New on Video: "The World of Suzie Wong" Special Edition Blu-Ray

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THE MOST TENDER AND TOUCHING LOVE STORY OF OUR TIME! William Holden and Nancy Kwan star in this soul-searching look at an East-meets-West romance. He's a struggling American artist who's down on his luck. 

She's a beautiful Chinese prostitute who captures his heart. The scenery is as spectacular as the colorful and exotic streets of Hong Kong in this wonderfully warm story about the strength of true love. 

Nancy Kwan was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama. George Duning was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. Starring William Holden, Nancy Kwan & Sylvia Syms. 

"A wildly romantic, vividly imagined film" - New York Times 

Limited 2 Disc Hard box edition with unique artwork on the first 1000 copies. 

Special Features and Technical Specs: Disc One: The World of Suzie Wong 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Audio commentary by film historians Lee Pfeiffer and Paul Scrabo NEW Video Essay on the lasting fashion influence by cinema fashion historian Elissa Rose To Whom it May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey - Brian Jamison's Feature documentary on the life Journey of Asian star Nancy Kwan Theatrical Trailer Original Aspect Ratio 1.78:1 Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English subtitles Disc Two: Hollywood Chinese Hollywood Chinese - Arthur Dong's Feature documentary on the Chinese influence on Hollywood The Curse of Quon Gwon - Silent Film (1917) Imagining The Curse of Quon Gwon: A Visit with Daughters of Violet Wong Flower Drum Song News Premiere Footage Early Silent Clips Early Soundie Clips Interviews & Dialogues with Ang Lee, Joan Chen, Nancy Kwan & More Aspect Ratio TBC Audio English TBC

New Music Out This Week: Kinks! Great Pumpkin! Charles Stepney! More!

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The Kinks - Muswell Hillbillies / Everybody's In Show-Biz Box

Vince Guaraldi - It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

[Translucent Orange Pumpkin Shaped 33 1/3rpm LP]

Charles Stepney - Step on Step

Fanny - Fanny Hill MILKY CLEAR VINYL

Fanny - Charity Ball RUBY VINYL

Olivia Newton-John - If Not For You (Deluxe Edition)

Stranger Things: Season 4 Soundtrack

Jesse Ed Davis - Jesse Davis

Now That's What I Call 12" 70s

Pop Culture Roundup: Tarzan! Doctor Who! More!

ITEM! Veteran comics creator is writing a new Tarzan series.

ITEM! Future animated adaptations of missing Doctor Who episodes are on hold for the moment due to funding pressures.

ITEM! Also on hiatus: Graphitti Design, a long-time producer of comics-related t-shirts and books.

ITEM! More Doctor Who: Catching up with Janet (Tegan) Fielding.

Watch a Teaser for "Knives Out" Sequel "Glass Onion"

Pop Pic: Liz-opatra

 

New "Black Adam" Movie Posters Highlight Justice Society Characters

Check out these posters from the upcoming "Shazam!" spin-off "Black Adam" featuring Dwayne Johnson in the title role along with Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate, Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher,and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone.

Coming Up: Paul Williams "So Many People: The Reprise Mono Singles & More"

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Paul Williams co-authored some of the best-known, best-loved and biggest-selling pop hits of the 20th century, among them 'We've Only Just Begun,' 'Rainy Days And Mondays,' 'The Rainbow Connection,' and 'Evergreen.' His compositions have been recorded by artists ranging from The Carpenters to Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand to Three Dog Night, Johnny Mathis to The Monkees, plus thousands of others. In addition, his 1970 solo debut, 'Someday Man, is coveted by many record collectors as one of the essential albums of the "sunshine pop" genre.

There are very few albums that seem to define the genre in which they are created, yet simultaneously defy classification; records whose beauty reveals itself in new and exhilarating ways with each listening and feature their creators at the peak of their game. It's a rare LP that makes the listener think and feel and laugh and cry, all within the short and sweet space of 30 minutes, making one beg the question "Is the 80-minute length of a compact disc a boon, or a bane?" Countless rock critics continue to hail the few deserving but obvious albums that have managed to achieve all of these artistic criteria: The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds,' Love's 'Forever Changes,' Marvin Gaye's 'What's Goin' On'... To my mind, Paul Williams' 'Someday Man' belongs right up there with them. 

This first-time-on-vinyl compilation collects all of the bonus tracks from the 2010 Now Sounds expanded edition CD of the 'Someday Man' LP. Included in this collection are Williams' four mono single sides, two "sessions" tracks which provide great insight into how producer Roger Nichols and the studio musicians crafted the final recordings, two demos, and four instrumental mixes. The full-colour four-page insert features rare, unpublished photos and in-depth liner notes featuring the participation of Paul Williams, Roger Nichols, and others. Also includes sessionography and studio musician info. All audio sourced from the original Reprise master tapes. Coproduced, designed, and annotated by Now Sounds' Steve Stanley.

Check Out a Gallery of 76 Cool Comic Book Covers from September 1972

On spinner racks 50 years ago this month.