Okay, pardners, this week we’re hankerin’ to hear who you think the best B-western star of the 1940s was. Mosey on over and cast your vote for Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Hoplaong Cassidy, or other Saturday matinee heroes.
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This Week In Film History, 04.28.13
It was exactly 75 years ago, that a nameless, manic cartoon rabbit–soon to evolve into Bugs Bunny–made his screen debut tormenting Porky Pig in the short Porky’s Hare Hunt. That’s not all of the movie milestones we have to share with you folks.
Read more →Chicks Dig Guys Who “Ride the Wild Surf”
Hey all you cool cats! Check out this review of a surf classic. It’s the in sound from the way out, Daddy-O!
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 →An Unmarried Woman (1978)
Today’s guest post examines the 1970s classic An Unmarried Woman, starring Jill Clayburgh as a thirtysomething newly-divorced mother searching for her own identity.
Read more →Six Pix: Telephones
This weeks Six Pic spotlights movie posters with telephones in them. Which poster is visually the most artistic or best sums up the film.
Read more →The Story of Temple Drake (1933): Movie Review
In today’s guest post, writer Emma Alsop looks at a rare Pre-Code classic, The Story of Temple Drake. The 1933 controversial drama, starring Miriam Hopkins, was partially responsible for the creation of the Hays Code.
Read more →Create-A-Caption: The Bachelor
You know the drill. Below is a classic movie photo with Jason’s caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! (“Get one booth & sit across from one other—man, she’s smart!”)
Read more →What’s Marlon Brando’s Best ’50s Film Performance?
Marlon Brando made his film debut and won his first Oscar in the 1950s. This week’s poll asks you to pick his top ’50s performance: Streetcar’s Stanley Kowalski, Johnny “Wild One” Strabler, Guys and Dolls’ Sky Masterson, and more.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 04.21.13
It’s been exactly 100 years since the Keystone Kops first piled in the paddy wagon for Mack Sennett’s storied silent comedy shorts. We’ve chased down even more landmark moments in the annals of cinema for your enjoyment.
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