August 6, 1926: The first film released with Vitaphone sound, Warner Bros.’ Don Juan, features sound effects and an orchestral score. August 3, 1929: Groucho, Chico, Harpo and Zeppo, the Marx Brothers, make their film debuts in Paramount’s The Cocoanuts….
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Sabrina
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! Proof that “sexy” isn’t necessarily defined by a wet t-shirt and short shorts.
Read more →My Favorite Movies: Rushmore
Guest blogger Jason writes: I feel like there are so many movies out there, even for a form of entertainment that is less than a century old, that are widely considered to be the best examples of what the medium…
Read more →The Story Of Mankind (1957) Needs A Sequel!
There are Star Wars people, and Star Trek people. Some people dig Bugs Bunny; others love Mickey Mouse. There’s DC folks, and those who Make Theirs Marvel. There’s the “boxers” crowd…and the “briefs” bunch. Red states. Blue states. You may…
Read more →You Wanna Fight?… Fight Me!
There’s something I need to get off my chest. Recently, the late legend Bruce Lee’s Enter The Dragon was on AMC, and it got me to thinking that I couldn’t remember the last recent film I saw that featured a…
Read more →Movie Poll: What’s your favorite “summer” movie?
Old Movies For Young People
Every month I show an old movie to a bunch of twentysomethings (like me). Sometimes it goes over well and other times…not so well. So I thought I’d put together a list of the movies that have been well received by…
Read more →Bionic Woman, Street Hawk & More Coming To DVD
Sommers Time: Fans have long been clamoring for the DVD release of the adventures of Jamie Sommers, and now they will get it withThe Bionic Woman: Season One. In this successful spin-off from The Six Million Dollar Man, Linsday Wagner…
Read more →Kiss of the Vampire (1963): A Close look at a Classic Horror Movie
Guest blogger Watching Hammer writes: “See why you never break down in the woods! See why you never stay at the creepy inn! See why you never, ever, go up to the castle! See…” Kiss of the Vampire (1963) Who? Director:…
Read more →This Week In Film History, 07.25.10
July 28, 1928: Encouraged by the response to the few minutes of sound in The Jazz Singer, Warner Bros. releases Lights of New York, the first all-talking picture. July 31, 1928: Audiences first hear MGM mascot Leo the Lion’s mighty…
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