The first issue of Cinema Retro Season 20, #58, has now shipped to subscribers worldwide. If you haven't received the issue yet, you should be getting it soon. Thanks to everyone who subscribed or renewed. If you haven't done so, what are you waiting for?
The Matt Helm Movie Classics special edition is now sold out! Thanks to so many of our loyal readers for making this the fastest selling issue since we began publishing.
Please note: the U.S. office of Cinema Retro will be closed for vacation between August 21-September 7. You can place orders as you normally would and shipments will resume when we reopen. Thank you.
The issue has just been mailed to all subscribers.
Highlights of issue #56 include:
Simon Lewis and Dave Worrall go behind the scenes of "A Bridge Too Far" in an 18-page "Film in Focus"- don't miss Dave's special report based on his experiences on the set!
Nicholas Anez explores the two versions of "The Cincinnati Kid" starring Steve McQueen.
John P. Harty revisits the trials and tribulations of bringing "55 Days at Peking" to the big screen.
Lee Pfeiffer revisits the infamous bomb "The Legend of the Lone Ranger"..was it really that bad?
Brian Davidson celebrates the sexy but-short-lived stewardess-ploitation films.
Tim Greaves recalls how Sophia Loren made a splash in her first Hollywood film, Boy on a Dolphin.
Cinema Retro is proud to announce that once again our
publication has been nominated for a Rondo Award in the category of Best
Magazine. The Rondo Awards are named in honor of the legendary character actor
Rondo Hatton. The awards allow film fans across the globe to honor their
favorite achievements in video releases and film-related journalism.The most recent nominations reflect achievements for the year 2022.
Also, Cinema Retro contributor Mark Mawston, who recently
brought CR readers a rare, exclusive interview with actor John Leyton, has been
singled out for a nomination in the category of Best Interview. This time, the
subject of his work is the life and career of noted writer, film, and film music
historian, Steve Vertlieb, who reflects on his interactions with a “Who’s Who”
of film legends from over the decades. The superb 12-page interview appeared in issue
#31 of the popular British horror magazine “We Belong Dead”. Mark is known professionally as "The Rock and
Roll Photographer To The Stars" (having photographed such music luminaries
at Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Eric Clapton, Yoko Ono, and Brian Wilson).
Please click here for the Awards web site. While
perusing the many nominees in other categories, vote for your favorites!
To vote, send an E mail (include your name) to: David Colton at taraco@aol.com by midnight, Sunday on April 23.
As you may know, the Royal Mail has announced that, due to an apparent extensive hacking operation, they cannot guarantee delivery of packages sent to Europe. Therefore, they are advising that no mailings should be made from the UK to Europe at this time. All Cinema Retro issues for Europe are dispatched from our UK office. Thus, customers in Europe can place orders, but we cannot send them out until this crisis is resolved. Mail within the UK is not affected.
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We apologise to impacted customers for any disruption this incident may be causing. Please be assured our teams are working around the clock to resolve this situation and we will update customers as soon as we have more information.” Customers can check for updates on the official Royal Mail site."
Please note: Cinema Retro issue #11 has now sold out. Other sold out issues are: #'s 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, "Kelly's Heroes" and "Films of WWII" special editions.
Low inventory alert for these issues: #2, 3, 5, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 32, 33,43, 35, 36, 38, 44, 45, "Dr. No" special issue, "Spy Girls" special issue.
A photo by Cinema Retro photographer Mark Mawston has
been chosen by legendary director John Carpenter and his wife, producer Sandy
King, as the cover shot for his latest Blu-ray, "Behind The Scenes" which covers
the director's live performances on his world tours. The image first appeared in
a report in the pages of Cinema Retro. As Mark says “ I left the front of the
stage and went up to the front of the circle above the stage. I spent more time
than usual making sure that John was in focus and that the dry ice surrounding
him took on an ethereal look. I sent this off to Retro and to Sandy with the
title "The Fog", for obvious reasons. It’s always a thrill when one of your
heroes uses your images for an album or Blu-ray cover”.
Issue #54 of Cinema Retro has now shipped to subscribers worldwide. There was a delay in the mailings to North and South America and Asia due to a snafu in the distribution and importation process which we had no control over. We apologize for any inconvenience.
This the last issue of this season. If you order Season 18 now, you will receive all three copies for 2022 (issues #52, 53 and 54).
Thanks for all of our subscribers who are renewing for Season 19. If you would care to do so and receive all three issues for 2023, please click here.
Highlights of issue #54 include:
Mike Siegel reveals his involvement in the restoration of lost footage for the Blu-ray releases of Sam Peckinpah's "Convoy" and "The Osterman Weekend".
Mark Mawston presents part 2 of his exclusive interview with John Leyton about co-starring with Frank Sinatra in "Von Ryan's Express".
