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177. THEM!, 1954
The suspense-filled queen of all creature features "Them!" A dazed little girl in pajamas, clutches a doll and wanders aimlessly through...
Jul 1, 202517 min read


176. WUTHERING HEIGHTS, 1939
Timeless love. Unforgettable cinema. "Wuthering Heights" The movies that stay with us are those that strike a chord deep within, and...
Jun 10, 202517 min read


175. CAPTAIN BLOOD, 1935
The classic adventure that launched a thousand swashbucklers "Captain Blood" Few films embody the spirit of classic Hollywood like...
May 20, 202516 min read


174. TROUBLE IN PARADISE, 1932
Two thieves, one heiress, and a whole lot of trouble in paradise "Trouble in Paradise" While there are scores of classic movies everyone...
Apr 29, 202517 min read


173. JAWS, 1975
The movie that redefined Hollywood and made millions fear the ocean "Jaws" Since cinema began, many movies have entertained, fewer have...
Apr 8, 202520 min read


172. THE BIGAMIST, 1953
A remarkable psychological drama that’s as tender as it is tragic "The Bigamist" The supremely engrossing “The Bigamist” may be...
Mar 18, 202516 min read


Legendary actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95
Gene Hackman So sad to report that the body of actor Gene Hackman was discovered yesterday He, along with his wife and dog, were found...
Feb 27, 20252 min read


171. HAROLD AND MAUDE, 1971
A love story that's anything but ordinary "Harold and Maude" Witnessing one's innermost thoughts and emotions in a film is a truly...
Feb 25, 202519 min read


170. ON THE TOWN, 1949
Three sailors, three girls, and one exhilarating landmark "On the Town" A shimmering, high-voltage mix of reality and fantasy, “On the...
Feb 4, 202520 min read


169. THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, 1952
A sublime film about the dark side of moviemaking "The Bad and the Beautiful" "The Bad and the Beautiful" is a double treat. Not only is...
Jan 14, 202518 min read


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Joan Crawford publicity still for "Letty Lynton" (1932) First let me wish all of you a very Happy New Year! I'm immensely grateful to...
Jan 7, 20252 min read


168. HOLIDAY, 1938
A heartwarming journey to find the true riches of life "Holiday" Movies can offer hope and inspiration as well as entertain, and the...
Dec 24, 202417 min read


167. THE BIG PARADE, 1925
A simple, yet powerful trailblazer of epic proportions "The Big Parade" The timeless masterpiece “The Big Parade” is one of the few...
Dec 10, 202419 min read


"The Wizard of Oz's" ruby slippers set historical new auction record
Thought I don't normally write posts other than movie recommendations and the occasional nod to someone I've written about who's passed...
Dec 7, 20241 min read


Actor Earl Holliman has died at the age of 96
I'm sorry to announce the recent passing of Earl Holliman , a likeable, rugged, talented actor of stage and screen. He appeared in nearly...
Nov 27, 20241 min read


166. DUCK SOUP, 1933
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
Nov 26, 202420 min read


165. THE BIG SLEEP, 1946
A super-fun noir puzzle, bristling with sex, suspense, and crackerjack banter If a case ever needed to be made that great movies can...
Nov 12, 202416 min read


Quincy Jones died yesterday at the age of 91
Quincy Jones, o ne of music's greatest and most influential legends, arrangers, composers, and music producers, died yesterday at the age...
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Teri Garr died today at the age of 79
Teri Garr 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 beautiful, talented, and usually made me laugh. I have so many fond memories of her in movies like "Tootsie" , "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" , "The Black Stallion" , "Oh, God!" , "The Conversation" , "One From the Heart" , and of course, one of my favorites, "Young Frankenstein" . She was stricken with multiple sclerosis for th
Oct 29, 20241 min read


164. DRACULA, 1931
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...
Oct 29, 202418 min read
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