Dumbo (1941)
Back with another edition of Journeys in the Disney Vault. I should mention we’ll see this series next week but once October hits we’ll only see it once as … Continue Reading Dumbo (1941)
Cactus Flower (1969)
Cactus Flower made my TCM Top Twelve back in June and boy did I wait too long to watch it. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of mistaken identity, gender studies, and a … Continue Reading Cactus Flower (1969)
Fantasia (1940)
It’s been at least fifteen years since I’ve seen Fantasia and yet this is the first time I’ve seen it all the way through. There’s no denying this is … Continue Reading Fantasia (1940)
Hall of Fame Inductees for September
With a new month we see some updates and a new member join the Hall of Fame. We have one inductee for this month joining the members already inducted. … Continue Reading Hall of Fame Inductees for September
The Month in Film: August 2012
It’s August so that means TCM’s Summer Under the Stars happened and that seems to be all that happened. My film count went down this month as a result … Continue Reading The Month in Film: August 2012
Pinocchio (1940)
Another edition of Journeys In the Disney Vault (took me long enough)! Today’s film tells the tale of a little wooden boy going on a … Continue Reading Pinocchio (1940)
Heaven Can Wait (1943)
A surprising fact: The 1978 movie with the same name isn’t a remake of this 1943 film! In fact, aside from both dealing with death and the afterlife, there’s … Continue Reading Heaven Can Wait (1943)
Summer Under the Stars: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)
**Another contribution to this month’s Summer Under the Stars Blogathon! All past and upcoming posts can be found at ScribeHard on Film or at Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence.** I’ve seen … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)
The Month in Film: July 2012
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
Captain Blood (1935)
It’s easy to see where Pirates of the Caribbean (the film not the ride) got their inspiration; from Errol Flynn and Captain Blood. I’m not a fan of pirate adventure … Continue Reading Captain Blood (1935)
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
Christmas in July (1940)
Having recently watched and reviewed Sullivan’s Travels I mentioned going out and watching the rest of director Preston Sturges‘ work. Christmas in July, Sturges’ second film and the first to … Continue Reading Christmas in July (1940)
Written On the Wind (1956)
Written On the Wind is my first foray into the world of director Douglas Sirk. I know generally the go-to Sirkian melodrama is Imitation of Life (a film on my … Continue Reading Written On the Wind (1956)
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
Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
I mentioned during my Gidget review that I was set to watch Beach Blanket Bingo in an effort to compare the two seminal “beach” movies. If you haven’t read my … Continue Reading Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
Born to Be Bad (1950)
Today’s post is a tad late, I know. Blame it on the beautiful Idina Menzel who I saw in concert today (well technically Tuesday!). I’m gushing I know but enough … Continue Reading Born to Be Bad (1950)
Ticklish Business 