Samantha’s Top 10 Film Discoveries of 2021
2021 has come and gone, and what a year it has been. Shockingly, I was able to watch 177 films this past year, 104 of which were new to me. … Continue Reading Samantha’s Top 10 Film Discoveries of 2021
Kim’s Top 20 Entertainment Discoveries
Well, it’s the end of another year, so I wanted to take some time to talk about my favorite first-time-watches (mostly!) from the year that was 2021. These are the … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 20 Entertainment Discoveries
TCM Top 10: January 2022
Well, well, well, it’s almost 2022 already. We blinked and somehow the year that was 2021 has passed like a shot. Do you know what that means? New picks, of … Continue Reading TCM Top 10: January 2022
Home for the Holidays: Holiday Inn (1942)
Originally published December 4th, 2012 Tonight’s 25 Days of Christmas film appears on many “Best Of Christmas” lists and I figured I’d give it a look. It’s one of two … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: Holiday Inn (1942)
Home for the Holidays: The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
Originally published December 17th, 2012 The Bishop’s Wife was my big discovery last Christmas after a viewing on TCM. I’m a Cary Grant fan, and thankfully one of the box … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
Home for the Holidays: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Originally published May 6th, 2013 Meet Me in St. Louis came highly recommended due to its place as a musical classic, and because it’s got the downright angelic Margaret O’Brien … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Home for the Holidays: It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947)
Originally published December 6th, 2014 A series of comic miscommunications and mistaken identity lead to a fun holiday story perfect for the post-WWII family. It Happened on Fifth Avenue focuses on … Continue Reading Home for the Holidays: It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947)
It’s a Wonderful Life Blogaton: Nostalgia, Flashback, and Gender in the Holiday Classic
As I sat down to consider this Blogathon, I came up against a bit of a struggle. I’ve watched It’s a Wonderful Life a few times, but the magic so … Continue Reading It’s a Wonderful Life Blogaton: Nostalgia, Flashback, and Gender in the Holiday Classic
25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Affair (1949)
Originally published December 24th, 2012 Coming into the home stretch of 25 Days of Christmas 2012, and the final three movies cannot come sooner. I don’t hate Christmas movies; it’s … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Affair (1949)
25 Days of Christmas: Beyond Tomorrow (1940)
Originally published December 13, 2018 I’m not 100% clear why Beyond Tomorrow is considered a Christmas movie. Maybe it’s because in 2004 20th Century Fox retitled it Beyond Christmas and … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Beyond Tomorrow (1940)
TCM Top 10: December 2021
It’s beginning to look a lot like… December… holy moly. Well, here we are again, kids. It’s the holiday, festive season and there’s lots of goodness to weed through on … Continue Reading TCM Top 10: December 2021
Ticklish Business#123: Noirvember & “Laura” (1944)
We’re celebrating Noirvember with one of the most romantic film noirs out there, 1944’s Laura. We discuss Gene Tierney, the joys of Clifton Webb, and more. Reviews matter and you … Continue Reading Ticklish Business#123: Noirvember & “Laura” (1944)
Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars and Stories of World War II (Review)
World War II changed the course of culture. While plenty of events defined the twentieth century, few wrought such a toll on a generation not only physically and emotionally, but … Continue Reading Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars and Stories of World War II (Review)
Spooky Season 2021: The Uninvited (1944)
This is reposted as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon. The Uninvited is Gothic horror done at its utmost best; where atmosphere plagues every corner, inundating the audience … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: The Uninvited (1944)
Interview: Ben Mankiewicz Talks about Lucille Ball and Season Three of The Plot Thickens
When TCM jumped into the podcast game, I’ll admit, I was bit surprised. When they put forward two solid podcasts seasons centered on new and interesting content, I was impressed. … Continue Reading Interview: Ben Mankiewicz Talks about Lucille Ball and Season Three of The Plot Thickens
Spooky Season 2021: Dead of Night (1945)
Originally Posted: October 28, 2019 It wouldn’t be the Halloween season without discussing one of the many horror anthologies that exist. Recently released by Kino Lorber on a glittering Blu-Ray, … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: Dead of Night (1945)