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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


145. MY MAN GODFREY, 1936
An outrageous, quintessential screwball comedy about moral obligations Only Hollywood in its glory days could make a film about moral...
Feb 6, 202417 min read


I am featured this month on the Classic Movie Blog Association's website
Hello everyone. I am thrilled to share with you that this month I'm the featured blogger on the Classic Movie Blog Association's ( CMBA )...
Feb 2, 20241 min read


144. DARK VICTORY, 1939
A phenomenal tearjerker starring Hollywood’s most commanding screen presence Out of the thousands of movies made in Hollywood during the...
Jan 23, 202418 min read


Director Norman Jewison died today at the age of 97
Legendary director Norman Jewison died today at the age of 97. He was one of the new breed of directors to emerge out of Hollywood in the...
Jan 22, 20241 min read


143. CABIN IN THE SKY, 1943
A joyous and heavenly all-Black classic that jumpstarted a new kind of movie musical If you love funny, moving, and magical...
Jan 9, 202421 min read


142. THE GOLD RUSH, 1925
A hilarious and poignant comedy masterpiece What better way to ring in a new year than with loads of belly laughs, a sprinkling of...
Dec 26, 202319 min read


141. MIRACLE ON 34th STREET, 1947
A heartwarming, feel good family holiday classic "Miracle on 34th Street" There’s nothing like a great holiday movie to usher in the joy...
Dec 12, 202319 min read


140. WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, 1966
A searingly emotional tour de force, game-changing film I first saw the monumental “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” as a young...
Nov 28, 202321 min read


139. THE WAY WE WERE, 1973
A love story for the ages "The Way We Were" We watch movies to be moved in some way, and “The Way We Were” does just that. Spectacular performances, a stirringly honest script, gorgeous music, and intimate direction create a highly emotional saga of an unlikely pair who fall in love. The film presents such a fervent depiction of a romance that I can think of few other movies in which one so strongly roots for a couple’s happiness or so deeply feels their struggles. Perhaps th
Nov 14, 202319 min read


138. PSYCHO, 1960
A bloodcurdling, game-changing horror film and cinematic landmark Today is Halloween and I can't think of a more perfect film to watch on...
Oct 31, 202320 min read
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