Nicholas Anez revisits director Richard Lester's "Robin and Marian" starring Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn and Robert Shaw.
Simon Lewis explores the endless trials in bringing the WWII epic "Tora! Tora! Tora!" to the big screen.
Gareth Owen celebrates the 60th anniversary of the James Bond films with behind-the-scenes stories, events and rare photos from Pinewood Studios.
Hank Reineke looks back on "The Last Man on Earth" starring Vincent Price.
Plus columns by Raymond Benson, Darren Allison and Brian Hannan.
Cinema Retro issue #53 has now shipped to subscribers worldwide. If you thought the issue was a bit late, you are correct. Since the magazine is printed in the UK, our subscribers there and in Europe received the issue last month. However, all other parts of the world are mailed from our U.S. office and there is always a lag time...but never this long. We're told it was caused by continuing lingering disruptions to the international shipping industry due to the pandemic. In any event, we thank you for your patience and we think you'll find this issue has been worth the wait. Here are some highlights:
We pay tribute to the eternal cinematic love story Somewhere in Time starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. Cai Ross provides an exclusive interview with the film's director, Jeannot Szwarc.
Simon Lewis provides a 12-page "Film in Focus" article detailing the trials and tribulations of making David Lean's ill-fated Irish romance, Ryan's Daughter.
John P. Harty examines the merits of another high profile boxoffice misfire, Richard Brooks' Lord Jim starring Peter O'Toole.
Mark Mawston entices actor John Leyton to give a rare interview in which he discusses his successful career as a rock 'n roll heartthrob and, as an actor, filming The Great Escape.
Dave Worrall shines the spotlight on Helen Mirren's breakthrough film, Age of Consent.
Thomas Hauerslev celebrates the recent restoration of MGM's Cinerama classic The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Lee Pfeiffer looks at the dark side of director Blake Edwards' films with Experiment in Terror starring Lee Remick, Glenn Ford and Stefanie Powers.
Subscribe or renew today for Season 18 and get this issue along with issue #52 and our Fall/Winter issue #54.
Cinema Retro's 18th season begins with issue #52, which is now shipping worldwide.
Highlights of this issue include:
"The Sand Pebbles"- James Sherlock explores the trials and tribulations behind the filming of Robert Wise's epic film which gained Steve McQueen his only Oscar nomination.
"Dr. Syn: Alias the Scarecrow"- Dave Worrall's in-depth history of the character in film and literature, concentrating on the evolution of the Walt Disney three-part TV episodes starring Patrick McGoohan which would later emerge as a feature film.
"Tarzan's Greatest Adventure"- Nick Anez argues it's the best Tarzan film ever and his analysis might convince you to agree with him. Gordon Scott starred as the King of the Jungle and te gang of villains included young Sean Connery.
"The Pink Panther"- John LeMay presents the fascinating history behind the first film to showcase Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau.
"The Golden Lady"- Tim Greaves shines the spotlight on the little-seen and little-remembered spy flick that featured a female James Bond-type character- with Desmond Llewelyn in the supporting cast!
"The Bad News Bears"- Robert Leese celebrates the hit comedy with the unlikely teaming of Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal
"The Crimson Kimono"- Lee Pfeiffer covers director Sam Fuller's controversial and underrated crime thriller that was packed with racial conflicts.
Plus regular columns by Raymond Benson, Gareth Owen, Darren Allison and Brian Hannan.
(Please note: this issue will not be available for individual purchase until some time in January, after all subscriptions have been filled.)
Subscribe or renew your subscription to get this issue as well as issues #53 and #54 when they are printed in 2022.
Hard to believe, but Cinema Retro is entering its 18th season thanks to the consistent support among classic and cult movie lovers worldwide. The new season will begin with issue #52, which will ship in the UK and Europe during December and to all other sections of the globe in January. Throughout the new season, we have an exciting lineup of in-depth analysis from talented film scholars who will be providing highlights such as these:
"The Sand Pebbles"- director Robert Wise's acclaimed 1966 epic that saw Steve McQueen earn his only Oscar nomination
Disney's "Dr. Syn: Alias the Scarecrow", the fascinating journey of the adventure TV episodes starring Patrick McGoohan and the subsequent feature film version.
"Somewhere in Time", one of the most beloved and haunting romances ever filmed. Exclusive interview with director Jeannot Szwarc.
"Lord Jim", director Richard Brooks' ambitious adaptation of Joseph Conrad's classic novel. The film was deemed a major misfire and boxoffice flop- but we feel its ripe for a re-evaluation.
"Tora! Tora! Tora!", the massive production that recreated the attack on Pearl Harbor from both the American and Japanese viewpoints. This was yet another major boxoffice disaster but one that affords viewers an intelligent and insightful script and some of the best special effects seen during this era of filmmaking.
