Join us as we review four new May Blu-ray releases with George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive.

Ever wondered how a 92-year-old horror film could still send chills down your spine? Discover the turbulent production and masterful restoration of "The Mask of Fu Manchu," featuring Boris Karloff in his first major horror role with dialogue and Myrna Loy as his chilling yet captivating daughter. Learn about the meticulous process that brought this pre-code gem to life on Blu-ray, using a stunning 4K scan of the original nitrate camera negative.

As we shift our focus to the 1960s, we explore Francis Ford Coppola's early works, including "You're a Big Boy Now" and "The Rain People." Hear how Coppola's vibrant depiction of New York City and his exploration of feminist themes mark the beginning of his illustrious directorial journey. George also provides background on working with American Zoetrope on the new 4K restoration.

To wrap up, we touch on the highly requested Blu-ray release of "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island" and its sequel, celebrating their timeless appeal and continued fan adoration.

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THE MASK OF FU MANCHU (1932)
SCOOBY-DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND (1998) and SCOOBY-DOO RETURN TO ZOMBIE ISLAND (2019)
YOU'RE A BIG BOY NOW (1966)
THE RAIN PEOPLE (1969)

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Hear directly from George Feltenstein as he announces the Warner Archive's July Blu-ray releases, ranging from a Scooby-Doo double feature to an often requested Spencer Tracy Technicolor film. George provides background on each film, the new HD master, and all of the extras that are included. And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George.

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What do you get when you team 3 STARS - COOPER, HEPBURN, & TAYLOR with 3 all-time great DIRECTORS in WYLER, ZINNEMANN, & MANN? Three amazing films, of course, in "The Nun's Story," "Friendly Persuasion," & "Devil's Doorway." George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review these three classics from the 1950s that now look better than ever in high-definition Blu-ray. We go through the superb performances in each film, the keen-eyed direction from these film masters, and the fantastic restoration and package of extras that the Warner Archive has created for each release.

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THE NUN'S STORY (1959)
FRIENDLY PERSUASION (1956)
DEVIL’S DOORWAY (1950)

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