The podcast devoted to Old Hollywood
Today’s book is not a biography as the author would claim. Writer Margaret Talbot‘s biography/Hollywood history book The Entertainer: Movies, Magic, and My Father’s Twentieth Century is a fantastic blend … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: The Entertainer – Movies, Magic, and My Father’s Twentieth Century
Golden Age on the Silver Screen returns and not a moment too soon it seems. As the year progresses there’s a veritable slew of made-for-television biopics (and just biopics in … Continue Reading The Girl (2012)
It was beyond ambitious of me to review 31 films in 31 days but I persevered and only dropped two films from the rotation, and this review was only two days behind … Continue Reading Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
Oh exploitation films, how you pain me sometimes. It’s Alive is a total product of the 1970s focused on abortion and the increasing fear of harsh chemicals and their tendency … Continue Reading It’s Alive (1974)
Still a day behind and this was the film I’d originally scheduled for a few days ago before the schedule went all over the place. The Omen does get us … Continue Reading The Omen (1976)
Fido is a fun little comedy that slipped under the radar when it came out back in 2006. I loved it when I finally saw it on DVD but haven’t … Continue Reading Fido (2006)
Going newer with today’s film and I will say that opinions for this film is an alienating one. People generally love it or hate it. I love The House of … Continue Reading The House of the Devil (2009)
W TCM in October is just behind Summer Under the Stars as my favorite time of year because of all the Halloween films they do! Classic horror is the theme … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for October
The Month in Film is going up a few days early as Halloween will be starting soon. My movie totals continue to fall with school in full swing, although in … Continue Reading The Month in Film: September 2012
I adore coffee table books! I had to say that and preface why Jaws: Memories From Martha’s Vineyard is both the best and most diverse of the coffee table books … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Jaws – Memories From Martha’s Vineyard
The 2000s saw a real resurgence in made-for-television biopics on celebrities and today’s film is one of the earliest from that period. The 2000 miniseries on Audrey Hepburn received … Continue Reading The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000)
A quick aside: Due to my birthday on Friday (yay me) I wasn’t able to get out this week’s Journeys in the Disney Vault so Fantasia will be put … Continue Reading James Dean (2001)
We’re back with another edition of The Golden Age on the Silver Screen, a segment that reviews made-for-TV, little known, or less than stellar celebrity biopics. In this week’s … Continue Reading Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)
I don’t often praise books right out the gate but you should go out and buy today’s book. Live Fast, Die Young: The Wild Ride of Making Rebel Without … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Live Fast, Die Young – The Wild Ride of Making Rebel Without a Cause
Here’s the new Month in Review banner! I should give credit where credit is due because I loved the Month in Review banner over at In the Mood (a … Continue Reading The Month in Film: July 2012
Back with another edition of Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Knocking them back two books at a time (I doubt this will last long). It should be interesting to see if … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Barbara Stanwyck – The Miracle Woman
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