"Age of Consent" - a quirky May/December island romance directed by Michael Powell and starring James Mason and the up-and-coming Helen Mirren.
"Ryan's Daughter", yet another underrated gem, this time directed by the estimable David Lean.
The making of Blake Edwards' landmark comedy "The Pink Panther" starring Peter Sellers as the immortal Inspector Clouseau.
Why "Tarzan's Greatest Adventure" starring Gordon Scott (and a young Sean Connery) is arguably the best screen appearance of the fabled jungle hero.
Rare interview with actor John Leyton, who reflects on filming "The Great Escape", "Von Ryan's Express" and "Krakatoa, East of Java".
Charlton Heston as "The Omega Man", one of the most popular "Last Man on Earth" adventures, released in 1971.
We celebrate the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film series and present some rarely-seen production stills and behind-the-scenes photos.
That's just a sample of what we have planned for the new year. So please subscribe or renew and help keep the dream alive of celebrating great films of the past in print format.
If you haven't subscribed for Season 17 of Cinema Retro, here's what you've been missing:
Issue #49 (January, 2021)
Lee Pfeiffer goes undercover for Robert Vaughn's spy thriller "The Venetian Affair" .
Cai Ross goes to hell for "Damien- Omen II"
Ernie Magnotta continues our "Elvis on Film" series with "Elvis: That's the Way It Is"..
Robert Leese scare up some memories of the cult classic "Carnival of Souls"
Dave Worrall and Lee Pfeiffer look back on the 1976 Sensurround sensation "Midway"
Remembering Sir Sean Connery
James Sherlock examines Stanley Kramer's pandemic Cold War classic "On the Beach".
Dave Worrall goes in search of the Disco Volante hydrofoil from "Thunderball"
Raymond Benson's Cinema 101 column
Gareth Owen's "Pinewood Past" column
Darren Allison reviews the latest soundtrack releases
Issue #50 (May, 2021)
50th anniversary celebration of "The French Connection" : Todd Garbarini interviews director William Friedkin
"Scars of Dracula": Mark Cerulli interviews stars Jenny Hanley and Christopher Matthews
Mark Mawston interviews Luc Roeg about his father Nicholas Roeg's "Walkabout"
James Bond producer Kevin McClory-Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury interview his family members
John Harty pays tribute to "Young Cassidy" starring Rod Taylor
"The Curse of the Werewolf"- Nicholas Anez pays tribute to the underrated Hammer horror film
Dave Worrall on the moving 1974 adventure film "The Dove"
Lee Pfeiffer on what worked and didn't work in "Goodbye, Columbus"
PLUS! You will also receive our fall issue:
Issue #51 (September, 2021)
Dave Worrall chronicles the challenges of bringing Cleopatra to the big screen in a 14 page Film in Focus feature loaded with rare photos.
John Harty looks at the ambitious but disastrous Soviet/Italian co-production of "The Red Tent" starring Sean Connery, Claudia Cardinale and Peter Finch
Terence Denman rides tall in the saddle with his story behind "The Savage Guns", the only Western ever made by Hammer Films
Dave Worrall and Lee Pfeiffer unveil the secrets of "Ice Station Zebra" starring Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan and Jim Brown
Rare original U.S. drive-in movie theater adverts
Brian Davidson's exclusive interview with David McGillivray (aka McG), screenwriter of 1970s horror flicks and looks back at "Hoffman", the bizarre film that Peter Sellers wanted destroyed.
Nicholas Anez examines the underrated thriller "The Night Visitor" starring Max Von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Per Oscarsson and Trevor Howard
Plus regular columns by Raymond Benson, Darren Allison and Gareth Owen
This special 80-page limited edition issue celebrates the Spy Girls of 1960s and 1970s cinema through a unique collection of rare production stills, posters and publicity photos. They're all here: the heroines and femme fatales of James Bond, Matt Helm, Our Man Flint, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Harry Palmer, Bulldog Drummond,Modesty Blaise, Fathom, "Operation Kid Brother" and many others.
We are pleased to announce that Cinema Retro magazine has once again been nominated for Best Magazine by the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. (Rondo Hatton was the famed character actor who often played villains in "B" movies that are now cult favorites.) Although Cinema Retro differs from most of our worthy competitors because we are not strictly a horror-themed magazine, apparently we do cover the genre enough to impress the nominating group. It's a lot of fun participating in the awards which cover many other categories such as best film, best DVD/Blu-ray commentary, best DVD/Blu-ray extras, best restoration, etc. We'll put a blatant plug in for our own contributing writer, Tom Lisanti, whose biography of actress Carol Lynley has been justifiably nominated for Book of the Year. We're also proud of our London photographer and writer Mark Mawston, who has been nominated in the "Best Article" category for his commemoration of Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday. Mark obtained tributes for the late, great SFX genius from the likes of John Carpenter, John Landis, John Richardson, Caroline Munro, Martine Beswick and Ray's daughter Vanessa. The article was published in Scary Monsters issue #119.
