At a time when weird tales were often dismissed by respectable critics — a time in which, sadly, we have never actually stopped living — the anthology series "The Twilight Zone" wasn't just popular, it was widely acclaimed. The show even won three Emmy Awards: two for its creator and writer, Rod Serling, for his many impressive and subversive scripts (Serling wrote 92 of the show's 156 episodes), and one for the show's primary cinematographer, George T. Clemens.
While it's still unusual for media in the weird horror genre to win any mainstream accolades, it's not altogether strange when a popular TV series wins at least some Emmy Awards. It is, however, exceptionally strange when an episode of a television series — any television series — wins an Academy Award. Because, you know, that's an award that specifically exists to honor movies instead of television.
And yet, that's exactly what happened to a "Twilight Zone" episode called.
While it's still unusual for media in the weird horror genre to win any mainstream accolades, it's not altogether strange when a popular TV series wins at least some Emmy Awards. It is, however, exceptionally strange when an episode of a television series — any television series — wins an Academy Award. Because, you know, that's an award that specifically exists to honor movies instead of television.
And yet, that's exactly what happened to a "Twilight Zone" episode called.
- 9/5/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
“Come, Watson; the game is afoot.”
The Sherlock Holmes Vault Collection on Blu-ray & DVD Dec. 21st Featuring Four Beautifully Restored Mysteries & Tfd’s Biggest Collection of Bonus Features to Date Special Limited-Edition, Deluxe Collector’s Set Available to Order Now Thru Nov. 26th
Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that The Film Detective (Tfd), the classic film restoration and streaming company, will release the Sherlock Holmes Vault Collection, featuring four Sherlock Holmes mysteries and special features, slated for release Dec. 21 on Blu-ray ($59.95) and DVD ($49.95).
Tfd has also opened the store for its highly anticipated deluxe collector’s, limited-edition of the Sherlock Holmes Vault Collection, available to order now through Nov. 26 on Blu-ray ($69.99) and DVD ($59.99). This limited offer, open to Sherlock fans in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, won’t last long.
The Sherlock Holmes Box Set comes complete with exclusive Sherlock Holmes collector’s items,...
The Sherlock Holmes Vault Collection on Blu-ray & DVD Dec. 21st Featuring Four Beautifully Restored Mysteries & Tfd’s Biggest Collection of Bonus Features to Date Special Limited-Edition, Deluxe Collector’s Set Available to Order Now Thru Nov. 26th
Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today that The Film Detective (Tfd), the classic film restoration and streaming company, will release the Sherlock Holmes Vault Collection, featuring four Sherlock Holmes mysteries and special features, slated for release Dec. 21 on Blu-ray ($59.95) and DVD ($49.95).
Tfd has also opened the store for its highly anticipated deluxe collector’s, limited-edition of the Sherlock Holmes Vault Collection, available to order now through Nov. 26 on Blu-ray ($69.99) and DVD ($59.99). This limited offer, open to Sherlock fans in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, won’t last long.
The Sherlock Holmes Box Set comes complete with exclusive Sherlock Holmes collector’s items,...
- 11/18/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Timeless titans of the horror genre—including Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, and Christopher Lee—are featured in a new 9-disc, 26-film DVD set fittingly titled Horror Hall of Fame, coming this October from Mill Creek Entertainment.
Fright fans can keep an eye out for the Horror Hall of Fame DVD set (featuring over 35 hours of film footage) when it's released on October 17th. We have the cover art and full list of films below, and to learn more, visit Mill Creek Entertainment's website. Will you be adding this set to your home media collection this fall?
"Hungry for Horror? Stay glued to the edge of your seat with a 26 film bundle including some of the greatest works from the masters of Horror.
Bat, The - 1959 - Vincent Price
Before I Hang - 1940 - Boris Karloff
Black Room, The - 1935 - Boris Karloff
Boogie Man Will Get You,...
Fright fans can keep an eye out for the Horror Hall of Fame DVD set (featuring over 35 hours of film footage) when it's released on October 17th. We have the cover art and full list of films below, and to learn more, visit Mill Creek Entertainment's website. Will you be adding this set to your home media collection this fall?
"Hungry for Horror? Stay glued to the edge of your seat with a 26 film bundle including some of the greatest works from the masters of Horror.
Bat, The - 1959 - Vincent Price
Before I Hang - 1940 - Boris Karloff
Black Room, The - 1935 - Boris Karloff
Boogie Man Will Get You,...
