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Adam's Corner
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Adam Long, host of the Adam's Corner Podcast and former co-host of the podcast, Movie Geeks United, showcases the latest physical media releases and occasionally discusses his pop culture obsessions of the latter part of the 20th Century.
July 2024 Kino Lorber, Criterion and Shout/Scream 4K and Blu Ray Release Roundup
Adam reviews the latest physical media arrivals from Kino Lorber, Criterion and Shout Factory.
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GARP! MISSING! THE VERDICT! and more great films from 1982 that no one is talking about.
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While everyone continues to talk about The Thing, Blade Runner, Star Trek 2 and ET, I discuss a few other films from forty two years ago that deserve more recognition.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) on 4K!!!!! Plus New Kino, MGM, MVD and Warner Archive
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A look at some of the new and upcoming 4K and Blu Ray releases from Warner Archive, MGM, MVD, Kino.
UHF, PURPLE RAIN AND ANCHORMAN ON 4K! plus THE FLASH COMPLETE SERIES AND MR. AND MRS. SMITH
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New reviews of recent physical media releases from Paramount, Warner, Warner Archive and Shout! Factory.
My Movie Memorabilia Tour
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A look at some of the movie art and memorabilia that I've collected over the years.
South Park and Team America on 4K Plus Scooby Doo on Zombie Island, Matinee and a Kino Collection
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Adam takes a quick look at South Park and Team Police on 4K along with Scooby Doo on Zombie Island, Matinee and a Kino Collection. #kinolorber #shoutfactory #warnerarchive #PhysicalMedia #BlurayHaul #4kuhd #paramountpictures
Chinatown on 4K Reviewed plus May Criterion, Kino and Sony/MGM.
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Quick takes on the 4K release of Chinatown, May Criterion titles, Cry Baby, The Old Oak, Thunderheart and Of Mice and Men (1992).
Star Wars at 47-My Memories of Seeing it the First Time in August 1977
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On the 47th anniversary of the release of Star Wars I recall what it was like to see it the first time in August 1977.
New May Review Titles from Warner Archive, Arrow and Kino
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Adam reviews more 4K and Blu Ray releases from Kino, Warner Archive and Arrow Video. Titles reviewed include You're a Big Boy Now, Narc and Daisy Miller.
The Crow, High Noon, Once Upon a Time in the West and other April and May Blu Ray and 4K Releases
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Quick reviews of some recent Paramount, Warner and Warner Archive and Kino Lorber titles released in April and May.
Seeing it for the first time: King Kong 1976 in February 1977
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A few personal remembrances tied to my experience of seeing the 1976 version of King Kong in February 1977 at the Century Theater in Lincolnton, NC as a six year old boy.
A Conversation with Makeup Maestro Rob Burman (The Thing, Ghostbusters, The Goonies and many more)
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Makeup effects maestro Rob Burman stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the many films on which he has worked, both with his father Tom Burman and as a solo talent. In this freewheeling conversation many films are discussed. Rob's work on John Carpenter's The Thing, Ghostbusters, The Goonies, Prophecy (1979), Cat People (1982) and The Beast Within are just a few of the titles that are touched up...
Fletch Review
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Adam reviews Kino Lorber's new releases of Fletch and Fletch Lives coming to Blu Ray in May.
King Kong (1976) on 4K from Paramount-A Review
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King Kong (1976) on 4K from Paramount-A Review
Kino Releases March 2024 Part 2 Plus My Thoughts on True Lies and The Abyss
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My reviews of several more March 2024 Kino Lorber titles plus my take on two of the controversial James Cameron 4K titles. You can also find my weekly podcast here. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adams-corner/id1731738065
Scarface at 40 with author Nat Segaloff
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Scarface at 40 with author Nat Segaloff
Kino Lorber March 2024 Releases Part 1
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Kino Lorber March 2024 Releases Part 1
Jaws 2 45th Annversary: The film's original director, John D. Hancock, tells all.
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Jaws 2 45th Annversary: The film's original director, John D. Hancock, tells all.
Earl Owensby Studios at 50 w/special guest Noel T. Manning II
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Earl Owensby Studios at 50 w/special guest Noel T. Manning II
The Incredible Hulk: Married 45th Anniversary w/ writer-director Kenneth Johnson.
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The Incredible Hulk: Married 45th Anniversary w/ writer-director Kenneth Johnson.