You can click here to submit your votes. Thanks for your continued support.
Issue #49 is the first edition of Cinema Retro Season 17. It has now shipped to all subscribers worldwide.
Thanks to all of our subscribers who have renewed for this season. If
you haven't done so (or if you want to subscribe for the first time),
please do so below to receive issues #49, 50 (in April/May) and 51 (in September/October).
For issues mailed from our U.S. office, please continue to be patient in terms of possible delays in delivery due to the current on-going crisis in the U.S. Postal Service that has resulted in backlogs of mail. However, with the end of the holiday season and increased pressure on the controversial Postmaster General to implement new policies, it's possible the situation may improve soon. The vast majority of mail is getting to customers in a timely manner, but the backlog of delayed mail remains substantial. In any event, we think you'll find our new season worth having a bit of patience for, as we have some great articles in store for you during 2021. Thanks for your continued support as we enter our 17th season!
Now that issue #48 has shipped to subscribers worldwide, this completes Season 16 of Cinema Retro. If you haven't subscribed, you can do so by ordering below and getting all three issues of the season. (If you are already a subscriber, you can click here to renew for Season 17.)
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Due to complications from the coronavirus, Cinema Retro is postponing
publication of its May issue until July. This is due to disruptions in
the import/export distribution system as well as major wholesalers who
have requested a delay because the retail market
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stores in certain key geographical areas are closed due government
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inconvenience and we hope you understand that the
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of almost every industry.
Also, please allow for a slight delay in delivery times from our UK office, which is only mailing out orders on Fridays.
We wish all of our readers the very best in
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the weeks and months to come.
It's that time of year, Cinema Retro fans! We're about to enter our 16th year of publishing with issue #46, which for the first time boasts a Duke Wayne cover. Now is a great time to support the world's most unique film magazine by subscribing or renewing for issues #46, 47 and 48 so you can enjoy a full year of our in-depth look at films of the 1960s and 1970s. Issue #46 ships to subscribers in the UK and Europe this month and in January to all other parts of the world.
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This
year's Movie Classics Special Edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sam Peckinpah's
masterpiece The Wild Bunch (1969).
This is an in-depth 124-page special, with a foreword by Sir Christopher Frayling and
contributions by Peckinpah experts Mike Siegel, Jeff Slater and Nick Redman,
features dozens of many never-seen-before photographs both in front and behind
the camera. Interviews with Ernest Borgnine, L.Q. Jones, Lilia Castillo, Gordon
T. Dawson, Chalo Gonzalez and Bo Hopkins give an amazing in-sight as to how
this film was made, and we feature articles on the deleted scenes (with
photos), the locations - then and now, the music and a complete look at how the
film was made. Another amazing special on a timeless classic that only Cinema
Retro knows how to deliver.
Note: This issue is not part of the subscription plan. Saddle up and order now! This is a limited edition!
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Cinema Retro proudly announces its annual Movie Classics special
edition for 2018: Roadshow Epics of the '60s! This is an 80-page special
that provides in-depth coverage of the making of five memorable epic
films:
Mutiny on the Bounty
Lawrence of Arabia
The Fall of the Roman Empire
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Khartoum
The behind-the-scenes struggles to bring these monumental productions
to the screen often equaled the events depicted in the screenplays.
Indeed, all but Lawrence of Arabia proved to be boxoffice
failures (or disasters). However, Cinema Retro provides compelling
evidence that all of them were superbly filmed and provided many grand,
memorable moments. This special edition provides fascinating insights
into the often seemingly insurmountable challenges directors, writers,
producers and actors had to overcome in order to bring the films to
completion. These are the kind of movies we think of when we hear it
said "They don't make 'em like that anymore!". This special Movie
Classics issue is packed with hundreds of rare production stills and
on-set photos, as well as rare international advertising and publicity
materials.
As with all Cinema Retro issues, this is a limited edition so order now and don't miss out!
(This Movie Classics special edition is not part of the subscription plan. It must be ordered separately.)
Please note: Cinema Retro issue #6 is now sold out and is no longer available from our back issues section. Other sold out issues are: #'s 4,5,7,8,10,12 and "Kelly's Heroes" special edition.