- 8/16/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Here's a brief look – to be expanded – at Turner Classic Movies' June 2017 European Vacation Movie Series this evening, June 23. Tonight's destination of choice is Italy. Starring Suzanne Pleshette and Troy Donahue as the opposite of Ugly Americans who find romance and heartbreak in the Italian capital, Delmer Daves' Rome Adventure (1962) was one of the key romantic movies of the 1960s. Angie Dickinson and Rossano Brazzi co-star. In all, Rome Adventure is the sort of movie that should please fans of Daves' Technicolor melodramas like A Summer Place, Parrish, and Susan Slade. Fans of his poetic Westerns – e.g., 3:10 to Yuma, The Hanging Tree – may (or may not) be disappointed with this particular Daves effort. As an aside, Rome Adventure was, for whatever reason, a sizable hit in … Brazil. Who knows, maybe that's why Rome Adventure co-star Brazzi would find himself playing a Brazilian – a macho, traditionalist coffee plantation owner,...
- 6/24/2017
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Here’s a spicy hot take—I’m as far as one could get from excited for Universal’s new film The Mummy. This isn’t exactly the movie’s fault, per se, as much as it is the world the movie inhabits, a sort of bizarro realm where a Brian Tyler-scored Tom Cruise action spectacle that’s meant to lay the groundwork for a Marvel-style cinematic universe, complete with Dr. Jekyll in the role of Nick Fury, is the most commercially viable way to make a movie about an ancient mummy’s curse. Now, I can see why the film’s being made, and you can’t exactly fault a studio for wanting to chase the money train that is the McU, but personally, I couldn’t care less about the picture being released. Because when I think of mummies, I don’t think of Tom Cruise, or Brendan Fraser,...
- 6/9/2017
- by Perry Ruhland
- DailyDead
How could England have won the war without him? Horatio Smith sneaks about in Nazi Germany, liberating concentration camp inmates right under the noses of the Gestapo. Leslie Howard directed and stars in this wartime escapist spy thriller, as a witty professor too passive to be suspected as the mystery spy.
‘Pimpernel’ Smith
Blu-ray
Olive Films
1941 / B&W / 1:37 flat Academy / 121 min. / Street Date November 15, 2016 / available through the Olive Films website / 29.98
Starring Leslie Howard, Francis L. Sullivan, Mary Morris, Allan Jeayes, Peter Gawthorne, Hugh McDermott, David Tomlinson, Raymond Huntley, Sebastian Cabot, Irene Handl, Ronald Howard, Michael Rennie.
Cinematography Mutz Greenbaum
Camera Operators Guy Green, Jack Hildyard
Film Editor Douglas Myers
Original Music John Greenwood
Written by Anatole de Grunwald, Roland Pertwee, A.G. Macdonell, Wolfgang Wilhelm based on a character by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Produced by Leslie Howard, Harold Huth
Directed by Leslie Howard
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
I like movies...
‘Pimpernel’ Smith
Blu-ray
Olive Films
1941 / B&W / 1:37 flat Academy / 121 min. / Street Date November 15, 2016 / available through the Olive Films website / 29.98
Starring Leslie Howard, Francis L. Sullivan, Mary Morris, Allan Jeayes, Peter Gawthorne, Hugh McDermott, David Tomlinson, Raymond Huntley, Sebastian Cabot, Irene Handl, Ronald Howard, Michael Rennie.
Cinematography Mutz Greenbaum
Camera Operators Guy Green, Jack Hildyard
Film Editor Douglas Myers
Original Music John Greenwood
Written by Anatole de Grunwald, Roland Pertwee, A.G. Macdonell, Wolfgang Wilhelm based on a character by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Produced by Leslie Howard, Harold Huth
Directed by Leslie Howard
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
I like movies...
- 12/30/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Hammer horror fans are in for a treat, as respective collections of five William Castle films and five Hammer horror movies are coming out on Blu-ray in August, and The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant has been set to come out on Blu-ray.
The William Castle and Hammer horror collections will respectively come out on DVD August 18th from Mill Creek. The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant, meanwhile, is slated for release later this year by Kino Lorber. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for further updates.
From Mill Creek: "Iconic horror director William Castle created a simple, but winning formula for his films: a little comedy, a lot of scares, a preposterous gimmick, and a clear sense that fright films should be fun. This even meant Castle would, like Alfred Hitchcock, appear in his trailers and even the movies themselves. Though his career spanned 35 years and included everything from westerns to crime thrillers, he'll...
The William Castle and Hammer horror collections will respectively come out on DVD August 18th from Mill Creek. The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant, meanwhile, is slated for release later this year by Kino Lorber. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for further updates.
