Gone With The Wind (Four-Disc Collector's Edition) 1939

Gone with the Wind (Four-Disc Collectors Edition) 1939

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DVD Features: Disc 1 & 2 (The Film)
Commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer
5.1 Dolby Digital Soundtrack
Original Mono Soundtrack

DVD Features: Disc 3
The Making of a Legend: Gone With The Wind the acclaimed 1989 documentary made by Selznicks sons and narrated by Christopher Plummer (125 Minutes, Never-before-available on DVD)
Restoring a Legend- An in-depth look at the restoration and Ultra-Resolution process utilized by Warner Bros. For this new DVD presentation
Footage from 1939 Atlanta and 1961 Civil War Centennial Atlanta premieres
The Old South - Fred Zinnerman directed this historical 1940 theatrical short, which was shown by MGM in theatres prior to the release of Gone With The Wind

DVD Features: Disc 4
Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With The Wind - All new documentary produced especially for this new DVD set, features Ms. de Havillands personal recollections of the film
Clark Gable: A King Remembered - A Portrait of the legendary actors long and distinguished career as M-G-Ms most famous leading man
Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond hosted by Jessica Lange, this is an insightful look at Leighs short and troubled life
Mini documentaries covering lives and careers of the most prominent cast members

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David O. Selznick wanted Gone with the Wind to be somehow more than a movie, a film that would broaden the very idea of what a film could be and do and look like. In many respects he got what he worked so hard to achieve in this 1939 epic (and all-time box-office champ in terms of tickets sold), and in some respects he fell far short of the goal. While the first half of this Civil War drama is taut and suspenseful and nostalgic, the second is ramshackle and arbitrary. But theres no question that the film is an enormous achievement in terms of its every resource--art direction, color, sound, cinematography--being pushed to new limits for the greater glory of telling an American story as fully as possible. Vivien Leigh is still magnificently narcissistic, Olivia de Havilland angelic and lovely, Leslie Howard reckless and aristocratic. As for Clark Gable: were talking one of the most vital, masculine performances ever committed to film. --Tom Keogh
Rate Points :4.5
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Customer Reviews3 stars out of 4
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The Bottom Line:

Its overlong, melodramatic, and dated in its perspective on race relations, but its also good soapy fun if youve got 4 hours lying around, you could do a lot worse than this enduring and entertaining film.

Classic
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we all know and love this classic .. i purchased a copy of this for a good friend who had never seen it .. the product was in great condition and arrived much earlier than expected

GWTW FAN
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I have owned almost every copy thats ever come out. Its an all time classic for me. I have the original video cassettes. The first DVD that you had to flip for the 2nd half of the movie. The 60th anniversary 4 disc set and soon to have the 70th on Blu-Ray. Some of us are just collectors of something good. I enjoy watching this movie on a nice spring rainy day. Its fit for it. Its just fit.

Dont order from this seller
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I odered this on 1-29-09 and have not received my movie. I sent e-mails to the seller and received no response. Seller had 98% POSITIVE rating when I odered. Im not a happy camper!!!

"MAMMY! PULL UP YOUR SKIRT, LET ME SEE!" "OH LORDY, MR. RHETT! YOU IS BAD!"
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THIS MOVIE IS A CLASSIC, LEGEND! IT HAS WITHSTOOD THE TEST OF TIME! I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS MOVIE WITH MY PARENTS, IN A DOWNTOWN THEATRE, WHILE I WAS SITTING, ON MY MOTHERS LAP. I REMEMBER THE AWESOME, WONDERFUL, MUSIC! RHETT AND SCARLETT, HAD GREAT CHEMISTRY TOGETHER, AND MY ALL TIME FAVORITE, WAS MAMMY! I LOVED THE BEAUTIFUL, EPIC, PLANTATIONS, AND THE BEAUTIFUL DRESSES, OH! HOW I WANTED TO BE A SOUTHERN BELL, AND RIDE IN A WAGON PULLED BY A MULE, OR A HORSE! IT ALSO SPARKED MY INTEREST ,IN THE CIVIL WAR, THE NORTH AND THE SOUTH. MY FAVORITE SCENE ,IS THE KISS RHETT GIVES SCARLETT, IN FRONT OF THE RED SKY! OH MY! WOW! AND THE SCENE WHERE RHETT GIVES MAMMY A RED PETTICOAT.