Cinema Retro proudly announces its annual Movie Classics special
edition for 2018: Roadshow Epics of the '60s! This is an 80-page special
that provides in-depth coverage of the making of five memorable epic
films:
Mutiny on the Bounty
Lawrence of Arabia
The Fall of the Roman Empire
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Khartoum
The behind-the-scenes struggles to bring these monumental productions
to the screen often equaled the events depicted in the screenplays.
Indeed, all but Lawrence of Arabia proved to be boxoffice
failures (or disasters). However, Cinema Retro provides compelling
evidence that all of them were superbly filmed and provided many grand,
memorable moments. This special edition provides fascinating insights
into the often seemingly insurmountable challenges directors, writers,
producers and actors had to overcome in order to bring the films to
completion. These are the kind of movies we think of when we hear it
said "They don't make 'em like that anymore!". This special Movie
Classics issue is packed with hundreds of rare production stills and
on-set photos, as well as rare international advertising and publicity
materials.
As with all Cinema Retro issues, this is a limited edition so pre-order now to reserve your copy!
(This Movie Classics special edition is not part of the subscription plan. It must be ordered separately.)
Cinema Retro proudly announces its annual Movie Classics special edition for 2018: Roadshow Epics of the '60s! This is an 80-page special that provides in-depth coverage of the making of five memorable epic films:
Mutiny on the Bounty
Lawrence of Arabia
The Fall of the Roman Empire
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Khartoum
The behind-the-scenes struggles to bring these monumental productions to the screen often equaled the events depicted in the screenplays. Indeed, all but Lawrence of Arabia proved to be boxoffice failures (or disasters). However, Cinema Retro provides compelling evidence that all of them were superbly filmed and provided many grand, memorable moments. This special edition provides fascinating insights into the often seemingly insurmountable challenges directors, writers, producers and actors had to overcome in order to bring the films to completion. These are the kind of movies we think of when we hear it said "They don't make 'em like that anymore!". This special Movie Classics issue is packed with hundreds of rare production stills and on-set photos, as well as rare international advertising and publicity materials.
As with all Cinema Retro issues, this is a limited edition so order now!
(This Movie Classics special edition is not part of the subscription plan. It must be ordered separately.)
Cinema Retro issue #39 has now shipped worldwide. For subscribers, this is the final issue of Season 13. Please renew for Season 14 (see below) and keep supporting the world's most unique movie magazine.
Issue #39 devotes a full 32 pages to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film "You Only Live Twice", which starred Sean Connery as 007 and introduced Donald Pleasence as the immortal villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Why did we dedicate half of the pages in this issue to the film? Largely because of the outpouring of contributions from talented writers from around the world, not to mention esteemed names like composer David Arnold, actress Karin Dor, who played the villainous femme fatale Helga Brandt, Tsai Chin who played Bond's bedmate in the pre-credits scene, legendary lyricist Leslie Bricusse, assistant director William Cartlidge, future Oscar-winning production designer Peter Lamont and Nancy Sinatra, who recalls the nerve-wracking experience of singing the title song. Plus in-depth looks at composer John Barry, the cars of "You Only Live Twice", the inside story behind the Little Nellie autogyro, "now and then" photos of key locations and a Bondwagon full of rare photos and promotional art, some of which are published here for the first time- plus a look at all the accompanying international 007 collectibles.
Issue #39 also concludes our celebration of the life and career of actress Susan George and examines the kinky little-seen crime thriller "Night Hair Child" (aka "What the Peeper Saw") plus the obscure-but-worthy cult flick "Deadly Strangers" starring Hayley Mills- plus tributes to the late, great Sir Roger Moore.
In reality, you only live once- so don't miss this limited edition issue.
You can still subscribe to Season 13 and get all three issues shipped to you
at once, including issue #37 and #38, which honor "Rocky" and "The Dirty
Dozen" respectively.
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Cinema Retro proudly presents its latest "Movie Classics" special edition issue: "The American Westerns of Clint Eastwood", the perfect companion to our acclaimed special issue dedicated to the three Clint Eastwood Westerns directed by Sergio Leone.
"The American Westerns of Clint Eastwood" is a 116 page limited edition publication. Each of Eastwood's American Westerns is covered in detail in individual chapters:
"Hang "Em High"
"Paint Your Wagon"
"Two Mules for Sister Sara"
"The Beguiled"
"Joe Kidd"
"High Plains Drifter"
The Outlaw Josey Wales"
"Pale Rider"
"Unforgiven"
Special section covering early film roles and TV Western appearances
Featuring hundreds of photographs, rare behind-the-scenes stills an movie poster art, including location photos (then and now) and even props that exist to this day in private collections!!
We are also very honored to present unseen movie poster designs by the legendary Bill Gold, who has overseen the advertising campaigns for most of Eastwood's films since "Dirty Harry" in 1971. Bill has provided some stunning examples of unused artwork and posters that were never utilized in ad campaigns.
