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Send us Fan Mail Producer Jason Hillhouse joins the podcast for a discussion of the summer blockbuster OPPENHEIMER, directed by Christopher Nolan.  Now approaching one billion in worldwide box office, the film is a testament to the power of evocative filmmaking. Jason produced the extras documentary on the physical media release, THE STORY OF OUR TIME: THE MAKING OF OPPENHEIMER. He shares stories...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive and animation historian Jerry Beck join the podcast to discuss the LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 2 Blu-ray releasing December 12th. We talk about the selection process, the decision to arrange the cartoons alphabetically and preview some of the 25 cartoons to give you an idea of what you can expect. PLUS George hints at plans for futu...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to step into the shadows and explore the mysterious world of film noir with our guest, Eddie Muller, host of TCM's Noir Alley? Savor the intrigue as we discuss his involvement in film preservation, his enlightening books, and his thoughts on the future of TCM. We also delve into the rise of interest in noir and the timeless appeal of classic cinema. Brace yourse...

Send us Fan Mail In this short bonus episode we're catching up with filmmaker Gregory Orr, who's back to share exciting news about the Blu-ray release of his updated documentary, Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul. Gregory is also making an appearance at the Warner Studios Tour on November 30th, so we get the full details. Listen to our previous podcast: THE LAST MOVIE MOGUL Purchase JACK L....

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's six upcoming January 2024 Blu-ray releases.  George provides background on each film, the remaster, and all of the extras that are included.  There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George. MovieZyng Affiliate The BEST place to buy all of your Warner Archive and B...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of three October Blu-ray releases.   We review each film, provide background on the restoration and all of the extras on each release, and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection.   Purchase on Amazon: DANCE, FOOLS, DANCE (1931) Blu-ray DOUBLE TRO...

Send us Fan Mail This is a REPLAY podcast, where we revisit some of our early hidden gems, compilations, and most popular episodes.  Episode specific description: Animation historians Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein talk about restoring the Tex Avery Screwball Classics, Vol. 1-3 Ready to dive headfirst into the world of animation? We've got you covered! Get ready to be enchanted as animatio...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's upcoming Nov/December Blu-ray releases. PLUS an update on Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice Vol. 2 release date and a tease about 2024. Purchase on Amazon: Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Vol. 2 Blu-ray Moviezyng Affiliate Link The Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube Channel The Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Wa...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a captivating  discussion of classic horror auteur Tod Browning with George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive, and esteemed film historians, Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr. Their 20-year-long collaboration started with the DVD release of Mel Brooks’ "Dracula: Dead and Loving It," and has now extended to creating an audio commentary for the upcoming horro...

Send us Fan Mail This is a REPLAY podcast, where we revisit some of our early hidden gems, compilations, and most popular episodes.  Episode specific description: Classic horror expert Tom Weaver joins the podcast for a fun-filled look at some of his favorite Universal Classic Monster films.  Rather than detailing all four of the new to 4K films in the Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror V...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of three September and three October Blu-ray releases.   We review each film, provide background on the restoration and all of the extras on each release, and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection.   Purchase on Amazon: WESTWARD THE WOMEN (1951)...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a captivating journey as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of Warner Brothers with authors and Hollywood historians, Chris Yogerst and Alan K. Rode. In this special episode, we bring to light the tumultuous, yet triumphant saga of the Warner Brothers, pulled straight from the pages of Chris’s recent book, " The Warner Brothers." Our conversation zeros in o...

Send us Fan Mail Screenwriter, producer, and author Julian David Stone joins the podcast to discuss his new novel, IT'S ALIVE, and the fascinating story about the last-minute casting of Frankenstein.  The story involves Bela Lugosi, who was at the height of his popularity having just come off his hit DRACULA (1931), and Boris Karloff, a relatively unknown journeyman actor.   And pulling the s...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's upcoming October Blu-ray releases. PLUS details on Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice Vol. 2 and an exclusive announcement you don’t want to miss! Now available for Pre-order from Amazon: Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Vol. 2 Pre-order THE DEVIL DOLL (1936) DANCE, FOOLS, DANCE (1931) DOUBLE TROUBLE (1967) RAPA-NUI (1994) MA...

Send us Fan Mail GAY PURR-EE (1962) is a forgotten classic of 1960s animation.  But the newly remastered Blu-ray release from the Warner Archive has restored the film to the rich, vibrant colors and sound that showcases the original artistry of Chuck Jones and Judy Garland. Animation and film historian Jerry Beck, film historian and Judy Garland expert John Fricke, and Warner Bros' George Fel...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the world of George Pal and his Puppetoons, with Arnold Leibovit as our captivating guide! Leibovit is a renowned film historian and documentarian of George Pal, the innovative filmmaker who inspired industry legends like Walt Disney, Ray Harryhausen, Gene Roddenberry, and Steven Spielberg. We explore the evolution of Puppetoon animation,...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of five of the August Blu-ray releases.   We review each film, provide background on the restoration and all of the extras on each release, and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection.  Purchase links: FATHER'S LITTLE DIVIDEND BLU-RAY THE LIF...

Send us Fan Mail My former colleague at Warner Bros and creative executive, Michael Stradford joins the podcast to talk about three iconic films.   We start off with SHAFT (1971) and the impact that film had on him as a 10-year-old boy in Cleveland.  Then we discuss his first memories of watching ENTER THE DRAGON (1973) and his impressions of Bruce Lee. We reflect on the enduring influence of Bruc...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's upcoming September Blu-ray releases. Links to pre-orders of these titles will be added when available. MovieZyng Affiliate The BEST place to buy all of your Warner Archive and Boutique DVDs and Blu-rays Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. M...

Send us Fan Mail Esteemed guests, Stan Taffel, president of the Cinecon Classic Film Festival, and Bryan Cooper, the Festival's Co-Vice President, tell us just what to expect at this year's CINECON festival.   Some of the highlights they detail are the restoration of the 100-year-old Warner Bros "Gold Diggers" film, the excitement surrounding the John Wayne picture Adventure&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what's the difference between the Warner Archive and Warner Bros Corporate Archive?  We sit down with Warner Bros. archivist Jeff Briggs, and George Feltenstein from the Warner Archive, to discuss the differences and the part each one plays in preserving Warner Bros. film and TV history. The story originates from how an exhibit at Paris' Pompidou Center led...

Send us Fan Mail Filmmaker Gregory Orr joins the podcast to discuss the new updated release of his documentary film JACK L. WARNER: THE LAST MOGUL which has been remastered in HD for an all-new digital and DVD release with extras. We start our discussion with Greg's remembrances of his step-grandfather and the origins of the documentary back in 1992.  Greg then details his family history, inc...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast for a fun and informative review of four of the July Blu-ray releases.   We review each film, provide background on the restoration and all of the extras on each release, and share our insights into why these films are worth adding to your Blu-ray collection.   Purchase from Amazon: LAND OF THE PHARAOHS HELEN OF TROY THE L...

Send us Fan Mail George Feltenstein joins the podcast to review three new July Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive.  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer made every effort to impress with its first talking motion picture, setting a new standard for big-budget films and establishing an archetype for decades of movie musicals to follow in "The Broadway Melody." The Great White Way truly becomes the St...

Send us Fan Mail Bob Furmanek, Greg Kintz, and Sean Thrunk from the 3D Film Archive join the podcast to discuss the 70th-anniversary restoration of the 1953 3D film ROBOT MONSTER.  The film stars George Nader, Claudia Barrett, and Greg Moffett as the boy.  Shot in four days on a budget of $16,000, the film earned a million dollars at the box office and has endured despite being labeled the second-...