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Citizen Kane (Two-Disc Special Edition)

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Arguably the greatest of American films, Orson Welless 1941 masterpiece, made when he was only 26, still unfurls like a dream and carries the viewer along the mysterious currents of time and memory to reach a mature (if ambiguous) conclusion: people are the sum of their contradictions, and cant be known easily. Welles plays newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane, taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. The result is that every well-meaning or tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event. Written by Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz, and photographed by Gregg Toland, the film is the sum of Welless awesome ambitions as an artist in Hollywood. He pushes the limits of then-available technology to create a true magic show, a visual and aural feast that almost seems to be rising up from a viewers subconsciousness. As Kane, Welles even ushers in the influence of Bertolt Brecht on film acting. This is truly a one-of-a-kind work, and in many ways is still the most modern of modern films from the 20th century. --Tom Keogh

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About an influential and ruthless publishing tycoon shines in a magnificient 60th-anniversary digital transfer with revitalized digital audio. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 02/04/2003 Run time: 119 minutes Rating: Pg
Rate Points :4.0
Binding :DVD
Brand :Warner Brothers
Label :Turner Home Ent
Manufacturer :Turner Home Ent
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EAN :9780780635203
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Customer ReviewsThe Great American Tragedy
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This film isnt for everyone.

Citizen Kane is an anomaly in the history of film. Orson Welles came to Hollywood, a fervent, raging 24 year old theater and radio prodigy with no film background whatever. He created in one film a tragedy meant to be larger in scope and power than any Shakespeare play, a film that would draw on the human need to piece together someone from stories and recollections (a non linear narrative- no film had ever been made in this way before), a film that would use every cinematic device available to tell its story. No studio ever gave a new director (or any director) this much power, and never had any new director seized on a such a complete vision for how to make a film in such a new way. The script by Herman Mankiewicz used the life of newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst as its main body, and this ignited a terrible battle of wills between Welles and Hearst. The included documentary the battle over Citizen Kane is crucial in understanding these 2 men. Because the ultimate irony here is that the message of the lone businessman who runs off everyone in his search for love is really not Hearsts story at all, but Welles. Welles lost all his clout, sank into obscurity, became an industry joke, and died. He became the bitter recluse, his onscreen creation. Thats the real tragedy, here.

Citizen Kane what can I say?
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Citizen Kane is truly a masterpiece. The first time I watched it, I didnt really liked it. By the second time, it was awesome. I give the movie 5 stars and the DVD 5 stars.

Literally the most overrated film in history.
Rating Point :2 Helpful Point :1
Im probably going to be hated for this but here it goes. I really dont see what all the hype is about over CITIZEN KANE. Pros: yes, it is a classic. Yes, it is controversial. And yes, it is revolutionary. I know that the film represents mans struggle through life and that it demonstrates achieving the American Dream in order to conquer that struggle. It does also demonstrate that man is corrupt and full of greed but can still rise to the top. Cons: it is completely shallow and empty. The characters including the title character show little or no human quality or are even worth caring about. In fact, I cant even remember any of the characters besides Kane (only because he was in almost every scene). None of the others are worth caring for. I felt no connection with any of them. I think the reason people these days are preferring Shawshank Redemption as the best movie ever is because we love the characters so much. We are able to relate to them in some way at least. Thats not the case here. Plus, the whole "Rosebud" at the end (while slightly intelligent) seemed anticlimactic. I asked myself after finishing, "It was a sled? The whole movie was about a sled?" I know its supposed to represent the time of when he was young where he didnt have to worry about life but still I found that to be a pretty weak metaphor. I dont know if this film will last very long in the 21st century where times have changed so much. Thats another problem with this film: its dated. Its not able to stand the test of time. To me, the greatest movie ever has to be able to stand the test of time. This one doesnt. I think thats all I can think of right now. In short, CITIZEN KANE is a classic thats past its prime.

A must see for the cinema buff, but worthwhile for everyone.
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This films impact on media is so far reaching that it is a must see on that basis alone. It sets the bar and gives inspiration for writing, cinematography, composition, and editing for the creatively inclined. If youve got more than a passing interest in movies, you should see this film.

Underated...ha ha ha!
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Seriously, this is a gripping tale about a man who had everything in the world. Except any companions. Those who keep giving it one star are looking for attention. If you havent seen it, do so. Stop what youre doing and see it. It deserves all the acclaim it gets.