(This issue is not part of the subscription plan and must be ordered separately).
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Sorry to report that the recent mad dash on the part of our readers to obtain back issues of Cinema Retro has resulted in issue #4 from 2006 being depleted from our back issues department. The following issues of Cinema Retro are now permanently sold out: #4, 7, 8, 10 and 12. The following issues are in very low supply: #3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 24. To order back issues click here or click here to order from our Ebay affiliate store.
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In the web site for The Independent, Cinema Retro contributor Sheldon Hall provides an adaptation of his latest cover story for Cinema Retro about the making of the 1964 British war classic Zulu. Click here to read.
(Hall appears tonight at 7:00 PM on BBC1 in the UK)
The fascinating behind the scenes story is told in greater detail in issue #28 of Cinema Retro and in the updated edition of Hall's book about the making of the film.
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When we first interviewed producer Elliott Kastner back in 2004, he told us, "You don't remake Sabrina. You don't remake The Blue Angel. You don't remake Casablanca and I won't remake Where Eagles Dare."
This is a stance that Cinema Retro has taken in regard to reprinting sold-out issues of our magazine. However, the response to our Movie Classics Special Issue #1 dedicated to this great WWII adventure was beyond our expectations and it sold out almost immediately when published in 2009. Since then, we have had many requests to republish and also saw the value of this issue exceed $200 per copy on eBay. Thus, we've bowed to the wishes of our readers and created an updated and expanded version of that classic issue. By doing so, we're not devaluing the original, which will remain a highly prized collector's item. Inside these pages, you will find the original issue (slightly changed with the addition of many new, rare photographs) plus new features that were not available to us at the time of the original printing. Topping it all off is an exclusive new interview with the film's director, Brian G. Hutton, plus an abundance of rarities we've just unearthed including another deleted sequence and original studio memos from the Kastner family files that shed light on who was supposed to star in the film (you won't believe it!).
This new edition can be viewed as our sincere tribute to two wonderful friends who are associated with the film: Elliott Kastner and actress Ingrid Pitt, both of whom we lost in 2010. We mourn their passing and hope that this issue will stand as a tribute to their talents and enduring legacy.
116 pages- a full 36 pages more than the original issue! 52 pages more than the standard Cinema Retro issue!
Perfect bound format with flat-edged spine
This is a limited edition collector's item...order now to ensure you don't miss out!
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Given the fast sell-out of Cinema Retro's Where Eagles Dare issue in 2009, we anticipated a lot of interest in our other two Movie Classics special issues commemorating the Clint Eastwood/Sergio Leone "Dollars" films and Eastwood's 1970 WWII hit Kelly's Heroes. Although we had an increased print run for these titles, we never expected the response would be so overwhelming. These are the two best-selling issues in Cinema Retro's eight year history- and they keep selling briskly. (A web site dedicated to WWII history sold over 500 copies of Kelly's in the last month alone!).
If you haven't ordered these 80 page issues, do so today- each issue is loaded with a mind-boggling number of rare photos, some of which are printed here for the first time.
Copies of Where Eagles Dare are now selling for over $200 each on Ebay. Don't let these issues escape your collection! They are sure to be valued collector's items once they are out of print.
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Cinema Retro enters its eighth great year with issue #22, now shipping worldwide. All subscribers will be receiving their copies shortly.
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Highlights of issue #22 include special features that celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cinerama:
Sir Christopher Frayling provides a major 10 page article on the making of MGM's Cinerama blockbuster How the West Was Won, featuring deleted scenes and a wealth of rarely seen photographs.
Howard Hughes pays tribute to Jack Cardiff's 1968 gut-busting adventure Dark of the Sun(aka The Mercenaries) starring Rod Taylor
Dave Worrall blows the lid off the 1969 Cinerama epic Krakatoa, East of Javaand takes us behind the scenes for the Cinerama family classic The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm.
Thomas Hauerslev takes us back to those wonderful Cinerama travelogues This is Cinerama, Seven Wonders of the Worldand traces the history of the format.
Lee Pfeiffer reviews a plethora of spy movies on DVD including The Man From U.N.C.L.E. feature films
Adrian Smith interviews actress Anneke Wills, star of the mod London cult classic The Pleasure Girls and pays tribute to Jane Asher in Jerzy Skolimowsky's Deep End
Raymond Benson looks at the best films of 1981
Gareth Owen revisits the filming of The Great Gatsby at Pinewood Studios
Plus the latest DVD, soundtrack and film book reviews
The latest issue of Cinema Retro (#20) is now shipping to subscribers all around the world. As we publish in the UK, those subscribers always get their copies first. However, the latest issue just arrived from the other side of the pond and has now been shipped out to all other regions. Readers will have it in their hot little hands very soon.
