Darn right: I’m recommending you check out the (once) X-rated movie “The Telephone Book.” Re-exposing itself to unsuspecting audiences, this arty, humorous, and wildly irreverent 1971 satire is a cult film lover’s thrill.
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Robert Downey, Jr.: Julian Wells vs. Charlie Chaplin
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… The case for Charlie Chaplin Not…
Read more →Special Kaye: Marking Danny Kaye’s Centenary
Comedian-mimic-singer-dancer-actor…there aren’t enough hyphens to cover the the talents of consummate entertainer Danny Kaye, and, in noting the 100th anniversary of his birth, we’ve got an appreciative overview of his long career in stage, film. TV, and recording.
Read more →Gene Tierney: The Face in the Misty Light
Still regarded as one of the most exquisite beauties to ever grace the silver screen, this striking, green-eyed brunette from Brooklyn delivered many memorable efforts in the ’40s and ’50s before emotional troubles compromised her career. Born Gene Eliza Tierney…
Read more →Remembering Screenwriter Michael France, 1962-2013
Screenwriter Michael France passed away on April 12, 2013 at the age of 51. Guest blogger Blair Kramer shares his fond memories of the man and his work…
Read more →Six Pix: Atomic Age Monstrosities
Six movie posters of Atomic Age Monstrosities. Pick the movie poster you feel is visually the most artistic or best sums up the film. Do you know another Atomic Age movie poster we should have considered?
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Claudette Colbert Film Performance?
Claudette Colbert’s portrayals of strong WWII women are tributes to her acting ability — or are her comedy roles the ones that define her career? Weigh in and let us know what you think.
Read more →This Week In Film History, 05.05.13
It was 33 years ago this week that Jason Voorhees started punishing campgoers (and we’re not talking taking away free swim) with the big-screen bow of the original Friday the 13th. We’ve got more awesome anniversaries in movie lore for you to explore.
Read more →Rider from Tucson (1950): Guest Review
Rider from Tucson is an enjoyable Tim Holt Western filmed largely in the Alabama Hills outside Lone Pine, California. Tim plays Dave Saunders, the same name he went by in his previous film, Storm Over Wyoming (1950). Dave and his buddy Chito (the…
Read more →Katharine Hepburn: Overrated or Underrated?
Few actresses are accorded the kind of reverence given to Katharine Hepburn. (Though this was famously not always the case) Does the four-time Oscar winner deserve all that…or does she actually deserve more? Movie Irv assesses the Connecticut-born, Bryn Mawr…
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