The podcast devoted to Old Hollywood
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)
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)
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)
Originally published October 20th, 2012 Got another review for you today and another from the Universal classic monsters series. A bit of back story before we begin: I love the … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021:The Mummy (1932)
Originally published October 22nd, 2013 It’s exasperating to watch a great movie crippled by a subplot meant to provide romance or levity only to enhance annoyance in the audience. Dracula’s … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: Dracula’s Daughter (1936)
When I think of director Rene Clair I think of movies that are highly fantastical, with a special magical realism to them that feels purely of the Golden Era. You … Continue Reading It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
Our tribute to Ray Harryhausen comes to a close today with a look at the film widely recognized as one of the creator’s best. Throughout Harryhausen’s career, he brought not … Continue Reading Mondays with Ray Harryhausen: Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
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)
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 25 Days of Christmas: The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
This review originally ran December 25th, 2011. This is still a must-watch as many times as you can. I recently watched the Ron Howard remake for this month a few … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
Originally published December 24th, 2015 The 1950s were a comfortable time for the Walt Disney Company; they knew how to cater to 1950s audiences. Their movies are perfect representations of … Continue Reading Babes in Toyland (1961)
Originally published December 8th, 2014 I was wary of watching any versions of A Christmas Carol this year after I did an entire month of various adaptations for my old … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: A Christmas Carol (1951)
I gave my thoughts on 1947’s Miracle on 34th Street in a previous review which you can peruse here before reading my thoughts on the remake. I was rather harsh … Continue Reading Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
As much as I hate to let my Americanism show, it crops up the worst when it comes to cinema. I don’t have a natural aversion to foreign cinema, but … Continue Reading Donkey Skin (1970)
Before I get to this year’s Christmas Day review let me wish each and every one of you dear readers a Merry Christmas (or whatever you choose to celebrate today) … Continue Reading The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
This week is devoted to actor Van Johnson! Originally published March 16th, 2015. The addition of a wide-screen format can provide a grander sense of scope for particular films. The … Continue Reading Brigadoon (1954)
Ticklish Business 