Few actresses are accorded the kind of reverence given to Katharine Hepburn. (Though this was famously not always the case) Does the four-time Oscar winner deserve all that…or does she actually deserve more? Movie Irv assesses the Connecticut-born, Bryn Mawr…
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The Original Jo the Plumber: Celebrating Jane Withers
Baby boomers knew her as Comet’s coveralled pitchlady, but for the prior generation, she was one of Hollywood’s most dominant and demanded kid stars. Jane Withers just turned 87, and we’re looking back at a remarkable career.
Read more →The Fabulous Baker: A Consideration of Carroll
Emergent Hollywood sex goddess of the ’50s and ’60s, favorite woman-in-peril for devotees of Italian giallo cinema, Carroll Baker forged a remarkable resume during a long and often turbulent screen career. We’re looking back at some of her most torrid triumphs.
Read more →Viva Vigoda!
He’s immediately recognizable to fans of The Godfather, Barney Miller, and Conan O’Brien, and he’s had thirty years practice at letting us know he’s still around. We didn’t have to “Fish” for compliments to iconic character player Abe Vigoda.
Read more →What Movie Have You Changed Your Mind About?
You loved it, now you hate it. You first gave it a “thumbs down,” but now it gets your hearty endorsement. Ever changed your mind about a film? Movie Irv answers the question first!
Read more →Have You Driven a Fjord Lately? Recommended Viking Flicks
Polish off that mead and polish up the broadsword, because we’re casting off with a long ship full of our favorite Norse adventure sagas for your consideration.
Read more →Reflections on Roger Ebert (and a Mutual Friend)
On noting the passing of Roger Ebert, Movie Irv takes a look at an often bypassed aspect of his significant legacy; his collaborations, and enduring friendship, with one-of-a-kind grindhouse filmmaker Russ Meyer.
Read more →Bud and Lou, or Stan and Ollie?
Who’s on first in your book? Or is it just another fine mess to try and rank one of these celebrated comedy teams above the other? Let’s find out what Movie Irv has to say about playing favorites with these funnymen…
Read more →Praising Caine: Michael Caine Performances You May Have Missed
He just turned 80 years young, and the prolific Michael Caine is showing no signs of slowing down. We’re taking this opportunity to survey his extensive and remarkable film resume and highlight ten lesser-known, but no less noteworthy, efforts.
Read more →The Boorman Conquests: A Look Back at John’s Directing Career
His dynamic visual style has graced memorable efforts from Deliverance to Excalibur to The Emerald Forest over nearly a half-century of crafting feature films, and at 80 years young, he’s looking for new worlds to conquer. We’re looking back at the career of John Boorman, from the hits to the always-interesting misses.
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