February 18, 1913: The Edison Film Co. introduces its synchronized film-phonograph Kinetoscope process for showing “sound films” in New York. February 14, 1927: Director Alfred Hitchcock first tries his hand at suspense with The Lodger, based on the Jack the…
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Craptastic Cinema: Trog
Good day, I’m Julian André, and welcome to Craptastic Cinema. Trog was Joan Crawford’s last film role. Pity. The First Queen of the Movies had earned three Academy Award nominations, winning Best Actress for Mildred Pierce. But that was back…
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It’s one thing to walk out on a movie before it’s over (or, sometimes it’s more than one thing, as you will see if you click on over to Have You Ever Walked Out on a Movie?). It’s another matter entirely to…
Read more →Hitchcock and Herrmann: Alliance of Giants
Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann were established professionals when they began to work together … Hitchcock a great director, and Herrmann a great composer. They did not need each other to be remembered for their work, but together they created a unique partnership in movie history. …
Read more →Joel McCrea Westerns And More Riding In
Filly Joel: Before World War II, Joel McCrea neatly fit Everyman roles in Hollywood, bringing a likable quality to a host of fine efforts dating back to the silent Era. Among his memorable films were King Vidor’s Bird of Paradise,…
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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! The piano duet in Big was a rousing success. Much better than the “dueling tubas” scene originally…
Read more →Classic Noir: Crime Wave
Noir 101. The Essentials. Crime Wave. Really? If this little policier from Warner Bros. (filmed in 1952, released in ’54) isn’t part of your vocabulary then it needs to be; and considering it was finally released on DVD a few…
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Read more →L’Avventura: Movie Review
Guest blogger JPK presents this look at a 1960 foreign film classic. Does it live up to its hype? Let’s find out: Director: Michelangelo Antonioni Writers: Michelangelo Antonioni, Elio Bartolini, Tonino Guerra Photography: Aldo Scarvada Music: Giovanni Fusco Editor: Eraldo Da…
Read more →This Week In Film History, 02.05.12
February 8, 1915: D.W. Griffith‘s Civil War epic, The Birth of a Nation, opens. At a White House screening, President Woodrow Wilson calls it “like writing history with lightning.” February 8, 1926: The New York Sun is the first to…
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