Cinematic Treasures Are Disappearing. That’s Where Missing Movies Comes In

The Heartbreak Kid, Elaine May’s classic anti-rom-com, turns 50 this year. But unlike The Godfather, also celebrating its golden anniversary, there are limited opportunities to see it. The Heartbreak Kid hasn’t been afforded a restoration, nor was it rereleased in theaters. It is not available to stream. Your best bet is to find a now out-of-print VHS or DVD edition of the film—currently going for $57 and $170, respectively, on Amazon. For all practical purposes, The Heartbreak Kid is missing. It is one of many contemporary films that, to the surprise and distress of their makers, have fallen into distribution… Read Full Article