Cover story on Candy starring Ewa Aulin as the sexy teen nymph in an all-star fiasco that involved Marlon Brando, Ringo Starr, James Coburn and Walter Matthau. Dean Brierly examines how such a sure-fire project turned into one of the worst movies ever made.
This issue's Film in Focus is Earthquake, the 1974 blockbuster starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner and many other familiar faces in one of the most successful films of the genre. Ross Warner reminds why the film remains a guilty pleasure and Thomas Hauerslav of the web site In70mm.com presents a fascinating look at the history of Sensurround, the Oscar-winning sound system that had more than its share of mishaps.
Nick Anez provides analysis of two Fox Westerns from the 1960s: The Comancheros starring John Wayne and Stuart Whitman and Rio Conchos starring Whitman and Richard Boone. Anez examines the startling similarities between the two films and debates if Conchos can truly be regarded as a remake of The Comancheros.
Lee Pfeiffer has a sit-down interview with jazz great Kyle Eastwood and discusses his scoring of films with his father, Clint Eastwood. Kyle also recalls starring with his dad in Honkytonk Man and making a cameo in The Outlaw Josey Wales.
Gary McMahon looks at memorable films that have coped with the restrictions of shooting key sequences in confined places, from the legendary fight aboard the Orient Express in the James Bond classic From Russia With Love to Hitchcock's Lifeboat and Huston's Key Largo.
Cinema Retro music critic Darren Allison provides an in-depth tribute to the recently departed legendary composer John Barry.
Matthew Field concludes his three-part interview with director Lewis Gilbert with discussions of Friends and Educating Rita.
Herbie J. Pilato examines the good, the bad and the ugly among major films based on legendary TV series.
Raymond Benson looks back on his top films of 1979 including Alien and Apocalypse Now.
Cinema Retro honors famed film critic and documentary maker Richard Schickel at a special event held at the Players club in New York City.
Gareth Owen pays tribute to Michael Powell's long-neglected classic Peeping Tom.
Coverage and photos from the new book MGM: Hollywood's Greatest Backlot
plus the usual extensive coverage of the latest movie books, DVDs and soundtracks
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The good folks at the retro movie site Cinebeats have us blushing over their kind words about Cinema Retro and our latest issue. If you haven't found our solicitations to get you to subscribe to be effective, then maybe Cine Beats can make you join the ranks of classic movie lovers who support our magazine. The site's owner, Kimberly Lindbergs rightly points out that many a fine movie magazine has folded in the age of the web, but there are still a number of us kicking around and fighting the good fight. All of those dear, departed magazines had one thing in common: many people read their web sites regularly, but never thought to support the venture by buying issues. That's why we're always so grateful to everyone who not only reads our site, but takes the plunge and subscribes. If the film magazines currently on the market that cover the golden age of moviemaking were to disappear, imagine that the remaining periodicals would provide little beyond Justin Bieber's plans for his next movie. So whether it's our magazine's web site or any other that you enjoy, try to occasionally purchase an issue every now and then. It's not only greatly appreciated, but goes a long way to ensuring that magazines that cover these great eras of filmmaking continue to thrive. Click here to read, and while on the Cinebeats site, prepare to spend a few hours browsing through a treasure trove of great articles.
You asked for it, you got it! Following our successful Movie Magic Tour of British film locations in 2010, Cinema Retro and T.W.I.N.E. Tours will be announcing specifics pertaining to the September 2011 tour. This time, we'll be heading out West to visit film locations from classic movies. We'll be meeting up in Las Vegas then movin' on by deluxe motorcoach to such legendary sites as:
Monument Valley, Utah- site of such films as Stagecoach, 2001: A Space Odyssey, How the West Was Won, Easy Rider, Once Upon a Time in the West, Forrest Gump, The Searchers, The Eiger Sanction and many more.
Kanab, Utah- visit the sets from Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales and see where such films as Sergeants 3, Planet of the Apes, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Bandolero! and many others were filmed.
Ride the legendary old-fashioned steam engine line from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Visit the quaint Colorado town where key sequences from the original John Wayne classic True Grit were filmed
Join fellow classic and retro movie lovers from around the world on the film location tour event of the year - all personally guided by Cinema Retro publishers Lee Pfeiffer and Dave Worrall
Please note: this event has come about due to suggestions from attendees from our previous tours, many of whom have indicated they intend to join us. As in the past, priority will be given to previous attendees. Thus, there will be a limited number of seats available to the general public. They will be made available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendance is strictly limited to one motorcoach of travelers.
Details and dates coming soon-- meanwhile, make sure you sign up for the Cinema Retro E mail newsletter (see column on right for sign up link). You'll receive the latest updates as soon as they are released.