Imogene Tells All: Paper Moon 50th Anniversary with actress PJ Johnson
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Imogene Tells All: Paper Moon 50th Anniversary with actress PJ Johnson
In My Father's Footsteps Barry Long 1944 2021
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In My Father's Footsteps Barry Long 1944 2021
(Part 2 of 2) Barry M Long Homecoming Service, First Baptist Church, Lincolnton, NC 12-2-21
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(Part 2 of 2) Barry M Long Homecoming Service, First Baptist Church, Lincolnton, NC 12-2-21
(Part 1 of 2) Barry M Long Homecoming Service, First Baptist Church, Lincolnton NC 12-2-21
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(Part 1 of 2) Barry M Long Homecoming Service, First Baptist Church, Lincolnton NC 12-2-21
Just watched Paper Moon again on TCM...I just turned 70, so have seen it SO many times (have had vhs, dvd, HaHa) Loved it, loved this interview, love tp P.J. Peace!
@@micahpop6656 your kind words just made my day. Thanks so much for watching and it's great to meet another fan of this wonderful film. Have a great day.
Great interview. Thanks for sharing!
@@42ndStreetMatthew thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate you watching as well.
@@filmfann1970 No problem! I am now a subscriber.
@@42ndStreetMatthew Much Appreciated! I try to put something up every Thursday so stay tuned.
felt bad for him until the ricky schroeder comment
Good hints! ❤️
@@sandracfitzge Thank you!
Anniversary? 😂😂😂😂
@@akvalues yeah 46 now. 😆
I've somehow never seen a Star Wars film, but this popped up on my feed. It's very touching hearing you talk about this, despite my not knowing anything about it haha <3
Awww thanks. I appreciate your watching and taking the time to comment.
Paper Moon is one of my favorites as well! I have the DVD and watch it a few times a year. I've always wondered what happened to Imogene. I couldn't find anything about her until I found this! Thanks for having her on!
I so appreciate your taking the time to write and watching the video. PJ is as funny as the character she plays in the film in real life. It's an honor to interview her and let folks catch up on her life in the years since. All the best.
I do something similar on my channel letstalkcriterion but it’s only Criterion titles it’s busy with 5 or 6 a month they don’t send review copies so it can prove expensive even more so as I’m in the UK so have to import more. I do prefer US Arrow release choices but I buy most of the Arrow titles latest is Whitnail and I and Narc.
I will check it out. Thanks for the tip. We need folks like yourself to do these sorts of things and get the word out. Kudos to you. Also, thanks for the comments and watching.
I was 6 years old too in 1977 ;)
Nice!! So how does it compare to the recent Paramount bad transfers? This one is good it seems?
I'd say It's on a par with The Crow. If you've seen that one, you'll know what I'm talking about. In other words, they did not drop the ball this time.
@@filmfann1970 That's encouraging, thank you
@@444chroma my pleasure. Thanks for the comment.
thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I truly appreciate it.
Pretty sure May the 4th is all about May the force be with you and never about release date. Never heard it stated otherwise.
You're probably right about that but there are so many misinformed people these days that I'm afraid some of them will take it literally. And they probably have.
You made me look. I have been saying I saw it on May 25 - but I only know for sure I saw it on the first day it was available in my home town. Guessing with that limited number of screens that wasn't the date and I already knew there were long lines at other theaters across the country from the news. Fortunately I have a subscription to a site that collects newspapers countrywide which includes my home town. I now know my personal "May the 4th" is June 17th because the theater ad from the 16th says starts Friday. Figured I wouldn't see it the first day but when we drove by the theater there was no line. Went to the ticket booth and asked if they had sold out. "No, we have seating availble." It was crowded but there were open seats - even two together. Saw it again about two weeks later and people were laughing when R2 gets zapped and falls over. When I saw it the first time it was more like a collective "Awwww! Oh, no!" "Wait a minute. You didn't order your tickets on line? You didn't get to choose your seats before you went in?" Why do I suddenly feel old?
Hahahaha. I know what you mean about feeling old. That's a great story though about when you finally did see it and the reaction to R2-D2 on the second viewing. Like I said in the video most theaters in smaller communities didn't get it until months after it came out so that makes sense that you didn't see it until a month later.
I remember standing in line to see it with my father on opening night. We had a great time and saw it twice opening night. I still have the souvenir movie book they sold at showcase cinema. It's still a great movie. First movies always stand out more than sequels.
Oh that's such a wonderful memory and I hope your father is still around to talk with about it. Thanks for sharing your memory and for watching the video.
May 25th, exactly how I feel. I still have my "Darth Vader Live" button from 1977. :-)
Are you annoyed as I am when people celebrate May the 4th even though that's not even close to when Star Wars was released ? Thanks for chiming in and watching. That's so awesome that you still have your button.
