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Archivists. Stewards. Film Enthusiasts.
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The Devil's Partner (1961) and Creature from the Haunted Sea (1961) premiere on YouTube today! Enjoy both films beautifully restored in HD, their feature-length commentaries, and much more. Watch now: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbAWPX5mABcovJPp1Z7pg4h1B7TwcM5OT
March 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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We are honored that our Special Edition of Tormented is in the running for Best Blu-ray of 2024 in the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards! Learn all about how you can vote on our blog: www.filmmasters.com/post/23...
March 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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What's new? This month we take a look back at some of Gene Hackman's best films, now on physical media, to remember this legend's amazing film career. www.filmmasters.com/post/what-s-... #genehackman #physicalmedia
What’s New in Old Movies: March 2025
Looking back at Gene Hackman's incredible film career, and how physical media collectors can pick up a few of his many gems from distributor
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March 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Another one of our FilmGroup double-features, The Devil's Partner (1961) and Creature from the Haunted Sea (1961), will be coming to YouTube this Friday! Stay tuned for the premiere of both films in beautifully restored HD, commentaries, and more!
March 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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When a wagon full of Kentucky rifles breaks down and is left behind by the wagon train, its drivers have a dire choice to make: trade the rifles to the local Indians for safe passage, or travel with the cargo at risk of attack. Kentucky Rifle (1955) is now available to watch on Hoopla!
March 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Enjoy The Terror, a full-length Roger Corman horror flick from the 1960s, courtesy of Film Masters: heropressnew.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-...
March 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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#MST3K MOVIES ON BLU-RAY!

Film Masters is preparing a new HD presentation of the cold war propaganda film Invasion USA (not to be confused with the Chuck Norris classic of the same name), which will also feature fellow propaganda piece Rocket Attack USA as a bonus!
March 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Coming soon on Special Edition Blu-ray in the US from @filmmasters.bsky.social: #InvasionUSA (1952)!

SEE NEW YORK TOPPLE! SEE SAN FRANCISCO IN FLAMES! SEE BOULDER DAM DESTROYED!

A group of American witness the deadly invasion of the United States by the Soviet Union.
March 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Coming this Spring on Blu-ray in the US from @filmmasters.bsky.social as part of their Archive Collection: #Algiers (1938)!

Director: John Cromwell
Starring: Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, Sigrid Gurie
Commentary: Karie Bible and Roy Windham
March 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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***ANNOUNCEMENT***

Coming soon on Blu-ray and DVD in the US from @filmmasters.bsky.social as part of their Archive Collection: #Algiers (1969)!

In this western, a Mexican desperado tries to flee his partner, a determined girl friend, and a US Marshal.
March 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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We're thrilled to be nominated for a few categories for the Rondo Hatton Classic Awards! Many thanks for all the support that lets us keep doing what we love. www.filmmasters.com/post/23rd-an...
23rd Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards
A fun side-effect of what we do is being nominated for the 23rd Annual Rondo Awards! Thanks to our incredible fans, we and our contributors
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March 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Watch the original Little Shop of Horrors, courtesy of Film Masters, here: heropressnew.blogspot.com/2025/03/litt...
March 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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In my debut for the Film Masters blog, I wrote about two of my favourite films: SON OF GODZILLA and EBIRAH, HORROR OF THE DEEP.
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A Jun Fukuda Double Bill
Jun Fukuda entries of the Godzilla series are well worth re-watching today. Here's why.
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January 7, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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The wait is over! Hollywood Intruders: The Filmgroup Story Part 2 is now on YouTube! This second installment explores Roger Corman's filmmaking in Puerto Rico. Watch now: youtu.be/UuL1W7qLHI4
February 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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And you did an amazing job!!
I'm so excited about the limited edition Blu-ray release from @filmmasters.bsky.social: The Emperor Jones (1933), starring Paul Robeson, which is now available!

As I shared earlier this month, I did the audio commentary for the film and the liner notes - I hope you'll check it out! 😊 bit.ly/4hZQNUb
February 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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"Forget F.D.R’s warm Fireside Chats; it was little Shirley Temple who helped people escape the Depression of the 1930s. With her curly hair, dimples and a can-do personality, the child star sang and danced her way into audiences’ hearts." - Susan King's latest www.filmmasters.com/post/shirley...
Shirley Temple Makes History
Forget F.D.R’s warm Fireside Chats; it was little Shirley Temple who helped people escape the Depression of the 1930s.
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February 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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A pre-fame Sissy Spacek stars in 1974's Ginger in the Morning, recently remastered and re-released on Blu-ray disc by Film Masters.
Before Carrie or Coal Miner's Daughter, Sissy Spacek Was Ginger in the Morning
A pre-fame Sissy Spacek stars in 1974's Ginger in the Morning, recently remastered and re-released on Blu-ray disc by Film Masters.
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February 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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@thedarkpages.bsky.social continues our series of "Noir or Not" with The Judge, from 1949. Read now: www.filmmasters.com/post/noir-or...
Noir or Not: The Judge (1949)
Our Noir or Not series continues with The Judge, a 1949 release touted as “the strangest story in the annals of modern crime."
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February 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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My latest for Film Masters on tge 1945 Oscars www.filmmasters.com/post/the-17t...
The 17th Academy Awards
World War II changed the Academy Awards. No longer were they glittery annual events. Evening attire gave way to more cocktail ensembles...
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February 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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As Hollywood's glitziest night looms, Susan King takes a look back to the 17th Academy Awards (1945). Read now: www.filmmasters.com/post/the-17t...
The 17th Academy Awards
World War II changed the Academy Awards. No longer were they glittery annual events. Evening attire gave way to more cocktail ensembles...
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February 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Here's a little sneak peek of "The Emperor Jones (1933)"'s full length commentary with Karen Burroughs Hannsberry! Hannsberry provides a comprehensive commentary, diving into actor's careers outside of this film, such as the legendary soprano, Ruby Elzy. youtu.be/NyhiNkPNTmM
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February 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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New episode: Slice of SciFi

@filmmasters.bsky.social founder Phil Hopkins talks about finding cult classic #scifi and #horror films and working to restore a film for blu-ray release.

MONSTER FROM THE OCEAN FLOOR (Roger Corman, 1954) is their newest release
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Film Masters founder Phil Hopkins on Restoring Cult Classics | Slice of SciFi
Film Masters’ newest remaster release is Roger Corman’s MONSTER FROM THE OCEAN FLOOR (1954), and founder Phil Hopkins talks about how he went from film history into producing film restorations for…
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February 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Thank you!
@filmmasters.bsky.social celebrates the lost and orphaned films that once lined the public domain bargain bin by giving them new life through stunning restorations. Read the interview: buff.ly/4hOjOBQ Listen to the Podcast: buff.ly/3CAAde0
#FilmMasters #Bluray #FilmReview
February 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Had so much fun doing this podcast with Michael! Give it a listen here: cinepunx.com/shame-list-p...
Shame List Picture Show S9E2 – Interview with Phil Hopkins of Film Masters
On this week's episode of SLPS, Michael is joined by Phil Hopkins, a film archivist and the president of the boutique physical media label Film Masters.
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February 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM