Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
I believe I’ve mentioned this in previous reviews but several factors have to coalesce for a comedy to withstand the test of time. A film like Sullivan’s Travels still … Continue Reading Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Bogie (1980)
In this week’s installment of The Golden Age on the Silver Screen, and in honor of TCM’s month of Lauren Bacall, we’re going back to 1980 to view the … Continue Reading Bogie (1980)
Final Leading Man Poll Update of the Tournament
I can’t believe this is the last poll update before our winner is declared. It’s been a long road to this moment but on Sunday a winner will … Continue Reading Final Leading Man Poll Update of the Tournament
Leading Man Tournament Update
Wow there’s been quite a bit of voting going on in the first two days of this tournament. Seventeen votes so far which could be a record in … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Update
Leading Man Tournament: FINALS
We’re finally here at the end of our Leading Man journey. Next Sunday one of these two men will be labeled “The Ultimate Leading Man!” It’s been a long road … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament: FINALS
Recasting Sixteen Candles
**This is my contribution to The Great Recasting Blogathon hosted by In the Mood and Frankly My Dear. I highly encourage you to check out the other contributions by going … Continue Reading Recasting Sixteen Candles
Final Poll Update for Semi-Finals Part Two
We’re down to the wire in these semi-finals. Sunday will declare our winner who will go head-to-head with Cary Grant. Let’s not drag this out, after the jump … Continue Reading Final Poll Update for Semi-Finals Part Two
Leading Man Semi-Finals Part Two Update
Our first look at the numbers for the 1970s-2000s. Can you believe next week this all comes to a close? It seems like it’s been forever and really … Continue Reading Leading Man Semi-Finals Part Two Update
Leading Man Tournament Semi-Finals: The 1970s-2000s
The last week before the finals! This time next week we’ll be debating the last two men standing before declaring our Leading Man! Yay! The four actors here … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Semi-Finals: The 1970s-2000s
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Apologies if you’re looking for my review of Sweet Charity which was promised today in my Month in Film post. I did have a 4th of July movie I wanted … Continue Reading Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Leading Man Tournament Week 6 Results
I was surprised to look over the final poll numbers for the 1980s. Mostly because there was a lot of back and forth over the last few days regarding 2nd-5th … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Week 6 Results
Final Poll Update for Week 6
I’m late, I’m late, for the final poll update! Like the rhyme scheme I got going? I think as we get into the final weeks of polling I’m going to … Continue Reading Final Poll Update for Week 6
Leading Man Tournament Week 6 Update
Thanks to the always amazing Tanya for convincing me to continue with the tournament through the 2010s! That leaves us with 2 more weeks after the 80s and honestly, I’m … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Week 6 Update
Leading Man Tournament Week 6: The 1980s
I’m astounded that we’ve been six weeks into this tournament! Actually that saddens me because that’s six weeks of summer passing me by. Oh well. We’re into the 1980s and … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Week 6: The 1980s
The Journeys in Classic Film Guilty Pleasures
No classic movie today but I wanted to post something anyway and figured, what better thing to write about than my love of making a complete ass out of myself! … Continue Reading The Journeys in Classic Film Guilty Pleasures
Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Shock Value
I’ve been off the blogging scene for two days and that’s all due to my damn need for higher education. I’m in the home stretch, only three weeks left of … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Shock Value