From Mill Creek: "Iconic horror director William Castle created a simple, but winning formula for his films: a little comedy, a lot of scares, a preposterous gimmick, and a clear sense that fright films should be fun. This even meant Castle would, like Alfred Hitchcock, appear in his trailers and even the movies themselves. Though his career spanned 35 years and included everything from westerns to crime thrillers, he'll...
- 7/31/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
She made Woburn Abbey Britain's most popular stately home
Nicole Milinaire-Russell, Dowager Duchess of Bedford, who has died aged 92, was, by her own account, ruefully overworked for 14 years in the cause of converting into a highly profitable business a stately home she had never wholly liked living in. "Man is the creator, woman the organiser," she proclaimed soon after taking up residence at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, in 1960 as the wife of the 13th Duke.
By 1974, when she and her husband moved out to hand over to his son Robin, the Marquess of Tavistock, Woburn had become the most popular stately home in the country. Robin was the eldest of the three sons from the duke's two previous marriages, and his continuation of the enterprise was the subject of the TV series Country House (1999-2002).
In 2003 Nicole sent from her flat in Monaco a letter to newspaper editors urging them:...
Nicole Milinaire-Russell, Dowager Duchess of Bedford, who has died aged 92, was, by her own account, ruefully overworked for 14 years in the cause of converting into a highly profitable business a stately home she had never wholly liked living in. "Man is the creator, woman the organiser," she proclaimed soon after taking up residence at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, in 1960 as the wife of the 13th Duke.
By 1974, when she and her husband moved out to hand over to his son Robin, the Marquess of Tavistock, Woburn had become the most popular stately home in the country. Robin was the eldest of the three sons from the duke's two previous marriages, and his continuation of the enterprise was the subject of the TV series Country House (1999-2002).
In 2003 Nicole sent from her flat in Monaco a letter to newspaper editors urging them:...
- 9/14/2012
- by Dennis Barker
- The Guardian - Film News
In case you hadn't heard, CBS is developing a modern-day reimagining of Sherlock Holmes, set in New York, called Elementary. I was dubious as soon as I heard about the concept, mostly because a modern-day reimagining of Sherlock Holmes already exists -- it's called Sherlock, it's set in England, and it's thoroughly wonderful.
CBS announced that British Jonny Lee Miller would be playing Sherlock, a recovering drug addict and former consultant to Scotland Yard, and I grew slightly more hopeful; he's a fine actor, and I loved him in Eli Stone. Then, on February 27, it was announced that the role of Watson would be played by... Lucy Liu. My hopefulness died a quick and violent death.
This reaction had nothing to do with Liu's race or acting capabilities -- anyone who has seen her on Southland or Ally McBeal knows how talented she is -- and it doesn't even have to do with her gender,...
CBS announced that British Jonny Lee Miller would be playing Sherlock, a recovering drug addict and former consultant to Scotland Yard, and I grew slightly more hopeful; he's a fine actor, and I loved him in Eli Stone. Then, on February 27, it was announced that the role of Watson would be played by... Lucy Liu. My hopefulness died a quick and violent death.
This reaction had nothing to do with Liu's race or acting capabilities -- anyone who has seen her on Southland or Ally McBeal knows how talented she is -- and it doesn't even have to do with her gender,...
- 2/29/2012
- by Laura Prudom
- Aol TV.
If there is one famous literary character that has made such an impact on film and television, it has to be Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle’s immortal detective. Holmes has generated such a fascination for filmmakers; he is probably more popular, and certainly more prolific, than Dracula and James Bond put together. The number of Holmes films produced since the pioneering days of the silent era is so extensive it’s unlikely the Great Detective will ever be absent from our screens for very long.
Within the last couple of years, Holmes has become fashionable again thanks to Robert Downey Jr’s cinematic reinvention of the role in two successful Guy Ritchie movies and the excellent TV series Sherlock, which effectively transports Holmes (brilliantly played by Benedict Cumberbatch) to modern day London. Oddly enough the concept is not a new one considering Holmes, like Dracula, is a man of his time...
Within the last couple of years, Holmes has become fashionable again thanks to Robert Downey Jr’s cinematic reinvention of the role in two successful Guy Ritchie movies and the excellent TV series Sherlock, which effectively transports Holmes (brilliantly played by Benedict Cumberbatch) to modern day London. Oddly enough the concept is not a new one considering Holmes, like Dracula, is a man of his time...