Going...Going...Gone! The premiere issue of Cinema Retro's Movie Classics special editions has now sold out.
The premiere issue of Cinema Retro's Movie Classics special editions, which was dedicated entirely to Where Eagles Dare, is now sold out. As this was a limited edition, it will never be reprinted. If you have a copy, treat it with kid gloves, as the value is sure to soar very quickly. Some back issues of Cinema Retro that are sold out have been selling for up to $100 each. Thank you to the many readers who supported this venture- and to all the talented writers and collaborators who made it possible. We are especially proud of the fact that the film's producer, Elliott Kastner, who recently passed away, had told us that the issue was the definitive story of how this great 1969 WWII epic was made. If you haven't purchased our follow up Movie Classics edition about the Clint Eastwood-Sergio Leone "Dollars" films, please be aware that sales of that issue are far outpacing those for Where Eagles Dare. Although we had an increased print run for this issue, sales are far ahead of our projections. So if you didn't add this to your collection, do so today. Click here for details
Thank you to all of our readers who have taken the time to write to us regarding their enthusiasm for Cinema Retro Movie Classics' tribute issue to Sergio Leone and Clint Eastwood's Dollar movie trilogy. Director Richard C. Sarafian (Vanishing Point, Man in the Wildnerness) knew Leone and relates that the great director once told him he had been inspired in part by episodes of Western TV series that Sarafian had directed early in his career. Sarafian said of the tribute issue, "It's brilliant. I devoured every single page." We then heard from David V. Picker, who was head of production at United Artists and is the man who put together the deal to release the trilogy in America. Picker said, "This issue is an astonishing tribute...the photos are literally jaw-dropping. It's a major achievement on every level."
If you already read Cinema Retro, then why not part with a Few Dollars More and click here to order this special, limited edition issue?
Cinema Retro's eagerly-awaited limited edition Movie Classics tribute issue to the Sergio Leone/ Clint Eastwood Dollars trilogy is now shipping worldwide.
In the footsteps of Cinema Retro's landmark Movie Classics special edition tribute to Where Eagles Dare, publishers Dave Worrall and Lee Pfeiffer present their most ambitious release yet: the most extensive tribute to the Clint Eastwood/Sergio Leone 'Dollar' film trilogy ever published. Years in the making, with contributions from prominent film historians from around the globe.
THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION AND WILL NEVER BE REPRINTED ONCE THESE ISSUES SELL OUT!
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Full coverage of 'A Fistful of Dollars', 'For a Few Dollars More' and 'the Good, the Bad and the Ugly' - and why these films remain timeless cinematic classics.
80 full pages (16 pages more than the standard Cinema Retro issue)
Packed with hundreds of rare production stills, collectibles and international movie poster art culled from archives from around the world.
Many photos never before published - including rare behind the scenes production stills from people who acted as extras in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'
Special foreword by Leone biographer Sir Christopher Frayling
The legendary film locations - then and now
Coverage of the rare, deleted sequences
Cast and crew biographies
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On Thursday June 10th, three girls from Royal Docks
Community School were treated to a day out at the world-famous Pinewood Studios
on the outskirts of London, England. They were greeted by Julia Hillsdon, Head
of Marketing at the studio, who gave them a tour of the mansion building
originally known as Heatherden Hall, which the studios have been built around.
Julia took them through the picture gallery and explained the studio’s
illustrious history, films made there, and the many famous stars that have
walked its corridors during the past 50 years or so.
This was followed by a tour of the vast garden area, this time
given by Dave Worrall, co-publisher of Cinema Retro magazine, who explained to
the girls how the gardens were used in various James Bond and other major films
over the years, including Chitty Chitty
Bang Bang, the Hammer Horrors and Harry
Potter. This was followed by a very interesting tour of Technicolor. Hosted
by Chris Smith, the girls were given an overview of how the laboratory
operates, including a preview of their new 3D technology in their luxury
screening room.
Cinema Retro columnist Dean Brierly has created two blogs to celebrate his favorite crime films of the 50s and 60s. As usual, Dean shows his taste for esoteric fare by avoiding many of the acknowledged classics in favor of films like Big House U.S.A., Hail Mafia!, Warning Shot and Kaleidoscope and other gems that rarely get the attention they deserve.
Congratulations to Cinema Retro contributor Tom Lisanti and sixties
actress Gail Gerber (Beach Ball, Girl Happy, Village
of the Giants) who were awarded the Silver Medal from the
Independent Publisher Book Awards for Best Autobiography/Memoir of 2009
for Gail's memoir Trippin' with Terry Southern: What I Think I
Remember. For more information visit Tom's web site www.sixtiescinema.com.