The Boy Friend (1971)
Ken Russell gives audiences his tribute to the classic musicals of the 1930s, specifically Gold Diggers of 1933.
#184: Pam Grier and ‘Foxy Brown’ (with Black Girl Film Club, 1974)
Britney and Ashley of the podcast Black Girl Film Club join Kristen and Emily this episode to celebrate the anniversary of Foxy Brown.
Review: “Buffalo Bill and the Indians” – Geraldine Chaplin (Summer Under the Stars #22)
Schedule: Film Review Revisionist tale of Buffalo Bill (Paul Newman), his band of renactment performers, and their strained relationship with Chief Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts). I was curious to watch … Continue Reading Review: “Buffalo Bill and the Indians” – Geraldine Chaplin (Summer Under the Stars #22)
#134: Star Wars A New Hope (1977)
May the 4th be worth you and we’re honoring the 45th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope. Guest Chris Mich joins us to discuss George Lucas’ sci-fi fantasy and … Continue Reading #134: Star Wars A New Hope (1977)
The John Williams Blogathon: 1941 (1979)
Contemplating this blogathon’s subject at hand, my mind was made up immediately. With a career as lengthy and critically impressive as John Williams‘ there are always plenty of options. He … Continue Reading The John Williams Blogathon: 1941 (1979)
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
Ticklish Business Top 5: Remembering Betty White
This is a hard, hard post to write. If you’re like ‘moi’ you’ve grown up watching Betty White. I remember The Golden Girls being in my consciousness for ages. It … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Top 5: Remembering Betty White
Kim’s Top 20 Entertainment DiscoveriesÂ
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 DiscoveriesÂ
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
What a Character Blogathon: A Look At Wally Cox
I don’t envy character actors. Perhaps it’s a personal struggle, but the thought of being defined as a single character over the course of a career is stifling. We love … Continue Reading What a Character Blogathon: A Look At Wally Cox
Mondays with Roy Scheider: All that Jazz (1979)
One trend which remained throughout our look at the career of Roy Scheider is consistency. He’s an understated workhorse, rarely glitzy or glamorous. He’s a stalwart, consistent performer often charged … Continue Reading Mondays with Roy Scheider: All that Jazz (1979)
Mondays with Roy Scheider: All that Jazz (1979)
One trend which has remained throughout our look at the career of Roy Scheider is consistency. As a performer, he can best be described as an understated workhorse. He’s rarely … Continue Reading Mondays with Roy Scheider: All that Jazz (1979)
Monday with Roy Scheider: Sheila Levine is Dead and Living in New York (1975)
Looking over Roy Scheider’s filmography, it was a challenge to settle in on a first-time watch… few performers pack so many essentials throughout the peak of their stardom. However, over … Continue Reading Monday with Roy Scheider: Sheila Levine is Dead and Living in New York (1975)
Dean Martin: King of Cool (2021)
This is the second Dean Martin documentary I’ve watched this year, so as I sat down, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I mean, his story was already told… … Continue Reading Dean Martin: King of Cool (2021)
Mondays with Roy Scheider: Jaws (1975)
Originally Published June 27, 2015 Celebrating its 40th-anniversary, TCM and Fathom Events paired up to screen Steven Spielberg’s seminal shark thriller, Jaws on the big screen. I’d never seen the … Continue Reading Mondays with Roy Scheider: Jaws (1975)
Monday’s with Roy Scheider: The French Connection (1971)
Welcome back! Jumping from the 1960s to the 1970s is always a bit of a leap in the study of film history. While only ten years passed, the downfall of … Continue Reading Monday’s with Roy Scheider: The French Connection (1971)
Ticklish Business 