Savant's new reviews today are
A new DVD label called NoShame debuts this week. Besides today's look at Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, I should have a review up very soon of their Boccaccio '70.
Savant attended the public 'opening night' of Major Dundee at the Nuart last evening ... it was well-received, and composer Christopher Caliendo's credit actually got applause. I met him briefly after the screening. I guess that covers the theatrical reissue of the film ... the only tiny criticism I'd have for the release is some of the publicity material that makes the claim that the picture is now only 5 minutes short of Peckinpah's rough cut. That of course is nonsense and it would be a shame to disappoint viewers who expected to see much more new material. Twelve minutes is substantial, but the legendary rough cut could still be anywhere from fifteen to 30 minutes longer. Now all Savant need do is wait for the DVD, which has apparently been moved back to late August.
I got the Image My Name is Nobody disc yesterday, and a quick look makes it seem like an excellent transfer, with clear sound - and it didn't immediately appear to be a sped-up PAL conversion, either. Should have the review on Tuesday. It turns out that a box of DVDTalk discs meant for Savant got re-routed to Texas (!) so they probably won't get here until next week sometime. The Errol Flynn and Doris Day movies weren't part of that batch, but being multi-disc sets, they'll take a while to properly review anyway.
Finally, George Reis over at DVD Drive in has started a petition to let Sony know that there's a strong desire for MGM's Midnite Movies line to be continued. That's an undeniable good idea. Here's a link to the petition to save the MGM library Midnite Movies. Thanks for reading! Glenn Erickson
Posted by DVD Savant at April 16, 2005 11:59 AM