STACK #209 Mar 2022

FEATURE MOVIE

commentary by film historian Samm Deighan, interview with critic Kim Newman, and a visual essay on reincarnation in cinema by local film historian Lee Gambin.

essay on Angie Dickinson's career by Kat Ellinger, and Peace of Mind: A Personal Look at China Gate featuring Samantha Fuller and Christa

new book-to-screen featurette with NASA illustrator Vincent De Fate. Johnny Got His Gun (1971) is the sole

The Hunter (1980) is the final film to star Steve McQueen. The ailing Hollywood legend plays true-life bounty hunter

Lang Fuller.

Before Apollo 13 there

directorial effort of Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, adapting his 1939 novel. An exploration of the horrors of war from the perspective of a mute and mutilated soldier (Timothy Bottoms), the film didn't make an impact on release but gained a cult following after footage was used in the 1989 music video for Metallica's One . Extras include a new

was Marooned (1969), which finds

Ralph "Papa" Thorson, who tracks fugitives across the US for his bail bondsman

Richard Crenna, Gene Hackman and James Franciscus stranded in orbit aboard the failing Apollo spacecraft Ironman One, and rapidly running out of air. Directed by John Sturges ( The

boss (Eli Wallach). The real Thornton served as a technical consultant and has a small cameo in this episodic action- thriller. Extras include

commentary from critic Matthew Asprey Gear, an interview with Timothy Bottoms, the 2006 doco Dalton Trumbo: Rebel in Hollywood , and more.

Great Escape ), this gripping space thriller was released four months after the historic Apollo 11 moon landing and won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. Extras include a new commentary by author Bryan Reesman and a featurette on Sturges' later films. There's more outer space drama on offer in Conquest of Space (1955). A mission to Mars is threatened by a righteous captain in this speculative sci-fi adventure produced by George Pal ( The War of the Worlds ). Extras include three audio commentaries, a new documentary on director Byron Haskin, and

a new commentary by film historian Jason Ney and the 1990 doco Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge . Set during the French Indochina War in 1954, China Gate (1957) sees a Eurasian female smuggler and a group of French Foreign Legion mercenaries infiltrating enemy territory to destroy an arms depot. Directed by maverick filmmaker Samuel Fuller ( Shock Corridor ), the movie stars Gene Barry and Angie Dickinson in her first leading role. Extras include a new commentary by Samm Deighan, new video

• The new Imprint range is out on March 30 for a limited time only (while stocks last).

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From Gerry and Sylvia Anderson . Remastered episodes plus special features.

Featuring the voice talents of Ed Bishop and Bud Tingwell with 2 commentaries by Gerry Anderson .

Celebrates his 80th birthday with a live concert at The Royal Albert Hall. Available on Blu-ray and DVD!

First time bringing you every episode from Season 4 in this special edition set.

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HD transfer from the original vault negative starring Britain’s master of zany comedy, Kenny Everett . AUS 1ST on DVD.

Starring Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption, Starship Troopers) and Terry O’Quinn (Lost) packed with special features.

104 episodes across 30 discs from the 21st series. Collection 1-20 also available.

Every episode of the hilarious 80s sitcom starring Penelope Keith, Geoffrey Palmer and Peter Bowles .

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