In the 1967 Oscar-winning favorite Thoroughly Modern Millie, the “Roaring Twenties” live on in a musical comedy of innocent girls, wild flappers, romance, and crime. Julie Andrews stars as Millie, whose plan to get a job with─and then marry─a wealthy…
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Happy 85th Birthday to “Doctor Who” Star Tom Baker!
Each week, our Sci-Fi Sunday post celebrates an iconic science fiction film, program, actor or character, and this week we are turning our attention to the most famous of all Doctor Who‘s, Tom Baker. Although he is most famous as…
Read more →Poll: Which Actor Who’s Portrayed More Than One Comic Book Character Is Your Favorite?
With the upswing in popularity of superhero movies over the past decade, it’s unsurprising that certain actors have portrayed more than one comic book character. (Thus, Chris Evans has starred as both the Human Torch and Captain Amercia). But he…
Read more →Five Swimming Pools in Classic Movies
We may be in the midst of winter, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t dreaming of warmer days spent poolside. In this guest post, Rick Armstrong looks at classic film swimming pools! 1. Taste of Fear (aka Scream of Fear)…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Star Wars
Star Wars is so much more than a movie, it is a way of life. For over 40 years George Lucas‘ sprawling space saga (as well as its sequels and spin-offs) have enchanted millions and redefined popular entertainment. This week…
Read more →Guest Review: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
“Haunted…..how perfectly fascinating!” Recently widowed Lucy Muir has left her London lodgings – and her in-laws – to come to White Cliff-on-the-sea with her daughter and loyal housemaid. There, situated atop a lovely coastal cliff, she finds her ideal home….Gull…
Read more →“Ralph Breaks the Internet” Is On Blu-ray and DVD Next Month!
Even though it is still playing in theaters, Ralph Breaks the Internet will be available to watch on Blu-ray and DVD when it hits home video on February 26th. This sequel to Wreck-It Ralph has Litwak’s Arcade ready to junk…
Read more →Reflecting Upon John Barrymore in the “Bulldog Drummond” Films
H. C. McNeile, who wrote much of his writings under the pen-name of “Sapper,” was the creator of Capt. Hugh “Bulldog” Drummond. Like many of his antecedents, Bulldog was an amateur sleuth, a man from a wealthy family who, tired…
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite Carol Channing Film Performance?
Carol Channing, a mainstay on stage and screen for generations, died of natural causes in her California home yesterday at the age of 97. Best known for her theatrical work, including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello, Dolly! (which became her…
Read more →This Week’s New Releases Include “Halloween,” the Criterion Collection Edition of “Notorious,” and More!
Recent theatrical hits. Classics from the Warner Archive Collection. The final film from a Hollywood legend. Cult favorites from the 1980s. We are a bit overwhelmed at the sheer variety of new DVDs and Blu-rays that are now available…and we…
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