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)
Dean Martin: In the Spotlight (2021)
There are certain performers who are like a fine wine. They might age, time might pass, but each time they come across the screen, there’s that magic. There’s something special … Continue Reading Dean Martin: In the Spotlight (2021)
TCMFF 2021: In the Footsteps of Speedy
With the 2021 TCM Classic Film Festival just gearing up, I can already say that I’m firmly on-board with this year’s highly detailed, virtual approach. This is made delightfully more … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: In the Footsteps of Speedy
Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020)
There’s always an air of suspicion when the family of a subject decides to create a documentary on their behalf. Will it be honest and forthright or will it be … Continue Reading Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020)
The Lost City of Cecil B. DeMille (2016)
Some of my favorite documentaries are ones that look at unfinished projects and pieces of film history that have been allowed to slip through the cracks or, in this case, … Continue Reading The Lost City of Cecil B. DeMille (2016)
The Great Buster (2018)
This is reposted as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon To audiences, Buster Keaton is “the Great Stoneface.” A man capable of conjuring laughs from doing little more … Continue Reading The Great Buster (2018)
Interview: ‘Making Montgomery Clift’ directors Robert Anderson Clift & Hillary Demmon
Originally published on Film Radar. Read my review of the film here. Despite his famous last name, documentarian Robert Anderson Clift never met his famous uncle, actor Montgomery Clift. Yet … Continue Reading Interview: ‘Making Montgomery Clift’ directors Robert Anderson Clift & Hillary Demmon
Making Montgomery Clift (2018)
The tragedy and sadness of Montgomery Clift’s life is well-documented. As a montage in Robert Anderson Clift and Hillary Demmon’s documentary, Making Montgomery Clift, shows, the actor with the impossibly … Continue Reading Making Montgomery Clift (2018)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)
As classic film fans will tell you, the new wave of Hollywood secrets coming out today are nothing if you know about studio era history. Certain stars troubles were well-known, … Continue Reading Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018)
Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (2015)
In a world of CGI and franchise starters, we’ve lost sight of the hard work that used to go into filmmaking, like when a poster image was hand-drawn by an … Continue Reading Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (2015)
The TCM Top Twelve for September
September is a good month for me in numerous ways, predominately that it contains my birthday which I do celebrate for the entire month as my mother so kindly … Continue Reading The TCM Top Twelve for September
Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood (2005)
Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood was on my TCM Top Twelve back in May. Here we are at the tail-end of July and I finally watched it and boy is … Continue Reading Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood (2005)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
I’d taped this documentary under the pretense it was somewhat recent. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic was a CBS special aired in 1990. If you have … Continue Reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Midnight Movies (2005)
Have I mentioned I love watching movie related documentaries? You should already know this as I’ve reviewed more than a few already. Well today’s film is no different, it’s the … Continue Reading Midnight Movies (2005)
Gimme Shelter (1970)
As much as I try to enjoy my weekends school free (only until the 15th when summer starts) sometimes school just seeps into everything. Today’s film is the 1970 documentary … Continue Reading Gimme Shelter (1970)
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
I’m always behind with the Academy Award documentaries. As it is today’s film was nominated just last year for Best Documentary (and lost unfortunately). Exit Through the Gift Shop is … Continue Reading Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
Ticklish Business 