'Iron Lady,' folk series new to DVD
“The Iron Lady”
Meryl Streep won the best actress Academy Award for her terrific portrayal of Britain's Margaret Thatcher. Streep — with the assistance of prosthetics, makeup and wardrobe — thoroughly inhabits Thatcher in “The Iron Lady.”
Many people remember the former prime minister as a conservative politician who often clashed with Parliament and members of her own party. This film shows her rise to power. She was called out-of-touch, but had to deal with strikes and protests, an assassination attempt, the changing times and war. She could have an abrasive manner, but this film also reviews Thatcher's loving relationship with her husband Denis, her passion for politics and her life-long determination.
“Casablanca: 70th Anniversary Collector's Edition”
One of the greatest movies of all time has been remastered and repackaged in a three-disk set that offers the best presentation of this classic to date. The set includes documentaries, commentaries, trailers, deleted scenes, radio broadcasts, vintage cartoons, a 62-page production art book and more.
There is also a segment featuring Lauren Bacall on her husband Humphrey Bogart.
“Legends of Folk: The Village Scene”
This wonderful show was produced for PBS and is hosted by Noel Paul Stookey. Folk fans will surely enjoy performances by Peter, Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Phil Ochs, Judy Collins, John Denver, Simon & Garfunkel, The Lovin' Spoonfuls, Neil Diamond and many other artists.
“Night Gallery: Season Three”
Rod Serling's show was cut down to a half hour in its third season. Still, this set features 19 episodes and a host of guest stars, including Vincent Price, Burgess Meredith, Mickey Rooney, Dean Stockwell, Leonard Nimoy, Bill Bixby and Sandra Dee.
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“Buck Privates Collector's Series”
“Eight is Enough: Season One”
“Ernie Kovacs: The ABC Specials”
“Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol”
“Route 66: Chicago to L.A.”
“Shame”
“Yanni Live”