A. G. T. (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
From 70 years ago, one of my favortie old movies, Adventures of Robin Hood . I think this was one of Errol Flynn's best movies. Also, I've always liked the man who plays the villian, the Sheriff of Nottingham, Basil Rathbone. I think Basil was the best of the many actors who played Sherlock Holmes , although Jeremy Brett was no slouch. And here's some Errol Flynn trivia - Whatever became of his son,...
BookClubClassics.com (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
photo credit: hyku First, thank you to Mrs. S for leading me to Richard and Judy’s list of summer picks! For you non-Brits, Richard and Judy’s influence over the reading habits and dollars of Brits is frequently likened to Oprah’s… Their book club has been around since 2004 and has included picks as diverse as Geraldine Brook’s Pulitzer-winning March [...]
Quotes of the Day (Free subscription) | 07/06/2008
"My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income."
Positive Liberty (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
No ’tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church door. But ’tis enough. ‘Twill serve. — Mercutio, Romeo and Juliet, Act III, Scene 1. Today, as my little way of celebrating Independence Day and my impending 57th birthday two days from now, I marched bravely (well, semi-bravely) into a Claire’s [...]
High-Def Digest: Blu-ray Disc News (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Warner has announced their latest "catch up" title to hit Blu-ray, bringing the 1938 classic 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' to the format this August. Originally released on HD DVD back in 2007...
IGN (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Flynn's Hood steals from the rich in Blu-ray quality.
DVD Times (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Blu-Ray News: Warner Home Video have announced the US Blu-ray Disc release of The Adventures of Robin Hood on 26th August 2008 priced at $28.99 SRP. Based on the classic legend of Sherwood Forest, The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) stars Errol Flynn alongside Oli...
PR Leap - Recent News Releases (Free subscription) | 06/30/2008
New York and Los Angeles based Mythic Films, shingle for writer/director Ralph Hemecker, is in development on the feature film, bio-pic "Flynn" with Millennium Films. James Acheson of Millennium Films is set to produce. Millennium Films will finance.
Gawker (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
This morning we had a blind item that we thought was pretty darn obvious: "Which divorced comic superstar is exploring a groovy new real-life persona: that of an openly gay man?" The whole "comic...
FilmoFilia (Free subscription) | 06/23/2008
Christian Bale was in talks to appear as Robin Hood or that was just a rumor. New information, according to Latino Review is that Sam Riley will play Robin Hood in Ridley Scott’s ”Nottingham.” Russell Crowe, who will also star in ”Nottingham” was impressed with Riley’s performance in the Ian Curtis biopic ”Control” and wants to [...]
Cinema Blend Feeds (Free subscription) | 06/22/2008
A guy named Sam Riley may want in Christian Bale's tights.
Ain't it Cool News (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
While I can't provide any specifics, I can tell you this much: there is absolutely no truth to the Daily Mail's rumor. Christian Bale is not playing Robin Hood. As for who might be picking up where Errol Flynn, Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Richard Gautier and a cartoon fox left off, I'm sure we'll know soon, 'cuz NOTTINGHAM is currently scheduled to begin shooting this August. I wonder what Paul Bettany's...
NewMexiKen (Free subscription) | 06/20/2008
Today is the birthday … of Olympia Dukakis. She’s 77. Miss Dukakis won the Oscar for best supporting actress for Moonstruck. … of Martin Landau. He’s 77. Mr. Landau has been nominated for three best supporting actor Oscars, winning of course for Ed Wood. … of Danny Aiello. He’s 75. Mr. [...]
Needcoffee.com (Free subscription) | 06/20/2008
They just don't make trailers like they used to. "HANDSOME!" That's right, it's the film that made Flynn a star: CAPTAIN BLOOD. And yes, with a title like that, it sort of demands all caps. And you have to sort of arrrr it when you say it. Ask these guys [...]
Enzian Theater (Free subscription) | 06/17/2008
It's all booked and it's all 35mm. Enzian's annual mid-summer film series, KidFest, or the program formerly known as KidFest Peanut Butter Matinees, is set to go for July 22 - 25 and we couldn't be more excited. A supplement...