- 2/13/2012
- Shadowlocked
Well, this week is kind of a wash when it comes to the home entertainment shelves. While there are some releases that might interest you, this is one of barest weeks yet….then again, we are only in the second week of 2012. There are a few Mill Creek releases, including a Spaghetti Western collection and even a Synapse Films release!
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The greatest mysteries of the world’s most recognized sleuth!
The legacy of the investigative mastermind Sherlock Holmes has transcended through three centuries and appeared in books, television series, films and so much more. This deluxe 4 DVD collection includes 4 feature films and the entire 39 episode American television series featuring...
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The greatest mysteries of the world’s most recognized sleuth!
The legacy of the investigative mastermind Sherlock Holmes has transcended through three centuries and appeared in books, television series, films and so much more. This deluxe 4 DVD collection includes 4 feature films and the entire 39 episode American television series featuring...
- 1/11/2012
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
With ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows’ set for release this December you have plenty of time to brush up on the great detective and his trusty partner Dr Watson. Only problem is that in his 124 year history, Holmes is one of, if not ‘the’, most portrayed fictional character of all time – so where to start?
Luckily you readers I have compiled a list of the 10 must see Sherlock Holmes Interpretations.
10. Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
I’ll start with this underrated and often overlooked entry from executive producer Steven Spielberg and writer Chris Columbus (who went on to direct ‘Home Alone’ and the first two ‘Harry Potter’ pictures). This original adventure which re-imagines Holmes and Watson as teenagers who meet at boarding school and team up to solve a mystery involving a spate of murders around London.
Intended to kick off a franchise, this movie, while not based on any of Doyle’s stories,...
Luckily you readers I have compiled a list of the 10 must see Sherlock Holmes Interpretations.
10. Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
I’ll start with this underrated and often overlooked entry from executive producer Steven Spielberg and writer Chris Columbus (who went on to direct ‘Home Alone’ and the first two ‘Harry Potter’ pictures). This original adventure which re-imagines Holmes and Watson as teenagers who meet at boarding school and team up to solve a mystery involving a spate of murders around London.
Intended to kick off a franchise, this movie, while not based on any of Doyle’s stories,...
- 7/8/2011
- by Tom Ryan
- Obsessed with Film
Robert Downey Jr. has been sparring with Guy Ritchie while filming "Sherlock Holmes 2". The U.S. actor and the director are said to be about halfway through filming the sequel to their 2009 film about the legendary fictional British detective in London, and between takes they've been getting physically aggressive with each other at Guy's martial arts gym.
"We've been going to Ultimate Fighting Championships (Ufc) matches, and I went to Guy's Ju Jistsu gym, and my wife [Susan] has to watch us like, stop the script rehearsal and start sparring in the car," Robert told Bang Showbiz when speaking at the premiere of "Due Date" in London. "It's embarrassing."
Robert, who is now sober after quitting drugs and drink in the early part of the last decade, said while he doesn't go out partying, he doesn't stop guy and his co-star Jude Law from enjoying themselves on nights out. He said,...
"We've been going to Ultimate Fighting Championships (Ufc) matches, and I went to Guy's Ju Jistsu gym, and my wife [Susan] has to watch us like, stop the script rehearsal and start sparring in the car," Robert told Bang Showbiz when speaking at the premiere of "Due Date" in London. "It's embarrassing."
Robert, who is now sober after quitting drugs and drink in the early part of the last decade, said while he doesn't go out partying, he doesn't stop guy and his co-star Jude Law from enjoying themselves on nights out. He said,...
- 11/5/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Two films took the top prize on Wednesday at the recent Humanitas Annual Ceremony edging out Juno. Lars and the Real Girl and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly won the top prizes.
The award honors scripts that “affirm the human person, probe the meaning of life, and enlighten the use of human freedom.” The cash prize for the event is 95,000 dollars handed out at a ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Nancy Oliver the writer of the “Lars” gave emotional speech saying “trying to sell a story about loss and grief and aggravation that’s a comedy.” The film revolves around the romance between a man and a blow up doll.
Ronald Howard writer of Diving Bell and The Butterfly was unable to make the event. The...
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The award honors scripts that “affirm the human person, probe the meaning of life, and enlighten the use of human freedom.” The cash prize for the event is 95,000 dollars handed out at a ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Nancy Oliver the writer of the “Lars” gave emotional speech saying “trying to sell a story about loss and grief and aggravation that’s a comedy.” The film revolves around the romance between a man and a blow up doll.
Ronald Howard writer of Diving Bell and The Butterfly was unable to make the event. The...
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- 9/22/2008
- by John
- ReelSuave.com
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