Frequently cited as the “Worst Director of All Time,” Edward D. Wood, Jr. wasn’t trying to make “bad” movies when he made Glen or Glenda? and Plan 9 from Outer Space…nor was he trying to make “good” movies: Wood had set out to…
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Letter Imperfect VII
It may be a simple typo, but it makes a big difference when movie poster titles are just one letter off. For example… Clear & Refreshing Up .
Read more →Touch of Evil (1958): Movie Review
The camera focuses in on what is a homemade time bomb. An unidentified young man carries it to a car, placing it inside the trunk. Unknowingly, an American with his bimbo girlfriend gets into the car and drives off. The…
Read more →Radio Isn’t Dead! Tune Into Classic Movies and Vintage Shows!
Revisit — or experience for the first time — the Golden Days of Radio, found in a series of rare vintage radio broadcasts on audio CD. Fans and would-be fans can hear some of Hollywood’s biggest stars as popular…
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One actor. Two film roles. You tell us which portrayal was the best. The most memorable. Or iconic. Or simply your favorite. But before you pass judgment, a few words defending the “character” of each…
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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 cops are on to me, you say? Now that you mention it, it has…
Read more →Whatever Happened To…? Disappeared Directors
An item in a recent article mentioned a film that was being made called The Angriest Man in Brooklyn. The story is promising: A misinformed doctor (Mila Kunis) tells an annoying patient (Robin Williams) he has 90 minutes to live….
Read more →Lucille Ball: One Hundred and One Years of Fun
Lucille Ball: Her prodigious gift for physical farce was never really maximized during her years in Old Hollywood, and it would take the young television medium to elevate this indomitable onetime showgirl to her well-earned position as an American icon….
Read more →This Week In Film History, 08.05.12
August 6, 1926: The first film released with Vitaphone sound, Warner Bros.’ Don Juan, features sound effects and an orchestral score. August 9, 1930: The Fleischer Studio’s Betty Boop sashays onto the screen (as a dog!) in the cartoon short…
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