Cactus Flower was a stage play before it became a movie. One of the most interesting facts I learned about it was the fact that Lauren Bacall had played the part of Stefanie Dickinson on stage and, quite naturally, expected…
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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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Abbott and Costello. Laurel and Hardy. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Bogart and Bergman…and, for that matter, Bogart and Bacall. There are some pairings, be it as comedy teams or couples, that are absolute movie magic — possessing the type…
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Alfred Hitchcock‘s 1949 suspenser Under Capricorn has just been released on Blu-ray and DVD in a gorgeous 4k restoration from KL Studio Classics. This classic set in the 1830s stars Joseph Cotten as Sam Flusky, an Irishman who has been…
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Here’s reading about you, kid! One of the many books we offer, Aljean Harmetz’s The Making of Casablanca: Bogart, Bergman and World War II is an essential look behind the scenes of the creation of what is arguably the greatest…
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You may not realize it, but 75 years ago today motion picture history was changed forever with the release of Casablanca. As time goes by the movie continues to captivate new generations of fans. And what’s not to love? The…
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As impossible as it may seem, Casablanca turns 75 this year. Perhaps the most beloved movie ever made, this Humphrey Bogart/Ingrid Bergman masterpiece helped define what makes a film an enduring classic. As a person who is always curious about…
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With lovebirds everywhere across the globe celebrating Valentine’s Day this week we’d be remiss if we didn’t pick Casablanca for this week’s Create-A-Caption as the story of Rick and Isla remains a timeless cinematic love story. We’ve taken what is…
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Fabled screen beauty and three-time Oscar winner Ingrid Bergman was born 100 ago this week. In this classic post, Jay Steinberg looks back at the storied career and stormy personal life of the Swedish-born star of Casablanca and other gems.
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Remember Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941)? The one starring Spencer Tracy? It’s better than its reputation. Let’s talk about why.
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