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The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes

Set in the Victorian Age and regarded by many as the finest of the fourteen films in the Sherlock Holmes/Basil Rathbone series, ‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ was originally released in 1939 by Twentieth Century-Fox.

Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) has at long last been brought to trial for murder, but the ‘Napoleon of Crime’ is acquitted after the court finds a lack of sufficient evidence. Moriarty wastes no time in plotting his next crime, but in order to be successful he must divert the attention of the Great Detective.

Intimidating, anonymous letters sent to young socialite Ann Brandon (Ida Lupino)
the murder of Miss Brandon’s brother
and threats to the security of a priceless gem consume the attention of Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his companion Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce).

Are these mysterious occurrences simply erroneous distractions? Are they clues to a case irrelevant to the exploits of the evil Professor Moriarty? Or, are these portents of disaster inexorably linked to the master criminal’s plan to commit a crime that will shake the very foundation of the British Empire? It is for Holmes and Watson to sort out these mysteries and, hopefully, eliminate the menace of Professor Moriarty.

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One of the most engaging features from 20th Century Fox’s Holmes series, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is also of historical interest as it based on a hugely popular, early 20th century stage play written by and starring William Gillette. Basil Rathbone cuts a fine figure as the lean, hawkish Great Detective, drawn into a complicated conspiracy by fiendish Dr. Moriarty (George Zucco) to distract Holmes while quietly preparing to steal the Crown Jewels. Nigel Bruce is on board as a buffoonish Dr. Watson, and British-born Ida Lupino is very good, and quite gorgeous, as a young woman who may be the target of a family curse. True-blue Sherlockians know that very little of Gillette’s tale, and next to nothing about Zucco’s or Bruce’s performances, have anything to do with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s sacred canon. Still, this is a handsome production to enjoy on its own terms. –Tom Keogh

An Italian-American widow loves her fiance’s brother.

Fall in love with Moonstruck all over again! From director Norman Jewison (The Hurricane ), Oscar-winning writer John Patrick Shanley (Best Original Screenplay, 1987) and an all-star cast, including Cher in her Oscar-winning role (Best Actress), comes the tale of a hilariously eccentric family and the ever-surprising marvel that’s amore! Academy Award Winners Olympia Dukakis (Best Supporting Actress, Moonstruck, 1987) and Nicolas Cage (Best Actor, Leaving Las Vegas, 1995) co-star in the mesmerizing romantic comedy about a superstitious Brooklyn widow (Cher) who is ready to get married again. Only this time, she plans on doing it right – even if she has to say “yes” to a man she doesn’t really love. When she unexpectedly falls in love with her fiancé’s estranged brother Ronny (Cage), what comes next is a romantic complication worthy of the greatest comedic operas.

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Fall under the delightful spell of Moonstruck, the mesmerizing romantic comedy from director Norman Jewison (Fiddler on the Roof) and Oscar winner* John Patrick Shanley. Academy Award winners** Cher, Nicolas Cage and Olympia Dukakis excel in this explosively funny tale which also features flawless performances by Danny Aiello, Vincent Gardenia and Frasier’s John Mahoney. Cher is ‘devastatingly funny, sinuous and beautiful’ (Pauline Kael) as Loretta, an unlucky in love Italian widow who finds romance through the intervention of the Manhattan moon. With her wedding to a close friend just weeks away, she meets and falls hopelessly in love with his younger brother (Cage)! Her dilemma and her equally passionate and hilariously eccentric family make for an unforgettable film you’ll find ‘beguiling’ (Time), ‘enchanting’ (Newsweek) and ‘irresistible’ (‘Today Show’).

Additional Features

This is a ‘Deluxe Edition’ and not an ‘Extended Cut,’ so while there are no deleted scenes added back into the movie for fans of Moonstruck to feast on, there are some fun extras, the most extensive of which is the non-stop audio commentaries featuring Cher, director Norman Jewison, and writer John Patrick Shanley. The three commentators were not recorded together so there is no dialog among them, but the insights they bring are interesting and will open up some new perspectives for fans. Case in point: Cher divulges that she campaigned for Nicolas Cage for the role of Ronny against the wishes of the studio, and threatened to leave the role if they didn’t agree
it’s impossible to imagine Moonstruck working without their shared chemistry. Less essential is the 25-minute documentary featurette Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family, which examines Italian family culture and its place in the movie, though some viewers will find it interesting. One other short featurette takes a brief look at the music used in the movie and how it’s used to create a thematic link to opera. As an added bonus, this edition features three recipes (printed up and inserted into the DVD case) from Restaurant Grotta Azzurra, in New York’s Little Italy. In one part of the featurette The Art of Fine Italian Food, chef Elvin Molina demonstrates how to prepare the meal, and while it looks very good, including the recipes for the meals actually served in the movie would have been more enticing. The rest of the featurette takes a virtual stroll through some of the bakeries and shops of New York’s Little Italy. It doesn’t add much to the movie, but it’s a fun value-add to the DVD and might delight fans who want to know more about the film’s setting, or just about Italian food in general. In the end, if you haven’t yet purchased Moonstruck, this is the edition to buy, but current owners won’t feel compelled to upgrade. —Daniel Vancini

Writer/director/star Edward Burns follows up his critically and popularly acclaimed feature debut ‘The Brothers Mcmullen’ with another wry romantic comedy, ‘She’s The One’, a story about two brothers and the one thing that came between them.

In this hilarious hit comedy that proves breaking up can be really hard to do, Matt Saunders (Luke Wilson) thinks he’s found the perfect girlfriend in Jenny Johnson (Uma Thurman)—she’s smart, sexy…and a superhero. But when Matt wants to call it quits, Jenny unleashes her powers to exact sweet revenge.

Writer/director/star Edward Burns follows up his critically and popularly acclaimed feature debut ‘The Brothers Mcmullen’ with another wry romantic comedy, ‘She’s The One’, a story about two brothers and the one thing that came between them.

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Golden Globe winner Richard Gere (Best Actor In A Musical Or Comedy, CHICAGO, 2002
UNFAITHFUL) and Jennifer Lopez (JERSEY GIRL, MAID IN MANHATTAN) step out in a delightfully sexy comedy with a sizzling all-star cast! John Clark (Gere) is a meek workaholic who feels trapped in a dull, mind-numbing existence. But one night, his whole life changes when the sight of a beautiful dance instructor (Lopez) inspires him to break out of his mold and sign up for ballroom dancing lessons! Now, he’ll have to step lightly — and do some fancy footwork — if he expects to keep his exciting new passion a secret from his family and friends. Also starring Academy Award(R) winner Susan Sarandon (Best Actress, DEAD MAN WALKING, 1995) and Stanley Tucci (THE TERMINAL), SHALL WE DANCE? is another acclaimed crowd-pleaser from the studio that brought you CHICAGO!

Review

‘…a charming, well-cast and acted comedy about the glamour and romance of dance.’ — James Verniere, BOSTON HERALD

‘…a funny and unexpectedly touching story of a middle-age man finding inspiration in ballroom dance.’ — Robert W. Butler, KANSAS CITY STAR

‘…a funny, well-acted adult tale about the difficulty of holding onto happiness.’ — Eric Harrison, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

‘…the movie is happy and extremely likable.’ — Wesley Morris, BOSTON GLOBE

‘First and foremost, it is a wildly entertaining and companionable film.’ — Joe Baltake, SACRAMENTO BEE