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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)
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)
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)
Last week, we started our Marx Brothers tribute series with a look at what is by far and away yours truly’s favorite of the Brothers movies: A Night at the … Continue Reading Marx Brothers Mondays: A Day at the Races (1937)
Originally Published: October 8th 2019 What can be written about The Shining at this point? It’s a masterpiece directed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick that tells a horror story both … Continue Reading Spooky Season 2021: The Shining (1980)
It’s October which means we’re all about Halloween and we’re kicking things off with a serious discussion of our Top 3 favorite Universal monster features. The usual heavy-hitters are discussed … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #120: Universal Top 3
Well, with the start of a new month, it’s time for a brand new theme. October 2nd marked Groucho Marx’s 131st birthday and with that, it felt like a perfect … Continue Reading Mondays with The Marx Brothers: A Night at the Opera (1935)
Summer might be over but there’s still magic to be found in cinema. Summer Magic was originally planned as a vehicle for Disney darling Annette Funicello, but the success of … Continue Reading Mondays with Hayley Mills: Summer Magic (1963)
With the passing of Ed Asner this week, we lost a multigenerational titan of the entertainment industry. Few performers bring such range and talent that they’re able to represent something … Continue Reading Edward Asner (1929-2021)
Some Reflection: I feel like I’ve known Maurice Chevalier my whole life. It really is an interesting realization, as I’ve only seen a handful of his movie roles. Whether it … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Maurice Chevalier (August 24th)
Some Reflection: I first remember learning of the existence of Tyrone Power as part of my earliest classic film viewings. It was my love of the 1954 musical There’s No … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Tyrone Power (August 22nd)
A Little Reflection Katharine Hepburn is an actress who I grew to appreciate thanks to the perspective that comes with age. She’s one of the most legendary and iconic performers … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Katharine Hepburn (August 21st)
Some Reflection : This my friends is another of the days I’m really looking forward to face planting into my Watch TCM queue. I have always found Van Heflin to … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Van Heflin (August 20th)
Some Reflection Robert Redford is… Robert Redford. I still remember my first Robert Redford movie (The Horse Whisperer, for those who care). I was 12 years old and even then, … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Robert Redford (August 18th)
Some Reflection: The power of Gloria Grahame as a performer is undeniable. Wether you remember her from her brilliant noir work, her performances in melodramas like The Bad and The … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Gloria Grahame (August 17th)
Some Reflection: Robert Young is a fascinating figure to finally get some time during Summer Under the Stars. While the actor has a film career stretching back to the 1930s, … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Robert Young (August 16th)
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