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Actor James Earl Jones died today at the age of 93
Legendary actor James Earl Jones died today at the age of 93. Over the course of approximately seventy years, Jones enjoyed success on...
Sep 9, 20241 min read


160. BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, 1961
An iconic romantic movie about love and identity “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” stands as a beloved classic for many reasons. It captured the...
Sep 3, 202419 min read


159. CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, 1954
A beloved, enduring, and iconic monster movie What do you get when you blend a bevy of primal fear, groundbreaking underwater...
Aug 20, 202416 min read


158. THE PALM BEACH STORY, 1942
A wild and witty madcap comedy satirizing marriage “The Palm Beach Story” is a hilariously joyous movie by Preston Sturges, the greatest...
Aug 6, 202415 min read


157. SHANE, 1953
An intensely moving, intricately layered, and timeless classic Classic movies are unforgettable, and “Shane” is a stellar example....
Jul 23, 202420 min read


156. PATHER PANCHALI, 1955
A spellbinding landmark and emotional powerhouse Many great movies have been made over the past 100+ years, but relatively few have such...
Jul 9, 202419 min read


155. SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, 1954
An exuberant and touching dance-filled romance One of the most beloved movie musicals ever made is MGM’s “Seven Brides for Seven...
Jun 25, 202419 min read


154. BRUTE FORCE, 1947
An explosive film noir that is one of filmdom’s best prison dramas Powerful. Uncompromising. Gripping. Human. These are just some of the...
Jun 11, 202418 min read


153. WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER?, 1957
An irreverent satire about success, masked in an outlandish comedy One exciting aspect of art is when there’s more there than meets the...
May 28, 202420 min read


Richard Sherman, songwriter of "Mary Poppins", died today at the age of 95
Songwriter and Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman died today at the age of 95. Part of a songwriting team with his brother Robert (referred...
May 26, 20241 min read


Actor Darryl Hickman died today at the age of 92
Sadly, successful child actor Darryl Hickman died today at the age of 92. He was one of the few remaining film actors from the 1930s and...
May 25, 20241 min read


152. THE LION IN WINTER, 1968
A wickedly funny, highly moving historical drama about power, deceit, and love It’s been said many times that a great movie starts with a...
May 14, 202418 min read


151. THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, 1945
An unforgettable and thought provoking supernatural thriller Like a gourmet meal, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” blends the finest...
Apr 30, 202416 min read


150. IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU, 1954
An outstanding comedy about the desire for fame Devoid of earthshaking drama, spellbinding action, or belly laughs, some films remain...
Apr 16, 202417 min read


PODCAST: Tennessee Williams' "CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF"
I was asked back to appear as guest speaker on Christian Garcia's podcast,"That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema", in which he looks at gay...
Apr 13, 20241 min read


149. THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI, 1920
One of the most influential and visually thrilling films in history How many movies can boast that they shifted the way the world...
Apr 2, 202415 min read


148. BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID, 1969
A fantastically fun and artful film that shattered the conventions of the Western movie Not many films are extraordinarily entertaining...
Mar 19, 202422 min read


147. BRIEF ENCOUNTER, 1945
One of cinema’s greatest and most penetrating romances A good film can entertain while transporting us to another time and place, but a...
Mar 5, 202415 min read


PODCAST: Alfred Hitchcock's "STRANGERS ON A TRAIN"
I am thrilled to let you know I was asked to be a guest speaker on Christian Garcia's "That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema" podcast, in which he...
Feb 23, 20241 min read


146. CROSSFIRE, 1947
A powerful and atmospheric noir about hatred Hold on to your seats, because “Crossfire” is a brisk, atmospheric thriller that takes...
Feb 20, 202418 min read
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