Articles by Charlie Largent

Pink Flamingos

Pink Flamingos Blu ray Criterion 1972 / 1:66:1 / 93 Min. Starring Divine, Mink Stole, Edith Massey Written by John Waters Directed by John Waters In 1980, J. Hoberman and Jonathan Rosenbaum began an exploration into those elusive films that could only be seen at the witching hour—a time when most theaters were closed and,…

The Brain from Planet Arous

The Brain from Planet Arous Blu ray The Film Detective 1957 / 1:33:1, 1.85:1 / 71 Min. Starring John Agar, Joyce Meadows, Robert Fuller Written by Roy Buffum Directed by Nathan Hertz (Juran) In 1957, Screen Gems released 52 of Universal’s classic horror films to television in a package called Shock! Typically broadcast around the…

The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man Blu ray Viavision [Imprint] 1973 / 1.85 : 1 / 93 Min. Starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland Written by Anthony Shaffer Directed by Robin Hardy While away on assignment in Scotland, a melancholy company man experiences a life-changing, and possibly supernatural, transformation. This tale of magic and metamorphosis isn’t Bill…

Darby O’Gill and the Little People

Darby O’Gill and the Little People Blu ray Disney Movie Club 1959 / 1.66 : 1 / 93 Min. Starring Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery Written by Lawrence Edward Watkin Directed by Robert Stevenson A late ‘50s showcase for classic horror films, Shock Theater managed to captivate children and worry their over-protective parents. But…

W.C. Fields X 2

You’re Telling Me!/Man on the Flying Trapeze Blu ray Kino Lorber 1934, 1935 / 1.33 : 1 / 67, 65 Min. Starring W.C. Fields, Kathleen Howard, Adrienne Ames Written by W.C. Fields, Walter DeLeon, Sam Hardy Directed by Erle C. Kenton, Clyde Bruckman Paramount Pictures presents a grudge match for the ages, W.C. Fields vs….

Francis the Talking Mule – 7 Film Collection

Francis the Talking Mule – 7 Film Collection Blu ray Kino Lorber 1950 – 1957 / 1.33:1, 2:1, 1.85:1 Starring Donald O’Connor, Chill Wills, Piper Laurie, Julie Adams Written by David Stern, Oscar Brodney Directed by Arthur Lubin, Charles Lamont Born in 1909, David “Tom” Stern III was a journalist who lived a long and…

Dr. Phibes Double Feature

The Abominable Dr. Phibes/Dr. Phibes Rises Again Blu ray Kino Lorber 1971, 1972 / 1.85 : 1 / 94, 89 Min. Starring Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten, Terry Thomas Written by James Whiton, William Goldstein, Robert Blees Directed by Robert Fuest Though he thrived in light comedies and upmarket melodramas, Vincent Price didn’t really find himself…

The Girl Can’t Help It

The Girl Can’t Help It Blu ray Criterion 1957 / 2.35:1 / 98 Min. Starring Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell, Edmond O’Brien Written by Frank Tashlin Directed by Frank Tashlin In 1957 it was commonplace for burlesque comedians to share the bill with a musical act or two, but in New York’s theater district one of…