bodyTara writes about television and film for publications like Lost Magazine, Grey's Anatomy Magazine, SCI FI Magazine and is the author of all the '24: Official Companion Guides'.
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Frankly my dear, we do give a damn that "Gone with the Wind," one of the most epic tales of romance and history ever brought to screen is getting a handsome celebration this week. Considered one the AFI's Best Films ever (see where it placed here), "Gone with the Wind" based on Margaret Mitchell's beloved book is getting a special engagement in theaters in Atlanta and for the rest of us, an Ultimate edition on Blu-ray just in time for the holidays.
The new WB 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition transfer features a limited and numbered copy in a red velvet box. Inside is a 40-page hardcover book with photos, production notes and copies of key production memos. There is a reproduction of the 1939 original program, eight 5” x 7” frameable art prints, and a CD soundtrack sampler with eight tracks from the indelible score.
Review: Having gotten a chance to test out this set, it truly does live up to its Ultimate edition hyperbole. A lot of fans have forked up a lot of money for set after set of this classic movie over the years, so it's hard to recommend dropping a lot of money on any box set these days unless it feels worthy. If you have a Blu-ray player and are a real fan of the film, then this box set is a worthy purchase. Most up-sell special editions repackage older extras as "new" features and that's left purchasers plenty gun shy about re-buying. But this new edition features some fantastic, brand-new additions like:
"1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year" - a fascinating tribute to a year considered to be one of Hollywood’s greatest. This documentary, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, had its on-air premiere in July as part of TCM’s month-long festival saluting that year’s ‘bumper-crop’ of films,
"Gone with the Wind: The Legend Lives On" - is an exploration of the legacy of this most beloved film through illuminating interviews, footage and visits to historical sites, events and museums,
"Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara Wars" - a 1980 WBTV Special, never before seen on home video,
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"MGM: When The Lion Roars" Documentary.
If you are a cinephile with "Gone With the Wind" in your top ten films ever, this is the set to get.
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BACK THEN, MOVIES WERE GREAT. NOW, FRANKLY MY DEAR I DON'T GIVE A DAM. REASON, TODAY IT'S DONE ALL WITH COMPUTER'S. SPECIAL AFFECT'S DONE BY COMPUTER'S. I'M JUST WAITING FOR COMPUTER'S TO HAVE SEX, OH BY THE WAY THE WOMEN OF HOLLYWOOD TODAY WOULD NOT LAST A SECOND OF THE WOMEN OF YESTERDAY. OLD HOLLYWOOD HAD CLASS, NEW HOLLYWOOD NO CLASS AT ALL. LOVE AMC, FOR THE YOUNG THAT'S AMERICA'S CLASSIC MOVIE'S.
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One of my all time favorites!!! They just don't make 'em like that anymore!!! Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is another excellent film!!! Just LOVE it!!! ;0)
Frankly my dear, we do give a damn that 