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DRIVE-IN SCHLOCK FAVORITES “THE GIANT GILA MONSTER” & “THE KILLER SHREWS”, ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON A DOUBLE-BILL! OVERSIZED ANIMALS UNITE ONCE AGAIN! The classic era of drive-in schlock was near its end in 1959, but there was still time for The Giant Gila Monster and The Killer Shrews, a pair of no-budget howlers from producer Gordon McLendon. In The Giant Gila Monster, a lizard takes on a small town. If that's not enough for you, there are plenty of cool cars and some ersatz rock 'n' roll sung by the movie's star, Don Sullivan (The Monster of Piedras Blancas). The Killer Shrews stars James Best (The Dukes of Hazard) as a riverboat pilot stuck on an island where the shrews are the size of German Shepherds. The cast includes Ken Curtis (Gunsmoke) and Ingrid Goude (Miss Universe, 1957). These two features were originally released on a double-bill. Trust us - they belong together! SPECIAL FEATURES: RAY KELLOGG-AN UNSUNG MASTER: A Ballyhoo Motion Pictures documentary written by C. Courtney Joyner and narrated by Larry Blamire Full Commentary of The Giant Gila Monster by Larry Strothe, James Gonis, Shawn Sheridan, and Matt Weinhold from The Monster Party Podcast Full Commentary of The Killer Shrews by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney Full Color inserted booklet with essays by Don Stradley and Jason A. Ney Both films are also offered in 4x3, in additional to the theatrical 16x9. Collection of original radio spots for each film

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A combustible performance from Bob Hoskins is the fuse that lights this underworld saga, a landmark of British crime cinema. Hoskins plays Harold Shand, an ambitious London mobster who, just as he attempts to close a major real-estate deal with the American Mafia, finds his crime empire rocked by a string of attacks, sending him on a ruthless quest to find out who’s responsible. Abetted by an ice-cool performance from Helen Mirren as Shand’s in-command moll, The Long Good Friday is not only a gripping gangster thriller but also a vivid portrait of late-1970s Britain—a powder keg of cultural and political tensions on the verge of explosion. TWO-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, approved by director of photography Phil Méheux, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack Audio commentary with director John Mackenzie An Accidental Studio (2019), a documentary about the early years of HandMade Films Introduction by Criterion Collection curatorial director Ashley Clark Documentary about the making of the film featuring interviews with Mackenzie and actors Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren Interviews with Méheux and screenwriter Barrie Keeffe Program comparing the soundtracks for the UK and U.S. releases Trailers English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film critic Ryan Gilbey

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A combustible performance from Bob Hoskins is the fuse that lights this underworld saga, a landmark of British crime cinema. Hoskins plays Harold Shand, an ambitious London mobster who, just as he attempts to close a major real-estate deal with the American Mafia, finds his crime empire rocked by a string of attacks, sending him on a ruthless quest to find out who’s responsible. Abetted by an ice-cool performance from Helen Mirren as Shand’s in-command moll, The Long Good Friday is not only a gripping gangster thriller but also a vivid portrait of late-1970s Britain—a powder keg of cultural and political tensions on the verge of explosion. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, approved by director of photography Phil Méheux, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special features Audio commentary with director John Mackenzie An Accidental Studio (2019), a documentary about the early years of HandMade Films Introduction by Criterion Collection curatorial director Ashley Clark Documentary about the making of the film featuring interviews with Mackenzie and actors Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren Interviews with Méheux and screenwriter Barrie Keeffe Program comparing the soundtracks for the UK and U.S. releases Trailers English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film critic Ryan Gilbey

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John Travolta leads an all-star cast (including Academy Award-winners Emma Thompson, Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton) on a wild race to the presidency in Primary Colors. Jack Stanton (Travolta) is a virtually unknown Southern governor on a quest for the White House with his strong, savvy and equally ambitious wife, Susan (Thompson). Running against the odds, the Stantons need all the help they can get from their extremely colorful political team. Together, they take off on a hilarious, heart-wrenching and ultimately history-making roller coaster ride to the top.

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John Travolta leads an all-star cast (including Oscar®-winners Emma Thompson, Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton) on a wild race to the presidency in this savagely funny comedy. Jack Stanton (Travolta) is a virtually unknown Southern governor on a quest for the White House with his strong, savvy and equally ambitious wife, Susan (Thompson). Running against the odds, the Stantons need all the help they can get from their extremely colorful political team. Together, they take off on a hilarious, heart-wrenching and ultimately history-making roller coaster ride to the top. Bonus Content: 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative Presented in Dolby Vision Audio Commentary with Film Critic Drew McWeeny and Elaine May Biographer Carrie Couragen Interview with Primary Colors Author Joe Klein Interview with Actor Paul Guilfoyle Interview with Actor Adrian Lester Theatrical Trailers