@@filmfann1970 I am annoyed, but resigned to it. Nobody will be able to ignore it when the 50th anniversary rolls around three years from now.
@rikp I don't know. With the way people are rewriting history these days I wouldn't be surprised if May the 4th becomes the official release date.
I watched 👀 the episode married on 📼 vhs video 📼 📹
I'm so old I watched it when it originally aired September 22nd 1978
Good old hulk 😅🎉😂❤😊
Glad you enjoyed it. 😀
I watched my copy of OUATITW and thought the film looked fantastic. The previous Bluray was a lousy mess as far as the quality of the picture. Also it is Leone's best film, bar none. I'm very happy to have this 4K version.
Thanks so much for chiming in on this. I agree the level of detail is much improved on this one but I do miss the grain. I wish a better balance could have been achieved but it definitely could be worse. I'm glad you're happy with the transfer.
I feel sorry for him. He meant well and wanted to do a good job. As he mentioned he was stuck with problems during initial setup not knowing to navigate backside politics of sucha big project.
Yeah I had the same reaction to his story. He was just caught up in a set of very unfortunate circumstances. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@filmfann1970 Awesome, Adam! Pleasure! Will subscribe. Great content and I love movies and music too 😃👍🏻 Yeah, could have been John's big break if it went well with him on board doing, finishing Jaws 2. What he tells about the script makes sense really, a downbeat Amity post the first movie. Cool
@@kevinmyles6369 I really appreciate your subscribing and it's great to meet you. I will post at least one video a week and maybe more depending on my schedule. It's nice to meet some like-minded people and that's what it's really all about
Adam, you and I would have been great mates back in 1st grade. Kong 76 still captures my imagination and I’m 54. I remember saving my money to buy a book about the movie from Scholastic company that sold kids books in school. Another thing we have in common is we have learned from the critical errors of our fathers. I have always made it a point to respect the private property of my children. They are 17 & 14 and we have the best relationship. Thanks for sharing your story and affection for this great movie.
I completely agree that we would have been great pals back in those days. I'm the same age as you so it was the perfect time to experience the movie when we did. I'm glad someone else understands both my love of the film and the damage a narcissistic parent can do and our willingness to not let that cycle repeat. Thanks so much for your comments and for watching the video. Nice to meet you.
Where did you get that Studio Canal version. The cover looks different from any one I can find.
I actually got it from a place called Orbit DVD located in Asheville NC. I ordered it online so I would check. They may still have some available. Thanks for commenting and watching.
Great video, Adam! It's obvious you still have very strong feelings about this movie and the role it played in your childhood and beyond. Sounds like school was not a positive influence on your formative years, of which I can relate. Like you I still remember the excitement I felt leading up to the night my uncle took me to see the movie. I remember the anticipation I felt and the little, innocuous things I did during the day before it was time to go to the theatre. It was a magical time.
Thanks so much for your kind words and comments. I really feel sorry for those who never had a chance to have the movie experiences that we did all those years ago. This video was meant to serve as an example that movies can have a far reaching effect and touch other areas of our lives. I don't know that I would have survived those lonely years if I hadn't had the movies to keep me excited and invigorated. Appreciate your chiming in and sharing your thoughts.
Hi Adam, big fan of your reviews on the movie geeks united podcasts, just wondering if MGU is still making episodes?
Thanks so much for your kind words. Unfortunately Jamey decided he longer wanted to do the show and it ended last August. As a result I branched off and launched my own podcast last September. It's called Adam's Corner and you can find it in the usual places, Apple, Spotify and so on. My Blu Ray and 4K review shows are still posted monthly and I would love to have you listen and comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks again for your thoughtful comments. Great to hear from you.
I've been advising the guys on my King Kong '76 group to keep the "Paramount Presents" 4K for the theatrical cut, and keep the Shout Select for the TV cut (looks better than the StudioCanal and Paramount cuts) and of course all the bonus content.
I wish I had taken that advice. I sold my Scream Factory Edition and purchased the studio Canal version. At least I have most of the extras
@@filmfann1970 because I helped Shout with the BD, my name is on it. I can never sell it. I do have like 14 extra posters I'll never use lol
Great stuff, especially the BTS photos he showed. Love it!
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the kind words.
Charge my copy to The Underhills…
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Listen to the commentary track for Paint your wagon-many funny/informative stories
I hope to do that soon. Thanks for chiming in about that.
