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29 Aug '14

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“A Hard Day’s Night”- Restored 50Th Anniversary Theatrical Release

After a meticulous 4K restoration by none other than the Criterion Collection, the Beatles’ first film, A Hard Days Night, was unveiled at LA’s Raleigh Studios. Yes, the image was crisp and clean, not a smudge or scratch in sight. … Read More

27 Jun '14

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Swing Out Sister Interview – Video

Several years ago I did an interview with the UK Pop Duo Swing Out Sister, the day after they put on a great show at BB King’s.  I had been a fan of theirs for many years and the lead … Read More

12 Jun '14

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A Last Look At A Literary Icon: Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal Profiled In Nicholas Wrathall’s New Documentary

By Mark Cerulli

Writer/Director Nicholas Wrathall turned an introduction to Vidal by his nephew into a rare filmmaking opportunity. The result is Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia, a new, … Read More

03 Jun '14

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MAD DOG – A New Showtime Documentary’s Harsh and Unflinching Look At Muammar Gaddafi

By Mark Cerulli

Everyone in the west knows the name – Gaddafi. For over 40 years he was an international riddle, visiting world capitals yet sleeping in a bulletproof tent; a statesman who surrounded himself with female bodyguards and, … Read More

23 Apr '14

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Interview With Gordon Scott

This interview was conducted in person by Mark Cerulli in 1993, and first appeared in Movie Collector’s World magazine under the title “Great Scott!”

My first memory of Gordon Scott was as “Goliath” in the Italian epic, Goliath & The … Read More

27 Jan '14

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“Who The F**K Is Arthur Fogel?”: Cinema Retro’s Mark Cerulli Covers The L.A. Premiere

Who The F**K Is Arthur Fogel? I had no f**kin’ idea, but being a longtime music fan, I was happy to accept the invitation for Cinema Retro to cover the LA premiere of the new EPIX documentary about rock’s … Read More

07 Nov '13

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“Rebel Without A Cause” Restoration: Cinema Retro’s Mark Cerulli Attends The L.A. Premiere

Director Nicholas Ray’s 1955 classic Rebel Without a Cause has been restored by Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation. Cinema Retro L.A. correspondent Mark Cerulli attended the recent premiere. Here is his report:

On November 1st, Warner Bros. unveiled a loving … Read More

31 Oct '13

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Betrayal

I’m usually not one for Broadway shows as there are no car chases or explosions, but who can pass up seeing a sitting James Bond live on stage – especially when you were able to score second row seats? … Read More