Following his release from prison for a crime he wasn’t guilty of, The Jesuit goes back home and discovers that things have changed, but not for the better. He decides to takes things in his own hands once his son is at risk.
Musicals: The Road from Broadway to Hollywood
On this episode of “The Online Movie Show,” the challenges of bringing Broadway musicals to the movie screen are explored by Michael B. Druxman, author of “The Musical: From Broadway to Hollywood,” published by BearManor Media.
The Rapid Rise of Martin and Lewis
In celebration of the 75th anniversary year of the teaming of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis (and conversely, the 65th anniversary of their split), this episode of “The Online Movie Show” takes a look at how the zany comedy duo became overnight sensations. Richard S. Greene, author of “Marketing Mayhem!: Selling Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis to Post-War America,” is the episode’s guest.
Lisa Hurwitz’s Documentary ‘The Automat’
On this episode of “The Online Movie Show,” filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz discusses her award-winning documentary “The Automat,” which features interviews with Mel Brooks (pictured here), Carl Reiner, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Colin Powell.
Homebound (2021)
When a father and his new spouse visit his children in the countryside, something seems off from the start as their mother is absent. As things evolve, it becomes clearer and clearer that is something is very, very wrong.
The Bootleg Files: Julie & Carol at Carnegie Hall
BOOTLEG FILES 801: “Julie & Carol at Carnegie Hall” (1962 TV special starring Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett).
LAST SEEN: On YouTube.
AMERICAN HOME VIDEO: None.
REASON FOR BOOTLEG STATUS: Mostly likely due to music rights issues.
CHANCES OF SEEING A COMMERCIAL DVD RELEASE: Probably not.
In 1962, Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett were on the cusp of superstardom. Andrews had back-to-back Broadway triumphs with “My Fair Lady” and “Camelot” while Burnett had gained fame from her standout comedy performances in the Broadway musical “Once Upon a Mattress” and on Garry Moore’s television variety show. Surprisingly, there was initial reluctance from CBS to move forward with a proposed TV special starring the two women – the network felt that Andrews was not that well known to the wider American public while simultaneously arguing that Burnett was too familiar from Moore’s weekly show.
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Shepherd (2021)
A recently widowed man looking for solace and purpose takes a post as a shepherd in the countryside. There he comes into contact with supernatural entities and has peculiar dreams.