The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! On Blu-ray

The Oscar-nominated Cold War comedy, The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!, is now available on Blu-ray. Unfortunately, the film’s slipcase lists it as receiving an Best Director nomination but this is an error. Filmmaker Norman Jewison was wise to think that Nathaniel Benchley’s 1961 novel, The Off-Islanders, would make for a great comedy. It was the height of the Cold War and Dr. Strangelove had yet to come into existence and the Cuban…

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Penelope: A Hysterical Caper Comedy

Penelope, starring Natalie Wood in the title role, is a hysterical caper comedy that asks the question of whether committing a crime can save a marriage. Imagine robbing your husband’s bank because you’re not getting enough attention from him.  This is exactly what happens for Penelope Elcott (Natalie Wood) when her banker husband, James Elcott (Ian Bannen), is more focused on his work than his wife at home.  One day, Penelope disguises herself as an…

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It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a Classic

It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is one of the best ensemble comedies and the star-studded film remains a classic to this day. Imagine yourself being surrounded by some of the best comedy stars of the day.  It sounds impossible, right?  Think again because this film doesn’t have a few of them but brings everyone together in an epic race to find the Big W.  Let’s get one thing straight though.  This isn’t a…

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