I 💕😘 this movie and my favorite movie
I'm so glad to meet another fan of King Kong 76
It's unfortunate but I honestly believe the Shout! blu-ray release of KING KONG is about the best we're going to get. It's a significant improvement on any previous disc, but it would have been even better had the print been cleaned up to be free of dirt and scratches. There's not a lot of dirt, but it tends to show up during important scenes (e.g., Kong's first appearance). The film has never looked this wide on dvd before, so THAT's a major plus, and the inclusion of special features for this title are a welcome bonus. Strangely, the anniversary panel discussion included is shot by a stationary camera, even though this discussion has appeared on youTube with a roving camera set-up. While I have longed for a full 4K restoration of the '76 KONG, I have zero interest in the half-assed treatments from Studio Canal and Paramount (and the only reason Paramount is releasing their version is because smaller labels have proven there's an audience for this film which Paramount has long- pretended doesn't exist). The "artwork" on both 4K releases is atrocious enough, but the "mellow yellow" colour grading is absolutely hideous! We really needed a feature-length documentary on the making of the film that would offer the recollections of then still-living members of the creative team (DeLaurentiis, Guillermin, Rambaldi, and Barry) and any surviving cast members. KING KONG '76 was one of the most storied productions in Hollywood history, and the opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of its creation by the people involved has largely been lost. There is, however, still another 4K issue of the film coming in May through an independent horror label, and it wouldn't be a total shock if they devoted more care and attention to their release than the minimal effort Paramount put into its release...
This film looks much better where your picture is darker. You do see the transfer mats as bad.
I would agree with that assessment.
Thanks for this video
My pleasure and thank you so much for watching and commenting. It is much appreciated.
The best King Kong movie
Well obviously I am quite fond of it so you'll get no argument here.
LMAO I know the movie has a lot of problems but I loved it as a kid and I still enjoy it 😂
Ha. We'll it's true I tell ya. 😆
Have you seen this movie with the 1976 Kong? Bye Bye Monkey (1978 Italian-French film) directed by Marco Ferreri and starring Gerard Depardieu about a man who finds a baby chimpanzee in a giant King Kong prop and decides to raise it like a son
No I have not but I really appreciate you recommending it. It seems like I have heard about this one somewhere along the line but I had definitely forgotten about it. Much appreciated.
Great interview!
Thanks. I truly appreciate it and am glad you enjoyed it.
Best Interview Ever About the original jaws 2
Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.
Excellent video, Adam! Thanks to Mr. Hancock for sharing his experience and for his films.
Thanks for the kind words my friend. So glad you enjoyed it.
The emotional impact from just these few parts of the film show his ability as a director. Had this ole 6'1'' man crying! ua-cam.com/video/lCAdT3Ugp2s/v-deo.html
I always love to hear these BTS stories of Hollywood. Interesting man! Fantastic to see him still hitting for the bleachers!
Thanks Rich. I really appreciate it too.
R they anywhere you can get the Earl owensby DVD I live in Shelby
The comments for trilogy of terror are turned off, so I hope you don’t mind me commenting here: Yes, the 3rd story with the doll is excellent and memorable, but I think the 1st story is good too. It’s seldom talked about.
Yes that was my unfortunate mistake to turn the comments off. I appreciate your chiming in. I agree that the first story was also memorable.
This episode and the tv pilot are timeless.
I could not agree more.
Great interview!
Many thanks. I appreciate your taking the time to watch
Adams Corner is THE PLACE to be on the internet!
what a great show Adam ..
Thanks so much for the kind words and for listening. Much appreciated.
Hey, Kenny your one of the most talented writer an director I’ve ever seen. The Incredible Hulk tv series just brilliant I’ve bought it on Blu-ray, The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman!! Also V The original mini series on Blu-ray. I still hope you can get the V Movie made. But the bureaucratic Studios in Hollywood don’t want to help you They just want the money to buy the movie rights. I hope you don’t never sale it to them!! We love you Kenny you were my childhood entertainment an now my 2 boys age 7 an 10 get to enjoy what I enjoyed. Many thanks to you👍👍👍
Great interview!
I so appreciate it. Thanks for the kind words.
19:41 the pictures are fabulous. Seeing the Hulk brought back childhood memories!
Thanks. I felt so honored to ne able to share these. Glad you enjoyed em.
Hi Adam. Are the pictures at 20:06 your own exclusive photos, or can they be downloaded or purchased? Thanks.
Those photos are actually Mr. Johnson's personal photos that he's never shared publicly before. @@robertturner4526
I did not know The Hulk was meant to be a drama.
Yes indeed. I think the humanity is what is missing from the current superhero crop.
@@filmfann1970 I think you are right about that. The new superhero movies are really about effects.