When Off Limits hit theaters in February of 1953, America was enjoying a period of post-WWII prosperity that made it ripe for lovable and lighthearted comedians like Bob Hope to thrive. He does just that in this engaging comedy. Hope…
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“Captain Underpants,” “E.T.,” “The Mummy,” and More New Releases!
Another week, another great batch of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. This week’s notable offerings including the first film based on a popular children’s book series, a special 35th anniversary edition of one of the most beloved films of all…
Read more →Poll: De Niro or Pacino?
We’re keeping things simple this week by asking you to tell us which of the following actors is your favorite: Robert De Niro or Al Pacino? Vote below, then tell us who you picked and why in the comments! De…
Read more →Movie Trailer of the Day: “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?”
“People are the ultimate spectacle” – They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? movie tagline Now available on Blu-ray and DVD from KL Studio Classics, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? is an acclaimed adaptation of Horace McCoy’s Depression-era novel about a grueling…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The beloved childhood novel from Roald Dahl became an equally beloved film in 1971 when Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory hit the big screen in a crowd-pleasing adaptation full of music and magic. Although Gene Wilder is the title…
Read more →Five Film Favorites from the 1930s That You Might Have Missed!
The 1930s were a fascinating time for the film industry. The beginning of the decade saw talkies take over Hollywood, pre-Code flicks shocked and titillated and features like The Wizard of Oz showed how magical the movies could truly be….
Read more →These Toys From “The Golden Girls” Will Thank You For Being a Friend!
“Thank you for being a friend, travelled down the road and back again. Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidant.” Those words from Andrew Gold’s pop hit “Thank You for Being a Friend” opened up each episode…
Read more →“With Six You Get Eggroll” and Plenty of Laughs!
In this writer’s opinion, 1968’s best comedy is the funny and sweet With Six You Get Eggroll. The film stars Doris Day as a widow with three sons who unexpectedly finds love again after she meets a widower (Brian Keith)….
Read more →Nick and Nora Made “The Thin Man” A True Movie Classic
Originally released in 1934, The Thin Man is a winning adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s best-selling novel. The movie — a breezy blend of screwball comedy and suspense — stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles. Married…
Read more →“Rough Night” and Classics from the Vaults Highlight This Week’s New Releases
The summer is over. I know, bummer, right? But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to look forward to as you return to school and work today. Fall is around the corner, then the holidays, then rinse and repeat. (Cue…
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