So lets start withThe Palm Beach Story.

And its the beginning and ending that make the film possibly transcendent.

And while Colbert is fine, when compared to contemporaries likeBarbara StanwyckorCarole Lombard, shes just not as compelling.

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Regardless, the film is a delight.

who adores the writer/direcctor.

A radio version of the film (30 min.)

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The Criterion edition is presented in widescreen (2.20:1) and in LPCM Mono.

Martin RosensWatership Downadaptation is a straight-forward one, but quite brilliant.

They find a perfect warren, but theres trouble as they dont have any females.

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Fortunately they make a friend in the seagull Kehaar (Zero Mostel).

The film got a new high definition transfer for this release, and the results are breathtaking.

The Criterion Collection presents the film in widescreen (1.85:1) and in uncompressed stereo sound.

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The clarity of the image is such that the imperfections can be glimpsed, while the color is excellent.

Supplements include an interview with the films director (16 min.

Theres also a piece from a previous Warner Brothers release that collects interviews with the animators (13 min.

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