested in restoring it, making the current DVD the only option.


    Red River is also owned by MGM


    The Quiet Man is part of the Republic library so I fully expect to see a restored print released on DVD/Blu-Ray by next Christmas.

  • Duke's Movies- Blu-Ray/DVD Releases

    Four of Duke's Three Mesquiteers movies are arriving on DVD/Blu-Ray!


  • Last Non Western You Watched

    Quote from Dooley

    Thanks Lt Brannigan for the detailed info, much appreciated.
    Looks like for once I won't be buying the US release.
    9 times out of 10 the US releases blow ours away on everything from disc content to cover design!


    When it comes to Chiba, you guys got it good. Makes me green with envy. However if you need any more info on Chiba releases I will be glad to help.

  • Last Non Western You Watched

    Quote from Dooley

    How are the Sonny Chiba street fighter DVDs? I love a good 70s matrial arts film with dubious dubbing and bright red stage blood but unbelievably haven't seen these!


    Then I suggest you check out the Classic Sonny Chiba Collection.


    This is easily the best I have seen the trilogy presented on a cheap set. All three are letterboxed, with decent picture quality, although the second one is of poorer quality which is noticeable during the night scenes.


    This set also has 7 other movies in which Chiba either stars or is featured.


    Unfortunately (Or fortunately, depending on your preference) they are all dubbed. However this set is not subtitled.


    Then ten movies are
    Street Fighter Trilogy (Awesome set) *
    Sister Street Fighter (Have to admit that I have a huge crush on Etsuko [Sue] Shihomi) *
    The Bodyguard (Once you get past the cheesy opening inserted to appease american audiences, it gets awesome. Chiba seems as if he took some ritalin or something. He's calm, cool, and relaxed. But still awesome)*
    Legend of the Eight Samurai (Can't comment on this one)
    Samurai Reincarnation (Can't say about the picture quality of this version, but I enjoy the movie)
    Shogun's Ninja (Chiba and Ninjas that should tell you everything)*
    Dragon Princess (Stars my favorite Sue Shihomi as girl out to avenge the death of her father played by Chiba)
    Karate Warriors (Chiba plays two rival gangs against each other in order to eliminate them)*


    Ones marked * are widescreen.


    However I just realized that you are not in the region one area (So disregard the above), which means you have a much better option for the street fighter trilogy. Presented in all of its remastered glory and original language (Subtitled of course), I present to you Optimum's Street Fighter Trilogy.


    I really need to get a region free DVD player.