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The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood (1965)
Why is this Christmas special not out on DVD??
I would be in heaven if someone would release this 1965 ABC TV special " The Dangerious Christmas of Red Riddinghood" on DVD. This is worthy of a DVD reissue. Christmas special on DVD. I hope I'm not 90 by the time SOMEONE decides to release this JEWEL on DVD Given that this was a score by Broadway Greats Jule Styne and Bob Merril and with an equally stealer cast in Liza Minnelli and Cyril Ritchard, and Vic Damone, you just can't go wrong. Eevry time about this year, I wish WISH WISH that this TV special would come out. We can only continue to PRAY. Originally the ABC TV network released this on November 28 1965. The special got glowing reviews in TV guide and the New York Times. Jule Styne was at his PEAK having just finished doing "Funny Girl" also with Bob Merrill as well. UPDATE: On October 30, 2007, the above title was FINALLY released on DVD ( YIIIPPPPEEEEE ). Fans of this Christmas classic REJOICE !( PLEASE SEE BELOW UPDATE ).
UPDATE: "The Dangerous Christmas Of Red Riddinghood" was released on DVD October 30, 2007. The DVD also includes the TV soundtrack released originally on abc records in 1965. The film print is not very good but at leaset it's on DVD now.
agog over Timmy Everett
The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
"Phantom of the Opera" a rich wonderful movie
The problem is that if your a fan of the stage version of this mega hit, then you may not like the film. When I saw the film for the first time I was a little disappointed. I went back for three more viewings and to my surprise I fell in love with it.When the DVD was released I loved it even more and now I'm SMITTEN with the "Phantom". I joined websites devoted to this musical ( Stage, or film) and have hooked up with many people who share my love with this wonderful show. The music is just breathtakingly beautiful and the film is rich and opulent in it's depth and scope. If you've seen the stage version and only know that, then you'll have to erase the play and look at it in the perspective of a film. For those who have never seen the play you'll fall in love with this movie I'm sure. Gerald Butler's voice is strong but not as good as Crawford's. He is I think two hunky for the role and that is somewhat of a problem. Each time I saw the movie people where shouting at the screen "Go with the Phantom, NOT Raoul!!". Butler is a good enough actor though to make you believe that he is hideous and that is what saves him here. I recommend this film very much. it is a video treat and a delight.
J. Perillij