John's Summer DVD Picks

10:49 AM, Jun 20, 2012   |    comments
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Film Critic, John Douglas says sit back and watch a classic in the comfort of your home on DVD!

"The Big Trail" (1930) Directed by Raoul Walsh, with John Wayne and Marquerite Churchill . A wagon train scout guides settlers west while looking for two men who killed his friend.

            Talking Points

            First starring role for John Wayne

            Shot in 70mm, a wide screen format

            Looks very authentic

           

"The Old Mill" (1937) Directed by Wilfred Jackson. An animated short depicting a storm at an old mill.

            Talking Points

            A Walt Disney "Silly Symphony"

            Brilliant animation which is set to music like "Fantasia"

           

"Nuts in May" (1976) Directed by Mike Leigh, with Alison Steadman and Roger Sloman. Two twits go camping in this British comedy.

            Talking Points

            Mike Leigh is one of the best directors ever

            Allows for improvisation in his films

            One of the funniest films ever