Every now and again, there comes a week when it seems like an avalanche of incredible DVDs and Blu-rays are released. This is most definitely one of those weeks. We’ve got last year’s Best Picture (along with some runners up),…
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In today’s guest post, Constance Metzinger examines a popular film locale of 1940s cinema – the English village. Films are by far the most marvelous means of personal escapism and during the 1940s, a time of war, anxiety, and sorrow,…
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As impossible as it seems, The Goonies was released 32 years ago. Wow, suddenly I feel very, very old. One of the film’s highlights is “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough”–Cyndi Lauper’s fun theme song from the film. Loud, over-the-top and…
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Here’s the story… Airing on ABC from 1972 to 1974, The Brady Kids featured Marcia, Jan, Cindy, Greg, Peter and Bobby hanging out in their tree house along with their magical mynah bird Marlon, their pet pandas Ping and Pong…
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With Thor: Ragnarok now available on DVD and Blu-ray, a whole new wave of viewers who may have missed the film during its theatrical run are discovering how it is unlike anything seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date….
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Taken from Suzanne Vega‘s 1985 eponymous debut album, “Marlene on the Wall” is a fantastic song inspired by the legendary actress Marlene Dietrich. As full of passion and emotion as Dietrich’s signature tune “Falling in Love Again” (as heard in…
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His film scores included King Kong, Dark Victory, Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, The Big Sleep and A Summer Place. Guest writer Constance Metzinger offers a look at the life and career of Oscar-winning movie composer Max Steiner.
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Today is International Women’s Day 2018, the annual celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. One of the greatest film’s in recent memory that illustrates how vital the role of women is in our society is…
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If you are the type of movie fan who is currently suffering from post-Oscars seasonal affective disorder, we have got some great news for you. This week a bunch of hugely entertaining films are making their home video debut. From…
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Last night’s big winner at the Academy Awards was The Shape of Water. Director Guillermo del Toro‘s deeply mesmerizing fantasy also earned Oscars for Best Director, Best Original Score, and Best Production Design, and it is one of the most…
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