Terrible news out of Hollywood today. We are just learning that comedy legend Jerry Lewis has died at the age of 91. From his peerless TV and film work with fellow funnyman Dean Martin to a solo film career that…
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During the late 1960s and early 1970s, a ruthless killer who came to be known as the Zodiac Killer terrorized California. To this day, he has never been officially identified. Because of the severity of his crimes (not to mention…
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The wealth! The fashion! The drama! The slaps! Dynasty truly had it all. ABC’s hit 1981-89 prime time soap chronicled the shady dealings, bedroom shenanigans, and bitter rivalries of the wealthy Carrington clan. John Forsythe starred as family patriarch Blake…
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On October 15, 1937, the romantic comedy favorite Double Wedding first hit theaters. The film stars William Powell as a flighty filmmaker/bohemian who takes free-spirited young rebel Irene (Florence Rice) and her milquetoast longtime boyfriend Waldo (John Beal) under his…
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Earlier this week, we commemorated the 40th anniversary of the passing of Elvis Presley. His death shook so many so hard because it was, and still is, unthinkable that someone who provided joy to so many over the decades could…
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On this day in 1977, the world lost a one-of-a-kind talent when Elvis Presley died of a heart attack at the too-young age of 42. In the subsequent four decades since his death, his fame has only continued to grow….
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Wow. That’s the most appropriate word that comes to mind when thinking about the various movies that hit DVD and Blu-ray this week. Leading this off are the latest entry in the Alien saga, but the majority of this week’s…
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On this date in 1982, Fast Times at Ridgemont High first hit theaters. Adapted from Cameron Crowe‘s book, this fast and funny look at Southern California teen life from high school to the mall is highlighted by Sean Penn‘s performance…
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Based on the book by Robert H. Adleman and Col. George Walton, 1968’s The Devil’s Brigade stars William Holden as a tough U.S. Army officer assigned to form a crack commando outfit out of a bunch of American military convicts…
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It’s Saturday, which means it’s time for another Open Thread. This week, I want to hear about you going against the grain and hating a movie that, for some reason, seems to be universally beloved but whose appeal is completely…
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