Thousands Cheer (1943) Thanks to its incredible roster of musical talent, MGM leads the pack of WWII all-star musicals with its offering Thousands Cheer (1943). But for me it’s probably my least favorite title of this select group. Oh, it’s…
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Dennis Weaver: He’s the Right Man
Guest blogger Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. writes: Dennis Weaver catapulted to boob tube fame playing Chester Goode, the sidekick to Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness, pictured with Weaver) on the veteran TV oater Gunsmoke. Weaver, who would win an Emmy…
Read more →The Men Who Painted The Man Who Would Be King
Guest blogger Peter Cook writes: The Man Who Would Be King is one of my favorite films, and another of those rare movies where every element falls into place with craftsman-like precision. From the director, John Huston, and the magnificent cast that stretches…
Read more →Welcome to My Obsession: The Iverson Movie Ranch
Guest blogger Dennis Ronald writes: We discovered it in summer 2008 and have been hooked on it ever since — the rugged landscape in Chatsworth, Calif., that marks the site of the former Iverson Movie Ranch. Known as the most…
Read more →Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo & Sam Goldwyn
When I was growing up, some of my absolute favorite movies were Samuel Goldwyn’s Danny Kaye/Virginia Mayo musicals made during the ‘40s. For a twelve year old, the films were bright, breezy, funny and chock-a-block with snappy tunes and zippy…
Read more →A Nightmare on Elm Street Is a Classic
Since the remake of Nightmare on Elm Street was recently released, I decided to review the original Wes Craven version of the film. Well, let’s start off with some of my thoughts on it–this is probably the best 80s horror movie…
Read more →Barefoot in the Park (1967)
I finally watched Barefoot in the Park starring Jane Fonda and Robert Redford. Based on Neil Simon‘s play, the movie is about a girl –hereafter referred to as “The Kook”– who marries a kind of serious lawyer and then regrets it…
Read more →Bang the Drum Slowly (1956): The Golden Age of Television
Guest blogger Dave Blakeslee writes: Well, you know, if people think you’re gonna die, they’re gonna be nice to you and… Now that we’re into September, the Major League Baseball season enters that phase of the year where it has…
Read more →Gimme 5: Famous Celebrity Crushes!
Guest blogger Peter Eramo, Jr. writes: Here’s a fun & easy one for you and just about everyone can sprout off at least five — so no excuses this week! We all have those actors and actresses who we just…
Read more →Aliens: Movie Review
Guest blogger Will Brownridge writes: Just goes to show that you can’t trust the guy in a tie. – Will After floating in space for over 50 years, Ripley is found and rescued. She also learns that the planet they…
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