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BACK IN STOCK UK TITLE: Force of Evil (Blu-ray) Release date: 11th June In this classic Film Noir, an ambitious but unscrupulous lawyer (John Garfield, The Postman Always Rings Twice) works for the mob, and scents the prospect of a personal fortune when he helps concoct a plan that will merge all of New York City’s numbers rackets into a single powerful and unbreakable operation. But one of them is run by his own brother (Thomas Gomez, Key Largo), who is much happier as an independent, mainly because it allows him to apply his own ethical standards to prevent innocent people from being corrupted by his shady activities. And it’s the Cain-and-Abel clash between them that gives the film its tragic dimension. After a brilliant writing career (Body and Soul), Abraham Polonsky was given a shot at directing, and he turned out one of the most original thrillers of its era, combining poetic dialogue worthy of Clifford Odets (Sweet Smell of Success) with a forensically Marxist critique of the capitalist system (the “force of evil” that underpins everything in American society). Martin Scorsese frequently cited it as one of the most influential films in his life, and it’s easy to see why. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation transferred from original film elements • Uncompressed mono 1.0 PCM audio soundtrack • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • Introduction by Martin Scorsese • Commentary by critics Glenn Kenny and Farran Smith Nehme • An Autopsy on Capitalism, a visual essay on the production and reception of Force of Evil by Frank Krutnik, author of In a Lonely Street: Film noir, genre, masculinity • Commentary on selected themes by Krutnik • Two radio plays: Hollywood Fights Back (1947), 35 Hollywood stars protest the blacklist and Body and Soul (1948), a radio version of Abraham Polonsky’s breakthrough script starring John Garfield • International poster gallery • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Scott Saslow" 
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BACK IN STOCK UK TITLE: Secret Beyond the Door (Blu-ray) Release date: 25th June The Bluebeard legend has been adapted many times through the years. This classic film noir variation on the tale incorporates influences from Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca into the mix, with gripping results. Soon after architect Mark Lamphere (Michael Redgrave, Dead of Night) marries Celia (Joan Bennett, Suspiria), she gradually begins to suspect that he has a past life that he’s been keeping from her. But she doesn’t know the half of it, and when he leaves on a business trip, she starts to uncover the sinister secret of his purpose-designed house and its apparent surplus of rooms, the seventh of which is kept firmly locked. What lies beyond its door? From the strongly expressionist use of symbolic flowers and shadows in the opening sequence, legendary director Fritz Lang (Metropolis, M) stamps his artistic signature on every frame, helped by suitably high-contrast cinematography by Stanley Cortez (The Night of the Hunter) and a score by composer Miklós Rósza (The Killers) that insinuates itself into every emotional nook and cranny. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation transferred from original film elements • Uncompressed mono 1.0 PCM audio soundtrack • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • Commentary by film noir expert Alan K. Rode • Barry Keith Grant on Secret Beyond the Door, the author and scholar introduces the film • The House of Lang, a visual essay on Fritz Lang’s style by filmmaker David Cairns with a focus on his noir work • Bluebeard (1947), a radio play aimed at children drawing on the same source as Secret Beyond the Door • International poster gallery • Trailer for Lang’s 1943 noir, Hangmen Also Die! • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Scott Saslow" 
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2nd March 2018, 03:04 PM
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BACK IN STOCK UK TITLE: The Big Combo (Blu-ray) Release date: 25th June Lieutenant Diamond (Cornel Wilde, The Naked Prey) is determined to bring down mob boss Mr Brown (Richard Conte, Thieves’ Highway), even if it means jeopardising his own career, but the feeling is mutual and the unscrupulous gangster is more than willing to operate outside the law to get his man. The confrontation escalates, leading to some wince-inducing set-pieces involving such handy props as a radio and a hearing aid. This masterpiece from Joseph H. Lewis (Gun Crazy, Terror in a Texas Town), drenched with sleazy innuendo, came late to the film noir cycle, but is now considered one of the defining examples of the genre, not least thanks to some extraordinary chiaroscuro lighting by the great cinematographer John Alton (already an Oscar-winner for An American in Paris) and a heartbreaking performance by Jean Wallace (No Blade of Grass) as Brown’s troubled girlfriend. The film also boasts a menacing early performance from a pre-stardom Lee Van Cleef (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) as one of Brown’s henchmen. When the film was revived in London in the mid-seventies, a polemically breathless Time Out review called it “almost certainly the greatest movie ever made… as heady as amyl nitrate andas compulsive as stamping on insects”. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation transferred from original film elements • Uncompressed mono 1.0 PCM audio soundtrack • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • Commentary by noirchaeologist Eddie Muller • Geoff Andrew on The Big Combo, the critic and programmer offers an introduction to and analysis of the film • Wagon Wheel Joe, a visual essay on director Joseph H. Lewis by filmmaker David Cairns • Original Screenplay (DVD/BD-ROM content) • International poster gallery • Trailer for Lewis’ final, noir-themed film, Terror in a Texas Town • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Scott Saslow" 
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My Hitcher book arrived today. Cracking film,one of the best of the eighties. Only hope a Special Ed BD is in the works now......  How many times was that trailer on the start of a rental tape back in the days?  Cannon had grabbed the Thorn Emi label,and then came the sell thru Warner Terror Vision vhs. Loved that tape! Come on Arrow-give us The Hitcher!
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7th March 2018, 03:39 PM
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| Arrow Academy "***STORMY MONDAY REPLACEMENT DISC PROGRAMME*** The wait is over… Our replacement disc programme for STORMY MONDAY is now live! A huge thanks goes out to everyone who has been patiently waiting to obtain your replacement disc, we can only apologise for the delay in making this right for you – thanks for sticking with us! For those who aren’t aware, our initial pressing of STORMY MONDAY exhibits slight echo across the audio tracks thought the film at various times., This was due to the music and effects track being incorrectly mixed into the stereo track and has now been rectified. To obtain your replacement disc, please email the team at ssc_oe_uk@sonydadc.com with STORMY MONDAY in the subject header along with details of the best address to send your replacement disc to and your proof of purchase (this can be a screengrab of your order confirmation or a photo of your receipt). If you no longer have your proof of purchase, please write the date and your full name on the face of your disc and attach this photo to your email." AND "***THE BIG KNIFE REPLACEMENT DISC PROGRAMME*** Good news, our replacement discs programme for THE BIG KNIFE is now open! A big thanks goes out to all of you for bearing with us whilst we put this replacement disc programme into place, we really appreciate your patience and support! Sadly, the initial pressing of this release is missing a scene (well, part of a scene). This occurs at around 1:35:30 into the film, when Nat Danziger (Everett Sloane) is sitting on the couch talking with Charles Castle (Jack Palance) and Marion Castle (Ida Lupino). This is missing a whole speech about money and Charlie's response - it's about 66-seconds long. You can compare the scenes in our handy video below To obtain your replacement disc, please email the team at ssc_oe_uk@sonydadc.com with THE BIG KNIFE in the subject header along with details of the best address to send your replacement disc to and your proof of purchase (this can be a screengrab of your order confirmation or a photo of your receipt). If you no longer have your proof of purchase, please write the date and your full name on the face of your disc and attach this photo to your email. You can find more information about the replacement disc programme in our handy FAQs here: The Big Knife and Stormy Monday Disc Replacement Programmes " *NOTE - It's not clear, but the e-mail address is ssc_oe_uk@ etc keirarts likes this.
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