Impossibly rich and lovingly sheltered, Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep) devotes her fortune and doting attentions on the arts. A quiet and driving force behind financing operas, symphonies, and classical theater, the only thing Florence wants for herself is a…
Read more →Monthly Archives: December 2016
What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie from the 1940s?
The big is just around the corner, CHRISTMAS! The 1940s were the best decade ever for holiday movies, with perennial Christmas classics like It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street being released during that period. For this week’s…
Read more →R.I.P. Actress and Socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor
The was no one quite like Zsa Zsa Gabor. The oft-married socialite, actress and bon vivant who was the original “celebutante” (i.e. a person who is famous primarily for being famous) has died in Los Angeles at the age of…
Read more →Go Into Hyperspace with the Original Trailer for “Star Wars”
“Somewhere in space this may all be happening right now” Those words lead off the trailer to Star Wars, giving audiences across the globe their first introduction to a galaxy far, far away. Obviously, with today’s release of Rogue One:…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
You know the drill. Below is a photo from Star Wars: The Force Awakens with Chris’ caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! The Golden Girls seemed like a strange choice for a big…
Read more →“Suicide Squad,” “Florence Foster Jenkins” and More Great DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
This week’s new releases include everything from the latest installment in DC Comics’ cinematic universe to Meryl Streep starring in a drama based on a fascinating true story. There’s something for everyone now available, so let’s get right to it!…
Read more →Remembering “Growing Pains” Star Alan Thicke
Last night, Growing Pains star Alan Thicke died at the age of 69 in Los Angeles. Although he was best associated with the 1985-92 sitcom that made him a household name in America, he had a decades-spanning career in which…
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie from the 1980s?
Ho Ho Ho! The holiday season is in full swing, and by now you have likely started your seasonal viewing. The 1980s were a great decade for Christmas movies, but which was your favorite? Here’s a place for you to…
Read more →The 12 Flicks of Christmas
Ho! Ho! Ho! The Yuletide is upon us and so is the need for great holiday fare to relax and unwind with the family after work. So if you’re looking to get your Christmas on, here are my favorites for…
Read more →“Jason Bourne” and “The Secret Life of Pets” and Other Great DVD & Blu-ray New Releases
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, as this week’s DVD and Blu-ray new releases offer up some fantastic recent theatrical offerings. We’re willing to bet that a few of these will make great stocking stuffers this…
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