The Classic Movies Weekly Newsletter
December 19, 2004

This week: My annual (and once again updated) list of favorite Christmas films! Plus new DVD releases and a new list of Best New Links.


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**Favorite Holiday Movies**
My annual list of favorite Christmas films, updated with a few new ones.
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**A Tribute to Edward G. Robinson**
He was a Romanian Jew with an English-sounding name who gained fame by creating the prototypical Italian gangster. He was also the best actor who never won an Oscar. A brand new (and overdue) salute on what would have been Eddie's 111th birthday.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/2f0f22637c/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7

**A Tribute to Frank Sinatra**
An update to our original tribute to Frank Sinatra, the Chairman of the Board and an underrated actor, written at the time of his death in 1998.
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**A Tribute to Kirk Douglas**
A birthday tribute to the ultimate "tough guy," both on and off screen.
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**A Tribute to Walt Disney**
Originally written to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of the man who turned animation into a genuine movie art form and entertained several generations of children and adults, and whose legacy continues today.
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--------------- New on DVD -------------------

"Mary Poppins" (40th Anniversary Edition) (1964) - Julie Andrews won an Oscar in her film debut as the "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" nanny who brings magic and joy to the Banks family in turn-of-the-century
London. Fanciful adaptation of P.L. Travers' books co-stars Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns and Ed Wynn. The score by Richard and Robert Sherman includes "A Spoonful of Sugar," "Let's Go Fly a Kite," "Chim Chim Cher-ee."
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"Love Me Tender" (1956) - Elvis Presley's first movie finds him as a farm boy romancing his presumed-dead brother's fiancee during the Civil War. Songs include "Poor Boy," "We're Gonna Move" and the title tune. With Debra Paget, Richard Egan.
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"Godzilla" Collector's Box Set (3-Pack) - Three-disc boxed set includes "Godzilla vs. Hedorah," "Godzilla vs. Gigan," and "Godzilla" (1998).
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--------------- Best New Links ------------------

Here's a selection of the best new links (new to us, anyway) added to the Classic Movies site this week (the first three are brand new):

**A Day on the Internet - This brand new tribute to the Marx Brothers by Steven Bailey is dedicated to the long-suffering Margaret Dumont.
**Authorized Tribute to Noah Dietrich - Lynn Dougherty presents the only official and authorized Web site celebrating the life and career of Noah
Dietrich, who was chairman of the Board of RKO pictures.
**Lana Turner Online - Liza Waldman's new tribute to the poor kid from Idaho, who never had a bicycle or any toys to play with, who grew up to be a lady they called "LANA."
**OpenFlix - A directory of movies commonly thought to be in the public domain, plus works their owners are willing to let be distributed.
**The Ultimate Gangster and Crime Film Web Site - Nice-looking site includes a comprehensive list of gangster and crime films, including a separate listing of Prohibition films, a bibliography, poster collection, and listing of actors who appeared in the films.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/cda2d8e2fc/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7


--------------- Find What You Want ------------

**Recommended Resources**
My personal recommendations for all kinds of Web resources that will help you save money on videos, DVDs, books, posters, and more, plus help you make money if you're so inclined.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/4c00123634/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7

**Classic Movies Feature Articles**
Humor, interviews, special tributes, quizzes, and more, all on the subject of classic Hollywood films.
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**Net Links**
The most extensive collection of classic movies links on the Web, arranged by subject matter, with content descriptions.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/0546eaa06c/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7

**Classic Movies Sound Files**
A large and growing collection of sound files in wav format from classic and not-so-classic films.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/fc253d9f98/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7

**A to Z List**
A master A to Z list of over 700 films, from "8-1/2" to "Zulu," with many more to come, all with links to help you buy them at the best prices from Movies Unlimited or Amazon.com.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/3764a71ca1/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7

**The Classic Movies Forum**
Stop by today and ask a question, start a poll, make a bold statement, or just see what's there. Warning: It can become addictive.
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**Classified Ads**
Now anyone can place a classified ad on this site for only $5 a month, on almost any subject. You can even run it for free for a couple of days and see how you like it before paying.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/d240448fce/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7

**Classic Movies Bookstore**
A listing of movie-related books, with brief reviews and links to help you find them. Your reviews are welcome, too.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/9fad697208/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7

**Classic Movies Video Store**
Choose from thousands of titles at great prices! VHS or DVD.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/12ac7782ef/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7

**Classic Movies Poster Store**
Nothing but reprints of posters from older films, plus links to help you find whatever you desire from the Web's best poster store.
http://r.vresp.com/?ClassicMovies/3a1968d2bf/266129/6108ff7f32/7a363d7


----------------Parting Words -------------------

Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate the holiday!

Next week: An updated tribute to Ava Gardner.

Brad Lang
Classic Movies
classicmovies.org

Copyright 2004 Brad Lang
ISSN: 1520-2739

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