Savant's new reviews today are
Savant is still enjoying this month's 'black heritage' (is there a better term?) releases - the musical crossover films above are pretty much in the must-see category.
If the Boys Town review seems a little late, wait until you get to see the review for A Christmas Carol - which may make it to upload status just before February rolls around. Both titles were originally written up for the Turner Classic Movies website and review copies arrived only around New Years.
Speaking of TCM online, Savant correspondent Gary Teetzel (a formative influence on this site from the beginning) is turning out some great reviews over there as well. Here are his takes on Son of Kong and King Kong vs. Godzilla / King Kong Escapes.
Also, Savant pal and author Stuart Galbraith IV has been stingy with updates on his Stuart's Cine Blogarama website but his new one is worth the wait. Two nearby theaters in Kyoto are closing down and offering a series of old titles that did memorable business - the list is eclectic to say the least.
A couple more website notes. Reader John McElwee lured me to his John McElwee Greenbriar Picture Shows blogsite with a mention of an article about Major Dundee, a ploy that works every time. It turned out to be a really good appreciation site based on the history of a southern movie palace, and it's beautifully illustrated as well. This week there's a nice article on Janet Leigh, with some great photos. Highly recommended.
This reviewer keeps getting blessed with mentions on Tim Lucas' impressive Video Watchblog site, an honor I'm happy to return with this plug - I read the Watchblog just about every evening and am never disappointed ... Lucas' offerings are evolving into a ritual, the comforting fireside chat from Uncle Timmy. Of course, too-frequent exposure may result in unaccountable urges to watch more Jesus Franco (just kidding).
Even more interesting is discovering through the Watchblog that the DVD Savant site has been entered into a nomination list (with about 50 equally deserving URLS) for "Best Website" in the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards, a competition honoring the best in 'monster-oriented' journalism and DVD work. Since Savant only gets to delve into the beloved realm of fantastic film when a good DVD becomes available, this is most flattering - the company in Rondo-land includes respected names like Tom Weaver and Bill Warren, just to start with two from the top of my head. Thanks for reading, Glenn Erickson
Posted by DVD Savant at January 17, 2006 08:07 AM