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Verdi - Nabucco / Cappuccilli, Domingo, Dimitrova, Nesterenko, Valentini-Terrani, Deutschen Oper Berlin, Sinopoli

Verdi - Nabucco / Cappuccilli, Domingo, Dimitrova, Nesterenko, Valentini-Terrani, Deutschen Oper Berlin, Sinopoli

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Nabucco was Verdis third opera, and its filled with one great, energy-filled melody after another if the drama is a bit crude (the characters are one-dimensional at best), the emotions are sincere and the passions run high enough to make one forgive Verdis youthful enthusiasm. The role of Abigaille, Nabuccos evil daughter, is a voice-wrecker, but the animal-like Ghena Dimitrova sounds as if she could sing it in her sleep. She hurls the high Bs and Cs at us as ferociously as the Bs and Cs two octaves lower--this is a stunner of a performance. As the title character, Piero Cappuccilli sings with his usual big, unsubtle tone one wishes for more sensitivity. Placido Domingo, who will apparently sing anything written in the tenor clef, makes as much of the little part of Ismaele, and bass Evgeny Nesterenko fills out the High Priests music superbly. Giuseppe Sinopolis leadership is probing, nuanced, and, when needed, as big as all outdoors. This is a pip of a performance, highly recommended. --Robert Levine
Rate Points :5.0
Binding :Audio CD
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Customer ReviewsMore than Exciting
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I have listened to a few versions of this opera, even pirated scenes with Maria Callas. It is really an opera of vitality. Verdi may have still had many crudities in the way he wrote. He may have even been over the top at times. Yet, he is unmistakeably exciting. As he third attempt at opera, I would say, even if he did use the "required styles of the day" he produced a wonderfully vivid work. Of course, the characters are one dimensional (if even that deep), but they are exciting and enjoyable. The sound is excellent, and the singing is every bit on par with the excitement of the music. Of course, the person who makes the opera is Ghena Dimitrova, and not because anyone else is less good. They are all great! She just seems to make that voice-wrecker music seem easy, and even gentle on the voice. There is no strain at all! However, I read somewhere when this recording was first reviewed that she had been ill, and that making the recording was difficult. I have no clue if that is true, but I can assure anyone who buys this recording, if it is, they will not be able to tell. She blazes through the role and carries you away. Just for those who are not familiar with her in real life performances, she has a voice that would knock your socks off. It is HUGE! It isnt just loud, and seemingly could go on for ever getting louder and louder without difficulty or strain. It is EXCITING! She can also draw back the sound to a whisper, like Caballe, and send a tingle up your spine. This recording gets close to sharing those real life experiences with the listener. This is well worthy the money!

Bible Opera Packs A Punch
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Verdis first big hit was Nabucco, based on the biblical account of the Hebrew captivity in Babylon by the imperious and vainglorious King Nebuchenessar. Nabucco is the Italian form of that name. While this is HIS opera, the web of characters form a powerful theme of love and thirst for power and longing for freedom. Isrele is the tenor part, a young Hebrew slave, in love with Ferena, sung by a mezzo soprano. Abigaille is the wicked daughter of King Nabucco, and her role is regarded as the most fiendishly difficult soprano role Verdi ever wrote, full of thunderous declamations high above C, and fully lyric with strong chest register. The cast in this early 80s recording is a dream cast, making this the best studio recording of Nabucco available today. Placido Domingo is singing a part that is not really the star, but he sings with passionate intensity and all his usual radiant flair. His was a voice that Verdi wrote for tenors, and Domingo himself considered Verdi to be his strongest vehicle as a tenor. In this recording we dont get the masculine ardor of Aidas Radames, or the refinement and passion of Alfredo in Traviata or the intensity of Otello nor even the ingellect of a Don Carlo or Don Alvaro from Forza Del Destino, but we have a fine character with religiosity and romantic feelings. The arias are well-executed by Domingo. He keeps up with the faster portions of the music. It seems to me listening to all this - Verdi was really trying desperately to make a hit. He had not had any success prior to this opera. The music is very dramatic, with far too many fortissimos even. Every aria and ensemble ends in such a BANG that it would seem the opera ends earlier than it should. Of course, the Overture is lovely. The highlights of this opera include great choruses. The first one in Act 1 and the more famous Va Pensiero, the Hebrews cry for freedom which even rises to nationalistic Italian heights.

Other than the tremendous talents of Placido Domingo, this recording is blessed with the fine voice of bass-baritone Piero Cappuccili in the eponymous role. As Nabucco, the evil, arrogant king, he is majestic and sometimes paternal (Verdi baritones ALWAYS sound paternal and it doesnt help that the music written fo them are mellow). Cappucilli is another great Verdi singer that together with Domingo make this recording exceptional. Opposite the more dragon-lady-like Ghena Dimitrova, he seems to be weak though....as in the scene "Prisoner ? Si! Prisioner SI!!"
But Cappuccili holds his own and is in fine shape in this recording. He is also the best Macbeth, and his voice is prominently displayed in a DG recording he sang opposite Shirley Verrets imperious Lady Macbeth.

