Thought I don't normally write posts other than movie recommendations and the occasional nod to someone I've written about who's passed...

I'm sorry to announce the recent passing of Earl Holliman , a likeable, rugged, talented actor of stage and screen. He appeared in nearly...

Comedy and cinema share a glorious bond, as the two virtually grew up together. Starting in the silent days, a handful of comical geniuses e

A super-fun noir puzzle, bristling with sex, suspense, and crackerjack banter If a case ever needed to be made that great movies can...

Quincy Jones, o ne of music's greatest and most influential legends, arrangers, composers, and music producers, died yesterday at the age...

One of the actresses I loved as a kid (and still love) was Teri Garr. It was always a treat when Garr appeared on the screen. She was...

A spellbinding film that’s the grandaddy of cinematic horror In honor of upcoming Halloween, I can’t think of a better film to watch than...

An unforgettable film about courage, freedom, and democracy Only one director in the history of movies consistently made powerful,...

A hypnotic tale of intrigue and romance starring a Hollywood icon "Shanghai Express" An astonishing visual experience, “Shanghai Express”...

An unusual, exceptional tale of love and redemption When I became fascinated by “old movies” as a young boy, I’d try to see every film I...

Legendary actor James Earl Jones died today at the age of 93. Over the course of approximately seventy years, Jones enjoyed success on...

An iconic romantic movie about love and identity “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” stands as a beloved classic for many reasons. It captured the...

A beloved, enduring, and iconic monster movie What do you get when you blend a bevy of primal fear, groundbreaking underwater...

A wild and witty madcap comedy satirizing marriage “The Palm Beach Story” is a hilariously joyous movie by Preston Sturges, the greatest...

An intensely moving, intricately layered, and timeless classic Classic movies are unforgettable, and “Shane” is a stellar example....

A spellbinding landmark and emotional powerhouse Many great movies have been made over the past 100+ years, but relatively few have such...

An exuberant and touching dance-filled romance One of the most beloved movie musicals ever made is MGM’s “Seven Brides for Seven...

An explosive film noir that is one of filmdom’s best prison dramas Powerful. Uncompromising. Gripping. Human. These are just some of the...

An irreverent satire about success, masked in an outlandish comedy One exciting aspect of art is when there’s more there than meets the...

Songwriter and Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman died today at the age of 95. Part of a songwriting team with his brother Robert (referred...