October 6, 1927: The curtain opens on the “talkies” with Warner Bros.’ The Jazz Singer. Star Al Jolson says, “You ain’t heard nothin’ yet.” October 7, 1928: The short subject Dancing Town, starring Helen Hayes, marks the first film appearance…
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Blondie: A Look Back At The Actors of the Film Series
Let’s go back to the beginning. The first real Blondie movie was made in 1938. (The name “Blondie” appears in various forms from Blondie of the Follies in 1932 to Bye Bye Blondie in 2010, neither of which had anything to do with…
Read more →My Dog Tulip: An Interview with Animator Paul Fierlinger
Paul and Sandra Schuette Fierlinger are animation pioneers who have produced hundreds of animated shorts, commercials and public service spots for over 40 years. Based in the Philadelphia area, the Fierlingers work out of their home, specializing in 2-D work…
Read more →The Social Network (2010) Starring Jesse Eisenberg: Movie Review
Last year, the “zeitgeist film of the year” was Up in the Air, Jason Reitman’s saga about a lonely man played by George Clooney who travels around the country firing people when companies downsize in bad financial times. This year,…
Read more →In the Star’s Trailer: Amy Ryan in Jack Goes Boating
For years, Amy Ryan amassed a list of impressive credits, moving fluidly from television to stage to movies. She was one of those ever-reliable actresses who possessed a chameleon-like appearance, comfortable in large and small roles, and adept in movies both…
Read more →The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951): Do You Remember the Three Words to Save the World?
Guest blogger Rick 29 writes: If there were a Hall of Fame for Timeless Movies, then one of its founding members would be The Day the Earth Stood Still. I’ve probably watched it at least once every decade since I…
Read more →Your Questions On Mermaid Movies And More
Question: To date, several noir sets have been released, but one title is still missing, that being The Window, RKO’s tense 1949 nail-biter that helped win the late, great child actor, Bobby Driscoll, a miniature Oscar statuette as the outstanding…
Read more →Around the World in 80 Days (1956): Movie Review
Around the World in 80 Days (1956) There are two ways that people can travel. Whether you’ve gone across the world or across town, you can probably distinguish the two. There are those who will eat McDonald’s wherever they can…
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Belle Grande: Paige O’Hara Remembers Beauty and the Beast
It’s been nearly 20 years since Disney’s Beauty and the Beast was in theaters, charming the world with its fairy tale blend of magical story, gorgeous animation, colorful characters, memorable romance and wonderful music. For Paige O’Hara, who supplied the…
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