Cat People (1942): A Classic Movie Review Val Lewton‘s steamy thriller Cat People details the fast-moving romance between all-American ship builder Oliver (Kent Smith) and the sexy-but-shy Serbian fashion designer Irena (Simone Simon). They meet at a zoo, where Irena…
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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! Jack could live with having ‘ol One Eye at the helm. But his parrot’s constant refrain of…
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Guest blogger Anna Työrinoja writes: As some of you might now, I often hail the praises to the ’90s as the best time period of film (or at least its kicking of the ’70s, ’80s and ’00s’ behinds). But then…
Read more →May 28, 1935: Twentieth Century Pictures and Fox Film Corporation unite to form 20th Century Fox, overseen by Joseph Schenck and Darryl F. Zanuck. May 28, 1941: Animators and artists at the Walt Disney Studios launch an acrimonious two-month strike…
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Daredevils of the West was filmed at the height of Republic’s serial-making career, when their formula and technique were perfected and ensemble cast members at their most capable and appealing. As a work of film melodrama, the serial is astoundingly…
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Hollywood’s never been known for leaving well enough alone, but every once in a while a film remake manages to surpass its predecessor. Brian Seick offers his picks for some cinematic second versions that are worth watching.
Read more →Fourteen-year-olds (of all ages) are juiced for the summer of 2011, because not only do we have the much-anticipated Marvel Comics blockbuster Captain America on tap, we’re also primed for some intergalactic action with DC Comics’ emerald avenger Green Lantern,…
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Guest blogger Jessica Pickens writes: On a college campus you can’t miss the familiar outline of Holly Golightly with her cigarette holder while wearing a long black gown on the back of a sorority T-shirt. And of course under that photo…
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“A story must be told!’ – Bela Lugosi as “The Scientist,” Glen or Glenda? (1953) Earlier this Spring, fans of Hollywood’s Golden Age mourned the death of two-time Best Actress Academy Award-winner and eight-time bride Elizabeth Taylor. Aficionados of cult movies and…
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