She WAS in the middle of her marriage to Dudley Moore at the time though, so her confusion may be understandable. Still, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is a solid and intriguing film, which offered the first substantial film roles to Richard Gere and Tom Berenger. I have an All region player. Where that copyright law often causes problems is when it treats snippets or samples of works like the entirety of the work, or when it deals with older songs. Wonder Years and WKRP are among the best TV comedies ever made, but it was long believed to be impossible for either to come out on DVD intact. DVD (Australian Import) $13.99. by Gordon Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:26 pm, #10 The sureness of Judith Rossner's writing and her almost flawless sense of timing create a complex and chilling portrait of a woman's descent into hell that gives this book . I loved Uncle Remus as a child and thought he was the wisest man in the world. There is not a rights issue with the titular song as well, which is just as famous as the movie itself. This is a shame because the movie was a mega hit, making over 4 times its budget. The name stuck, obviously, and it hasnt been subject to any criticism since hitting the market in 1925 (except, perhaps, by those who dont like the candy bar), unlike another popular Hershey candy bar. And his (Mr. Hershey's) hearing being a little bad, he thought they said, Mr. Goodbar. To make its candy, Hershey needs a large supply of milk. Adaptation of EL James's erotic bestseller. The place, of course. How the Great Recession paved the way for influencers to inherit the earth. Not even chocolate bar recipes. Read on. The reason for this movie not being on DVD, it seems, is that it is mostly forgotten by everyone. PayDaywhich has been around since 1932is a prime example. Please consider making a one-time contribution to Vox today. There are no region 1 versions of the DVD. "If we can tell people that Bob Dylan has 10 songs in Wonder Years, and he agreed to be involved, that's impressive.". It probably deserves to be on DVD more than any other movie because of its historic and cultural significance. Well hello: if Ive got choice 1: Buy a legal DVD which I cannot watch because its the wrong region, and choice 2: download a torrent for free of the same film from which someone kindly has removed the region codes. Foos cited Looking for Mr. Goodbar, for instance, a seminal 1977 film about a woman (played by Diane Keaton) dealing with the sexual revolution, as a movie that may not be on DVD yet because it . There was a VHS release in 1997 and that was the last time this movie made it onto home formats. Looking for Mr. Goodbar is directed by Richard Brooks and Brooks adapts the screenplay from the Judith Rossner novel of the same name. by Felix Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:54 pm, #11 I believe it was released on DVD in the US (Region: 1) for a short time, but now its only available on Region Free Asian imports. Set in rural Ireland in 1981, the story follows Cait (Catherine Clinch), the quiet and shy nine-year-old daughter of abusive and impoverished parents who have many children. I just felt awful when I left, even though the ending moments were depicted in strobing light and were not terribly clear. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie, Nicholas Hoult, and Nia Long, the story revolves around Garrett and Morris' daring 1960s scheme to empower the African-American community through business loans and the opportunity to rent homes in white neighborhoods. Gigli Make it miniature, of course. Mr. Goodbar hasnt only been associated with lawsuits for trademark infringement. One of the most muddled films ever, Looking For Mr Goodbar isnt sure what it actually IS. During the 1930s Depression era, it was marketed as a "Tasty Lunch" because the peanuts gave it added nutritional value. 34. r/movies. By submitting your email, you agree to our, The weird legal reason many of your favorite shows arent onDVD. Maybe it is not on DVD because of the downer ending, but more likely the studio has not gotten to it yet. The candys inventor, Samuel Hinkle, shared the story of how Mr. Goodbar got its name in an interview. Like what we do? by colinr0380 Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:28 am, #15 Hershey has stated its commitment to supporting farmers and only using ethically sourced cocoa moving forward. Classically bad is still classic. "The technology has gotten better and better, so there are things that you can do, but it's very exacting work," Foos told me. Kassouf maintained that she didnt learn of the worms until having eaten over a third of the candy bar. Post Gavrilo Princip: the Teenager who Started WWI, Oda Nobunaga The Great Unifier of Japan. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I remember laughing at Ishtar in one or two parts but overall it is a pretty bad film. by Polybius Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:56 am, #9 For a 1977 Paramount movie, it is very dark, disquieting and uncompromising. Please consider making a one-time contribution to Vox today. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. It's a mortifying work of misogyny, another ultraconservative backlash against the sexual freedom of the late 60s. It exists as an extra on the Halloween II Blu-Ray edition. The climax of the movie has Vienna and Emma square off in a showdown, something that is almost nonexistent in westerns. Gleaming the Cube (which someone called A Brothers Justice for some dumb reason) DID get released on DVD a while back, but its long, long disappeared from the market. The real-life murder behind "Looking For Mr. Goodbar". International DVD and Blu-ray News and Discussions, Looking for Mr. Goodbar (Richard Brooks, 1977), Re: Looking for Mr. Goodbar (Brooks, 1977). Standard; Soundtrack: English. And I do not apologize for thinking there are no other places in the world. "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" is very much worth seeing, particularly for the Diane Keaton performance. I am not