Two thieves, one heiress, and a whole lot of trouble in paradise "Trouble in Paradise" While there are scores of classic movies everyone...

The movie that redefined Hollywood and made millions fear the ocean "Jaws" Since cinema began, many movies have entertained, fewer have...

A remarkable psychological drama that’s as tender as it is tragic "The Bigamist" The supremely engrossing “The Bigamist” may be...

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...

A love story that's anything but ordinary "Harold and Maude" Witnessing one's innermost thoughts and emotions in a film is a truly...

Three sailors, three girls, and one exhilarating landmark "On the Town" A shimmering, high-voltage mix of reality and fantasy, “On the...

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...

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...

A heartwarming journey to find the true riches of life "Holiday" Movies can offer hope and inspiration as well as entertain, and the...

A simple, yet powerful trailblazer of epic proportions "The Big Parade" The timeless masterpiece “The Big Parade” is one of the few...

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...

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

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...