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Philip Elliott Hopkins

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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

15.03.2025 00:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

15.03.2025 00:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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

13.03.2025 16:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

12.03.2025 00:40 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

13.03.2025 00:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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-...

08.03.2025 09:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

06.03.2025 13:47 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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New on Blu-ray: THE EMPEROR JONES (1933) - Limited Edition The classic drama THE EMPEROR JONES (1933) has been released on Blu-ray (Limited Edition)

The classic drama THE EMPEROR JONES (1933) has been released on Blu-ray (Limited Edition)

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#bluray #emperorjones #limitededition #classicmovies #classicfilms @filmmasters.bsky.social

03.03.2025 22:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Invasion USA Blu-ray Cover Art

Invasion USA Blu-ray Cover Art

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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.

05.03.2025 02:50 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Algiers Blu-ray Cover Art

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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

05.03.2025 02:42 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rour Rode Out Blu-ray Cover Art

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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.

05.03.2025 02:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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...

07.03.2025 18:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch the original Little Shop of Horrors, courtesy of Film Masters, here: heropressnew.blogspot.com/2025/03/litt...

01.03.2025 09:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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.
www.filmmasters.com/post/a-jun-f...

07.01.2024 12:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

22.02.2025 01:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And you did an amazing job!!

27.02.2025 21:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

"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...

27.02.2025 21:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the support!

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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.

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.

26.02.2025 21:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Noir or Not: The JudgeΒ (1949) Our Noir or Not series continues with The Judge, a 1949 release touted as β€œthe strangest story in the annals of modern crime."

@thedarkpages.bsky.social continues our series of "Noir or Not" with The Judge, from 1949. Read now: www.filmmasters.com/post/noir-or...

24.02.2025 22:44 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The 17thΒ Academy Awards World War II changed the Academy Awards. No longer were they glittery annual events. Evening attire gave way to more cocktail ensembles...

My latest for Film Masters on tge 1945 Oscars www.filmmasters.com/post/the-17t...

20.02.2025 08:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The 17thΒ Academy Awards World War II changed the Academy Awards. No longer were they glittery annual events. Evening attire gave way to more cocktail ensembles...

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...

21.02.2025 21:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

21.02.2025 01:40 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for having me on as a guest!

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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…

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
www.sliceofscifi.com/2025/02/15/s...

17.02.2025 01:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

18.02.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Had so much fun doing this podcast with Michael! Give it a listen here: cinepunx.com/shame-list-p...

19.02.2025 17:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your support!

20.02.2025 01:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the Snips TV tonight...

THE MONSTER FROM THE OCEAN FLOOR (1954)

Checking out the lush new Blu-ray from Film Masters.

18.02.2025 22:18 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just one week left to pre-order this LIMITED EDITION Blu-ray release of The Emperor Jones (1933)! Paul Robeson stars in the same role he played on the Broadway stage β€” Brutus Jones, a man that escapes from jail and bluffs his way to becoming an emperor. Grab yours now! www.filmmasters.com/limited...

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