Writer-director Robert Benton, who examined a similar story in 1998's "Twilight," first explored the territory of the geriatric private eye in this sadly underrated 1977 delight. Art Carney stars as a nearly retired detective who suddenly finds himself caught up in two seemingly separate cases. One involves the murder of his former partner (Howard Duff); the other entangles him with a flaky post-hippie (Lily Tomlin), who wants him to find her missing cat. The two cases eventually dovetail, but the plot--which leads them to a Hollywood crime bigwig played by the affable Eugene Roche--is of less interest than the almost magical chemistry between the crotchety Carney and the wonderfully off-the-wall Tomlin. The perfect film for anyone who likes their mysteries in the Dashiell Hammett/Raymond... Learn More
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In 1974, the Oscar nominees for Best Actor included Jack Nicholson (Chinatown), Al Pacino (Godfather Part II), and Dustin Hoffman (Lenny). And the winner? Art Carney for this Paul Mazursky comedy about a retired schoolteacher evicted from his apartment to make way for urban redevelopment. So he takes his cat, Tonto, and heads cross-country to live with one of his children. But the trip is an eventful one, involving encounters with an assortment of friends and strangers. Carney is a game and canny old pro and he helps this film rise above its occasionally sentimental excesses; the result is consistently entertaining. But honestly--the Oscar over Nicholson, Pacino, and Hoffman? You be the judge. --Marshall FineMore Info About This DVD Actor(s): Art Carney Director(s): Paul Mazursky DVD Release Date: Released the 06 September 2005 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Delightful romantic comedy benefits from a top-notch script (by Max Shulman and Julius Epstein-co-writer of "Casablanca"!), and the unexpected chemistry between lovable schlump Matthau and starchy Jackson, who are both fabulous. Affirming once again that true love will triumph over casual sex, "Calls" is a charming, clever romance, with plenty of laughs and heart. Matthau fans should flock to this.
Writer-director Robert Benton, who examined a similar story in 1998's "Twilight," first explored the territory of the geriatric private eye in this sadly underrated 1977 delight. Art Carney stars as a nearly retired detective who suddenly finds himself caught up in two seemingly separate cases. One involves the murder of his former partner (Howard Duff); the other entangles him with a flaky post-hippie (Lily Tomlin), who wants him to find her missing cat. The two cases eventually dovetail, but the plot--which leads them to a Hollywood crime bigwig played by the affable Eugene Roche--is of less interest than the almost magical chemistry between the crotchety Carney and the wonderfully off-the-wall Tomlin. The perfect film for anyone who likes their mysteries in the Dashiell Hammett/Raymond... More Info About This DVD Actor(s): Art Carney - Lily Tomlin Director(s): Robert Benton DVD Release Date: Released the 30 March 2004 Usually ships within 24 hours
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Going In Style boasts three Hollywood legends, teaming up, for a very solid comedy/drama that proves you are only as young as you feel.
Joe (George Burns), Al (Art Carney), and Willie (Lee Strasberg) are three mild-mannered retirees who usually spend their days sitting on a park bench. Tired of feeling like life is passing them by, the trio decides to rob a bank, hoping things will improve. They are convinced that, even if they are caught, because of their age--a visit to jail is out of the question. Little do they know, their lives are about to change in ways they never expected.
Director Martin Brest, who also wrote the script, couldn't have asked for a better cast. Burns, Carney, and Strasberg, make quite a team. These men play very well off of each other and all three are up to,... More Info About This DVD Actor(s): George Burns - Art Carney - Lee Strasberg Director(s): Martin Brest DVD Release Date: Released the 30 March 2004 Usually ships within 24 hours
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I can't believe one of my all-time favorite movies is out on DVD! THANK YOU! Robert Hays, Art Carney, Charlie Rich, Eddie Albert, Martin Mull & of course the sexy Barbara Hershey all get together to make a great flick! Drink beer, drive a monster truck at the company picnic, wrestle in the mud with a sexy lady, talk about how you got a free Piaget watch from a weekend in bed, and chase down your old friends on the highway in Iowa with your Mercedes and your middle finger! Also, the football game in the bar was cool! I could watch this over and over again! Rednecks know how to have a good time! ***** More Info About This DVD Actor(s): Robert Hays - Art Carney Director(s): Gus Trikonis DVD Release Date: Released the 02 March 2004 Usually ships within 24 hours
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For those collecting the Honeymooners DVDs take note that this is just a re-packaging of individual Volumes 3 & 4 or the second half of the Boxed Set Collection #1.
