December 1, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 23 Scarce DVD titles are now available to movie fans shorts called Puppetoons, went on to produce “War of the Worlds” and “The Time Machine,” sci-fi classics shot in color and featuring impressive effects, including the destruction of downtown Los Angeles by Martians and frightening red-eyed monsters who become cannibals. In “Atlantis: The Lost Continent” Pal tells the tale of Greek fisherman Demetrios, who saves Princess Antillia of Atlantis, a civilization that looks like a combination of ancient Rome, Pompeii, and a Flash Gordon serial. Horror titles from the Archive Collection include “The Disembodied” (1957), “The Hypnotic Eye” (1960), William Castle’s “Macabre” (1958), and a rare TV version of “Jack the Ripper” (1988), starring Michael Caine and Jane Seymour. If you like musicals and have overdosed on “Singin’ in the Rain,” check out “I Love Melvin” (1953), which reunited Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor in a charming Technicolor romp with an aboveaverage score. “Rosalie” (1937) features a Cole Porter score and a massive production Original poster art from ‘Atlantis: The Lost Continent,’ one of many vintage films available from the Warner Archive Collection. by Dennis Seuling How often have you wondered why a favorite or well-remembered movie is not available on DVD? Generally, DVD companies like to be sure there is a large-enough market to justify production and marketing costs. A title with limited appeal might not generate profit. Warner Home Video has solved this problem by introducing a line called the Warner Archive Collection. This is a mixed bag of titles, some dating from the silent days, others as recent as the 1970s. These films either have never been released for home video or were once released on the now dead format of VHS. Among sci-fi/fantasy films is the George Pal special effects extravaganza “Atlantis: The Lost Continent” (1960). Pal, who started his film career with stop-motion number starring Eleanor Powell and what looks like the entire population of Southern California. Al Jolson stars in the talkies “Wonder Bar” and “Say It with Songs.” “Small Town Girl” (1953) stars snappy tapper Ann Miller in a surreal production number featuring hand-held instruments emerging from the floor -- a concept only Busby Berkeley could stage. The Warner Archive Collection also offers many pre-Production Code movies, when scripts, directors, and actors tackled strong subject matter, flirted with nudity, and laced their pictures with crude slang. Among these is “Madame Satan” (1930), the Cecil B. Demille-directed epic about a wife who teaches her errant husband a lesson in love. In DeMille’s motto of “Bigger is better,” the movie features an extravagant masked ball aboard a dirigible. Another pre-code gem is “Street of Women” (1932), starring Kay Francis as a fashion designer who discovers happiness in the arms of a married man until her kid (continued on Crossword page) �� ����������������� ��������� Authentic Cuisine from Spain ����������������� ������� ������������� ������� ������ OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH • DINNER • COCKTAILS ������������ Available Sunday thru Thursday Noon-10pm, Friday until 5:30pm � (Served with Spanish Potatoes) Choice of Appetizer Soup or Salad • Entree �� �� ���������� ������ No Substitutions • Both Parties Must Order From This Menu • Not Available On Holidays ��������������������������������������������� Join us for ������������� ������� �������������� ��������� ��������� ��������� Featuring: Opici Wines Tues., Dec. 7 • 6:30pm Speaker: Shanti Labetti Open 7 Days a Week • Mon-Thurs 11:30-10, Fri 11:30-11, Sat 12-11, Sun 12-10 ������������������������������������������ �������������������������������� $ 50 per person Global Import Manager, Opici Wines Call for reservations �� � � ��� ������ Sunday & Monday NFL Ticket on Direct TV Football Menu & Bar Specials Regular Menu also available ���������� ������������������������ ���������� HAPPY HOUR �������������������� NOW OPEN AT OUR NEW LOCATION Right Across the Street! 96 W. ALLENDALE AVE, ALLENDALE Newly Remodeled. Beautiful Decor. Same Owners. Same Great Menu! COMPLETE LUNCH $9.95 Bistro Ristorante Reserve NOW for Christmas Eve Dinner at Our New Location Seatings at 4:30, 6:30 & 8:30 ������������������ �������������� ���������� ������������� �������� ������ �������������� ��������� ������� ������������������� �������������� � �� Book Your Holiday Party NOW at Our Original Location: 97 W. ALLENDALE AVE, ALLENDALE Private Party Room Open Daily ������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������� ���������������������� Weddings, Baby Showers, Anniversary Parties, Holiday Celebrations... Lunch Party Packages starting at $13.95 Tel: 201-327-6556 Fax: 201-327-6679 www.mezzalunanj.com