By Doug Oswald
James Cagney is Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., Usn in “The Gallant Hours,” available on Blu-ray for the first time by Kino Lorber. Affectionately known as “Bull” Halsey, the movie is a biography of Halsey told in a semi-documentary style with most of the narration provided by Robert Montgomery, who introduces people, locations and explains the action occurring off stage. Montgomery, a distinguished Us Naval officer in WWII, also happens to be the director of the movie and this is his final effort on film.
The movie opens at Halsey’s retirement ceremony, incorrectly stated as 22 November 1945 (Halsey retired from active duty in March 1947). Reflecting in his cabin with his steward, retiring Chief Petty Officer Manuel Salvador Jesus Maravilla (Leon Lontoc), the movie flashes back to the Battle of Guadalcanal as Halsey takes command of American forces in the South Pacific on 16 October 1942. Once he arrives on board his flag ship,...
James Cagney is Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., Usn in “The Gallant Hours,” available on Blu-ray for the first time by Kino Lorber. Affectionately known as “Bull” Halsey, the movie is a biography of Halsey told in a semi-documentary style with most of the narration provided by Robert Montgomery, who introduces people, locations and explains the action occurring off stage. Montgomery, a distinguished Us Naval officer in WWII, also happens to be the director of the movie and this is his final effort on film.
The movie opens at Halsey’s retirement ceremony, incorrectly stated as 22 November 1945 (Halsey retired from active duty in March 1947). Reflecting in his cabin with his steward, retiring Chief Petty Officer Manuel Salvador Jesus Maravilla (Leon Lontoc), the movie flashes back to the Battle of Guadalcanal as Halsey takes command of American forces in the South Pacific on 16 October 1942. Once he arrives on board his flag ship,...
- 5/17/2016
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Updated Brackets Here
Day 12: So after the huge numbers who voted for Fringe the day before, yesterday was a majorly quiet day for the shows involved, perhaps a foreshadowing that all the shows may not have the support to go all the way. One thing is for certain, this is the first day no poll has no broken the 1000 vote mark. Perhaps the absence of critically acclaimed The Sopranos and Breaking Bad, both beaten by shows today has a negative reaction from other fans, but both Smallville and Stargate waivered, and Smallville grinded through to make Round 3, along with Dexter, a show that found it a lot easier today than against Bones, but with a significant drop in votes.
Today we also have a few shows that unexpectedly found their way into the next round. Firstly we have The Vampire Diaries, which surprisingly saw off 20 seasons + animated comedy The Simpsons fairly comfortably,...
Day 12: So after the huge numbers who voted for Fringe the day before, yesterday was a majorly quiet day for the shows involved, perhaps a foreshadowing that all the shows may not have the support to go all the way. One thing is for certain, this is the first day no poll has no broken the 1000 vote mark. Perhaps the absence of critically acclaimed The Sopranos and Breaking Bad, both beaten by shows today has a negative reaction from other fans, but both Smallville and Stargate waivered, and Smallville grinded through to make Round 3, along with Dexter, a show that found it a lot easier today than against Bones, but with a significant drop in votes.
Today we also have a few shows that unexpectedly found their way into the next round. Firstly we have The Vampire Diaries, which surprisingly saw off 20 seasons + animated comedy The Simpsons fairly comfortably,...
- 7/2/2010
- by Adam.D.Harris
- SpoilerTV
Update: 22:00 Brackets are back up and have been updated with yesterdays results.
View Brackets Here
Day 4: Hey again folks. A major shock today folks, Critically acclaimed 'The Sopranos' is out, Critically acclaimed 'Breaking Bad' is out and Critically acclaimed 'Dexter has just snook through. What a day it was. At one point 'The Sopranos' was down and out, then around halfway it fought back then tailed off to a bit of a smashing come the final results. We welcome therefore, Smallville, Stargate SG1, Gilmore Girls & Dexter to Round two. Just shows how many great shows there are that people love. I'm learning some new ones that I may have to check out!
For all those who have entered the competition, once the results are updated, you can check out how you are doing here: Updated Brackets
Onto today's battles and here we see two Goldie-Oldies in Babylon 5...
View Brackets Here
Day 4: Hey again folks. A major shock today folks, Critically acclaimed 'The Sopranos' is out, Critically acclaimed 'Breaking Bad' is out and Critically acclaimed 'Dexter has just snook through. What a day it was. At one point 'The Sopranos' was down and out, then around halfway it fought back then tailed off to a bit of a smashing come the final results. We welcome therefore, Smallville, Stargate SG1, Gilmore Girls & Dexter to Round two. Just shows how many great shows there are that people love. I'm learning some new ones that I may have to check out!
For all those who have entered the competition, once the results are updated, you can check out how you are doing here: Updated Brackets
Onto today's battles and here we see two Goldie-Oldies in Babylon 5...
- 6/24/2010
- by Adam.D.Harris
- SpoilerTV
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