United Artists deluxe gift set features 30 Oscar-winning films
United Artists was formed in 1919 and was headed up by Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith. The first studio to be run by artists and not businessmen, it has a great history and some terrific films (some of which were released under the MGM/UA name).
"United Artists Deluxe Gift Set" (MGM, 46 discs, $289.98)
The 30 films in this set have won many Academy Awards. The categories cover drama, musicals, Westerns, war, action/adventure, historical and comedies. Highlights include "Some Like It Hot," "The Magnificent Seven," "Birdman of Alcatraz," "The Greatest Story Ever Told," "West Side Story," "Judgment at Nuremberg," "The Alamo," "Marty," "Dr. No," "Twelve Angry Men," "The Great Escape," "The Apartment," "The Pink Panther," "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," "The Manchurian Candidate," "The Battle of Britain," "A Bridge Too Far," "Rain Man," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Thomas Crown Affair," "Midnight Cowboy," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Rocky," "Annie Hall," "Raging Bull," "Rain Man," "The Bird Cage," "Bowling for Columbine," "Hotel Rwanda," "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Goldeneye."
Collections
The Criterion Collection is a series of classic and contemporary films that feature the best video and audio quality available. Each film is presented in its original aspect ratio along with excellent special features. The latest series features five directors and their films. They are available at www.amazon.com.
"Federico Fellini" ($159.80)
The four films are "8½," "La Strada," "Nights of Cabiria" and "Amarcord."
"Akira Kurosawa" ($169.80)
The films are "Throne of Blood," "Yojimbo," "Seven Samurai" and "Sanjuro."
"Robert Altman" ($149.80)
The films include "Secret Honor," "Short Cuts," "3 Women" and "Tanner 88."
"Jean-Luc Godard" ($109.85)
The three films are "Band of Outsiders," "Contempt" and "Breathless."
"Jim Jarmusch" ($119.85)
The films are "Down by Law," "Night on Earth" and "Stranger Than Paradise."
Television
"Bronx is Burning: World Championship Edition" $59.92
"Mod Squad: Season One, Vol. 1" $42.99
"One Tree Hill: Season Four" $59.98
"One Tree Hill: Seasons One to Four" $229.92
"Rawhide: Season Two, Vol. 2" $42.99
"Sonic Underground: Vol. One" $29.99
"Sword Stained With Royal Blood: Complete Series" $49.95
"Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventures" (animated) $14.98
"Underdog: Ultimate Collection" $27.95
"Young Indiana Jones: Vol. Two, The War Years" $49.95
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"Once"
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"Stardust"
"Underdog: The Movie"
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