‘Big Red’ novel: roundup of recent reviews
“Big Red,” a novel by writer Jerome Charyn looking at the lives of Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles, is chalking up some impressive reviews.
‘Lady from Shanghai’ outtakes online (video)
What appears to be five and a half minutes of outtakes from Orson Welles’ 1947 film “The Lady from Shanghai” shot in San Francisco’s Chinatown and Acapulco can be found online.
Three-film Orson Welles retrospect set for March in Denver
Denver Film will present The Other Side of Orson Welles: A Philosophical Film Retrospective in March. The film series is geared for those unfamiliar with Welles’ work beyond his landmark Hollywood debut, Citizen Kane. The three-film retrospect begins on March 17 with the 1947 thriller The Lady from Shanghai, co-starring Welles’ then-wife Rita Hayworth. It […]
‘Lady from Shanghai’ added to National Film Registry
The National Film Registry, a list of films chosen for preservation because of their “cultural, historic and aesthetic” significance to the nation’s film heritage, has added Orson Welles’ The Lady from Shanghai to its roster. The Librarian of Congress today announced 25 additions to the 30-year-old registry. Chosen with input from the National Film Preservation Board […]
Carlotta Films to release 4K restoration of ‘Lady From Shanghai’
The French-based distributor plans a 4K release on home video with extras.
‘John Wick,’ ‘LEGO Batman’ and ‘The Lady From Shanghai’
Of course, it is not the first time filmmakers have paid tribute to Welles’ memorable work.
‘The Lady From Shanghai’ stage show part of Melbourne Fringe Festival
“The Lady From Shanghai” will be staged October 2-3.
‘The Lady From Shanghai’ Blu-ray due next week
Mill Creek Entertainment will issue a value-priced The Lady From Shanghai Blu-ray on March 17. The disc carries a suggested list price of $14.98. It is being offered for pre-order on Amazon.com for $8.99 and on DeepDiscount for $7.99. The upcoming Mill Creek release is half the list price of the TCM Vault issue from […]
New York Film Forum, Paley Center plan extensive screenings of Orson Welles films, rarities in early 2015
The events will take place in January and February.
Reviews: Newly revised Blu-ray release of ‘The Lady From Shanghai’
To a casual observer, the first thing that stands out is the film is slightly darker now than on the initial Blu-ray.
Review roundup: ‘The Lady From Shanghai’ on Blu-ray
Updated on June 4, 2014: TCM Shop has not only put out an improved version of The Lady from Shanghai on Blu-ray, there is also an exchange program for those who have already purchased the previous version. If interested, call the TCM Shop at (888) 982-6746 and tell them you want to exchange your copy. […]