alone in that belief. Ever wondered where candy companies source their ingredients? One of her pick-ups, in his first featured role, is Richard Gere. Current mood: tipsy. Indeed, if you're a fan of classic TV, then music licensing is one of the most important things you can understand, if you want to know why so many great shows seem to be disappearing down the cultural memory hole. From there, Peisch and his team moved on to the publishing office of Bob Dylan, who had 10 different songs scattered throughout the series in various forms. While doing one of my yearly polls a few weeks ago and listening to some Disco hits from the 70's, I recalled that this film, "Looking For Mr. Goodbar", isn't on DVD and hasn't been aired on TV in any fashion that I know of for decades.Yet, it is a powerful film, with an oscar-worthy performance from Diane Keaton, and excellent turns by supporting actors Richard Kiley, Tuesday Weld, Richard . And his (Mr. Hershey's) hearing being a little bad, he thought they said, Mr. Goodbar. The History of MR. GOODBAR Candy. Our newest biography website and YouTube channel. He meets preacher Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie) and pastor Chuck Smith (Kelsey Grammer) whose church accepts struggling young Christians. Part of Hersheys sustained success came from Mr. Goodbar. Ishtar + Deliverance = Epic Movie, Ho Hum most of these are available via your friends at the pirate bay, How about the original version of Wuthering Heights w/Olivier, Niven & Oberon? Take a second to support Jim Owen on Patreon! I think it was very popular in itS time with even several Oscar nominations: Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Tuesday Weld) and Best Cinematography (William A. Fraker). The title of the candy bar and the novel is where their similarities begin and end, though. Here are ten of the better ones: Let it Be is a Beatles documentary that has footage of their final public appearance, the famous rooftop concert on top of Apple Corps studios. Which one would I prefer? The figures depend entirely on how the data is gathered, though. For more information, please see our This kind of stuff and I am not denigrating the research, IS important to Beatles lovers; just as your movies are to you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fD0qbJgZ7Y. Per the archives, Hershey advertised Mr. Goodbar as a "Tasty Lunch," and priced the bars at two and five cents. Post PS Please excuse any typos/spelling errors. In a tragic lawsuit, Mr. Goodbar was mentioned again, this time a mother claiming her sons teacher had fed him the candy bar despite knowing of his severe peanut allergy. Shout spent "Toward a million" to clear music from WKRP. But even that sometimes doesn't work. His father, on the other hand, wants him to work in the paint shop. "You plead with those people that have a couple of songs to go with the rates that the vast majority of people are willing to go with and hope they'll come along, but once in a while they just won't," said Foos. For an official DVD release to happen, the rights holders will need to agree or someone needs to buy out anyone that has a claim to it. Any time you hear a pop song (or other piece of pre-recorded music) in a movie or TV show, someone has paid licensing fees to get that song in their film or series. by Person Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:57 pm, #18 Also, by your logic, the last Beatles album is technically Anthology 3 as it was released years after any of their other studio work, but I digress. He also mentioned that Malcolm in the Middle is unlikely to be released on DVD in its entirety because of music rights issues. by s.j. answer the question why is looking for mr goodbar unavailable, which will help you get the most accurate answer. 'Looking For Mr. Goodbar' (1977) deserves to be available on a minimum Blue-Ray HD quality, and in my opinion is another powerful and greatly underrated film from the fantastic 1970's. In this instance the dvd copy that I managed to purchase from Amazon is from the Spanish market hence the title 'Buscando Al Sr. Goodbar' a/k/a 'Looking . But there is something about LFMG which captures our fantasy of 70s New York City (even though shooting apparently took place in Chicago). . Its not even that bad, especially if taken in context. A region free DVD is playable on a region 1 DVD player. This was easier to deal with than the thought of someone owning the episodes on DVD and having access to the music in perpetuity. Released at the height of the Disco boom, like a dark-side riposte to the already dark Saturday Night Fever, it battles with itself for its own identity. The movie itself has some merits, it just wasnt a good movie. I wanted to see it really bad, but it was rated Rle sigh. There's just too much money involved for publishers and record labels in the current system. The hopeful assurance that drugs, free love, sexual exploration, feminism, group therapy, hedonism, the . Looking for Mr. Goodbar kept me out of singles bars. Foos says that one show Shout has looked at releasing that has lots and lots of music (including a theme song by the Foo Fighters) is the four-season small-town dramedy Ed, which gave actors Tom Cavanagh and Julie Bowen their starts, and is currently languishing in a kind of TV purgatory, where nobody ever gets to see it. Theresa (Keaton) embarks on a night-time cruise of New Yorks bars, looking for one-night-stands whilst teaching deaf kids by day. If you want, you can get an import copy of the movie from Europe, but do not look for a domestic version of this movie. Bummer. Al Strobel, the actor who played "The One-Armed Man" in Twin Peaks, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, and Twin Peaks: The Return, has passed away at age 83. Set in rural Ireland in 1981, the story follows Cait (Catherine Clinch . Looking for Mr. Goodbar is so good a read, so stunningly commercial as a novel, that it runs the risk of being consigned to artistic oblivion. This movie is the polar opposite of Annie Hall. 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