TCM Top 10: November 2021
Well, well, well. Here we are! It’s November… somehow. We wanted to take some time to jump into TCM’s programing this month because it’s getting to Kim’s favorite time of … Continue Reading TCM Top 10: November 2021
Mondays with Roy Scheider: The Curse of the Living Corpse (1964)
This week, we begin a new month and with that, a new tribute series. I’ll admit, I went through a few different ideas and changed it up at the very … Continue Reading Mondays with Roy Scheider: The Curse of the Living Corpse (1964)
Bernard Herrmann Blogathon: The Wrong Man (1956)
Okay, Alfred Hitchcock is The Master of Suspense. Few would question the impact his work had on Hollywood during the twentieth century. So, when examining the work of composer Bernard … Continue Reading Bernard Herrmann Blogathon: The Wrong Man (1956)
20th Century Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio (Review)
We all know the iconic music cue. In fact, you can probably hear the sweeping, majestic bit of musical delightfulness in your own head right now. With the passage of … Continue Reading 20th Century Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio (Review)
Spooky Season 2021: Trilogy of Terror (1975)
Originally Published October 10, 2019 I heard about Trilogy of Terror long before I ever saw it. For my mother, she swore it was an actual film she saw in … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: Trilogy of Terror (1975)
Spooky Season 2021: Dracula (1931)
Originally Published February 12, 2013 The further adventures in my American Horror class continue, and we’re still plumbing the depths of 1930s Universal Studios horror. It’s been awhile since I’ve … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: Dracula (1931)
Marx Brothers Mondays: The Cocoanuts (1929)
The Marx Brothers. While their career together on-screen lasted barely two decades, these films have proven a fascinating study in comedy. In just a short time, their form evolved and … Continue Reading Marx Brothers Mondays: The Cocoanuts (1929)
Spooky Season 2021: Son of Frankenstein (1939)
The horror genre turned Universal Studios into a flourishing business, but in just a decade it was already falling from grace. The rapid release of titles fatigued audiences, putting the … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Classic Movie Fall Blogathon: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
When contemplating questions of Classic Hollywood, comedy and the theme of “Laughter is the best medicine”, there are of course, so many directions one could venture. I’m sure as we … Continue Reading Classic Movie Fall Blogathon: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
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)
Spooky Season 2021:The Mummy (1932)
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)
Spooky Season 2021: The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Originally published October 27th, 2012 I had originally planned to review the TCM/Fathom events double feature of Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein but ended up missing out on it. … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Mondays with The Marx Brothers: Monkey Business (1931)
This series on The Marx Brothers has turned into (this wasn’t planned by the way) a reverse, chronological examination of the legendary comedians’ work. Even though their films together only … Continue Reading Mondays with The Marx Brothers: Monkey Business (1931)
Spooky Season 2021: Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954)
Originally published October 11th, 2012 Before we get to today’s review I am running a day behind (this review should have gone up yesterday) so I’ll be catching up over … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954)
Bottle of Beer: A Look at Arthur Worsley
*Text of the Video is Below* Variety show culture is difficult to wrap one’s head around, particularly with the passage of time. It’s something which we haven’t seen anything like … Continue Reading Bottle of Beer: A Look at Arthur Worsley
Spooky Season 2021: Dracula’s Daughter (1936)
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)