The ladies in this recording are electrifying. Ghena Dimitrova, a Bulgarian-born soprano, is the best Abigaille ever recorded or performed. Not even Callas reaches the technical bravura and character integrity she essays. Her voice is strong, full and powerful. It is even said that Dimitrova had the highest and strongest dramatic soprano voice. Her career was short-lived because of all the intense roles she sang (Turandot, Tosca, Norma, Lady Macbeth). Abigaille she sang numerous times and it was even her signature role. Mezzo soprano Lucia Valentini-Terrani is prolly the weakest in the bunch, but she masters the role of Ferena with aplomb. I cant complain. I love everything about this recording, including the somewhat wooden Terrani. This recording deserves more recognition. Opera lovers go out and get this recording. Pass it on.....

comment to (editorial) reviews
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In your editorial you call Nesterenko a superb High Priest. I believe he was playing the role of Zaccaria, while the High Priest was sung by Kurt Rydl.
In the the review below I read "the very young Domingo and Lucia Popp shining in the early stages of their careers". According to my information Domingo was 41 at the time (same age as Dimitrova, by the way), while Lucia Popp was even 2 years older. Are we talking about the same performance?

Exhilarating
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If theres still a Nabucco vs. Macbeth rivalry out there, I admit to coming in squarely on the Nabucco side. Verdis third opera - and the first to really show his originality, despite being somewhat rough orchestration-wise - is a highly dramatic, energetic work (at least in the right hands, e.g. Sinopolis), including what is possibly, in the role of Abigaille, the most difficult soprano role in the whole Verdi oeuvre. Sinopoli doesnt exactly try to play down the slight whiff of vulgarity in the score, but that doesnt mean hes unsubtle -letting go of the reins of restraint in the more exhilarating parts is a virtue in this opera its supposed to be a little crash and bang. The Berlin State Opera Orchestra and Chorus follow suit, making for a thrilling experience.

But, of course, the singing is the crucial factor, and I am happy to say I have nothing but praise. Cappuccilli might not rival Gobbi for color and assuredness in the role of the deranged king, but he still gives us a good portrait. The famous Dio di Giuda! is amazingly done. But even he is overshadowed by Dimitrova, whose Abigaille must surely be a candidate for the most riveting performance ever - simply breath-taking. Domingo is also eminently satisfying as Ismaele, so is Nesterenko, and the smaller roles are splendidly sung as well.

Completed with good sound, I think this set is hard to beat - it is surely the most energetically exciting account around, and the singing of Dimitrova must be heard.

Brava Dimitrova!!
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Ive listened happily for many years to the Gardelli/Gobbi/Suliotis Nabucco. That version is so great, that I only listened to this one to hear Sinopoli. Well, this one is just a great. Neither is perfect, but theyre both so damned good, you really cant go wrong with either.

Of special interest in this Nabucco are the very young Domingo and Lucia Popp shining in the early stages of their careers. But they are definitely not the main players in this opera (although Domingo does have the tenor lead). Comparing the two, I prefer Gobbis Nabucco, but I find no real fault with Cappuccillis voice or portrayal.

I thought that Abigaille belonged to the late Elena Suliotis (who did sound at times very much like Callas), but Ghena Dimitrova was a revelation. She is just superb as the mostly evil (till the very end when dying) role of the spurned Abigaille, the apparent daughter of the Nebuchadnezzar, but who is really the daughter of slaves! (Let me know if you find this twist in the Bible! Just possibly the story has been enhanced a bit for both dramatic and political reasons.)

Suliotis may have a slight edge dramatically, but I think the edge goes to Dimitrova vocally in this very demanding role. Powerful and dynamic and displaying great technique and vocal agility (as described by other reviewers), she is also softly touching and sings beautifully in such arias as "Anchio dischiuso un giorno."

Why did I wait so long to listen to this Nabucco! It truly flies on golden wings.

Oh, yeah, and Sinopoli definitely didnt disappoint.

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Tchaikovsky: The Queen Of Spades

Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades

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Label :Opera D'oro
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Customer ReviewsFine historic performance from 1940 Bolshoi
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If this performance of "The Queen of Spades" had been recorded in 1970 or even in 1960, it would be a solid contender for first choice among the several recordings of the opera. As it is, it remains a very fine performance with first-rate singers and a better sense of drama than is to be found in some of its successors.

This very modestly priced set is certainly worth serious consideration if you are looking at a second copy for your opera collection.

Genuine Tchaikovsky from Bolshoi golden age
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This 1940 year studio recording made by Bolshoi Theater forces has historical value as one can hear some excellent Russian singers such as Khanaev, Derzhinskaya, Maksakova.
Knanaev is incomparable deep Hermann and Derzhinskaya is excellent lyrical Liza.

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