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The Phantom Creeps (1939, Ford Beebe and Saul A. Goodkind), Chapter 4: Invisible Terror
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Apr 29, 2018
I suppose Invisible Terror, which doesn’t feature much invisible terror, is an improvement over the previous chapter. Terror does have Edward Van Sloan in a full flight suit waving a gun around threateningly. Not many opportunities to see such a thing. The story continues to be Feds versus gangster read more
A trio of 'Picturegoers'
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 28, 2018
Unlike their American counterparts, most British film magazines such as Picturegoer were weeklies, not monthlies, enabling Carole Lombard (shown in the Dec. 4, 1937 issue) and other stars to appear on their covers more frequently. (A question to Michelle Morgan or any other UK readers: Is there any read more
The Phantom Creeps (1939, Ford Beebe and Saul A. Goodkind), Chapter 3: Crashing Towers
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Apr 26, 2018
If Crashing Towers is any indication, the only thing keep The Phantom Creeps creeping along is top-billed Bela Lugosi. He’s not in the chapter much–more often than not he’s invisible–and, wow, are things rough without him. In addition to the predictable bad acting from Robert Kent and Dorothy read more
o/t: a policy change
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Apr 25, 2018
For some years now I’ve been putting monthly roundups here of the book notes that I post on Goodreads, with links to the individual posts. My scribbles about movies have, of course, been posted here at Noirish. More and more I’ve been wondering if this isn’t sometimes an artificial read more
The Phantom Creeps (1939, Ford Beebe and Saul A. Goodkind), Chapter 2: Death Stalks the Highways
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Apr 24, 2018
Despite a stupefying cliffhanger resolution–disasters happen, people just don’t get hurt–Death Stalks the Highways turns out not too bad. Comparatively. Take Bela Lugosi for instance. He tries real hard with some of his acting. It’s not good, but he’s trying. The trying gets him ahead of Robert read more
The Phantom Creeps (1939, Ford Beebe and Saul A. Goodkind), Chapter 1: The Menacing Power
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Apr 23, 2018
The Menacing Power does all right setting up the hook of The Phantom Creeps–Bela Lugosi is a mad scientist with various technological inventions he’s going to use for nefarious purposes–and even manages to gracefully segue between the expository setup and the chapter’s cliffhanger. So far Lugosi’s read more
Cinematic sex-change: Give a Lombard film a gender flip
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 23, 2018
Carole Lombard's work on screen and personality off it has inspired ensuing generations of actresses, particularly those whose forte is comedy. Now, one of them is remaking a signature film from another...but with a twist.In 1987, Goldie Hawn (top) starred in "Overboard," playing a wealthy heiress w read more
"State"-ing the case to restore a classic: See it next Sunday
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 22, 2018
At times, it's hard to guess which downtown theater palaces hosted premieres of Carole Lombard films such as "To Be Or Not To Be" (above). But since it was a United Artists production, chances are good that it opened in downtown Los Angeles at this theater at 7th & Broadway, shown in 1938:Note that read more
Silent Sunday – A Blonde For A Night (1928)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Apr 22, 2018
Since Sunday tends to be a day of quiet and reflection for many people, it seems an appropriate day to celebrate silent movies. But in keeping with the “day of rest” theme, I’m just going to post this without any commentary and just sit back and let you enjoy. read more
A voyage 'In Name Only' to New York, August 1939
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 21, 2018
It would mark the only co-starring of screwball comedy titans Carole Lombard and Cary Grant...and yet, "In Name Only," Lombard's first film at RKO, was instead a heartfelt drama, with Kay Francis -- hired at Carole's urging -- completing this romantic triangle. That the story semi-paralleled Lombard read more
Book Review--Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 20, 2018
Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece
Michael Benson
Simon & Schuster, 2018
Upon its release, 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) became a sensation as a sort of Disneyland ride for grown ups. With its innovative, and trippy special effects, it was the perfe read more
A screwy batch of Smiths
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 20, 2018
Ah, what one goes through in screwball comedy! Carole Lombard, all wet after being caught in a downpour while on a World's Fair ride, can vouch for such travails in this pic from "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," her return to comedy following three years in dramatic roles better received by critics than the gene read more
A twin bill for a 'Ladies' Man'
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 19, 2018
Carole Lombard's second film with William Powell, "Ladies' Man," made in the spring of 1931, proved she still had a ways to go as an actress. She tries to keep up with the more experienced Powell and Kay Francis, but can't quite do it. Thankfully, Bill and Kay carry the load, which for Lombard was a read more
Throwback Thursday -Once Upon A Time In The West (1968)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Apr 19, 2018
Between this blog and my previous one, Professor Damian’s Public Domain Treasure Chest, I’ve been writing about movies for quite a while now. Because of that, there are a lot of posts that have simply gotten lost to the mists of time. So, I figured I’d use the idea of “Throwb read more
William Holden from A to Z
The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Apr 18, 2018
For his centenary that we celebrated yesterday (but that I still continue to celebrate today), I wanted to do something new to hounour the fantastic William Holden! So, I thought I would explore his life and the man he was and the man he is to us through a fun ABC-Book (blog format). So here it is, read more
At a Lombard photo shoot...
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 17, 2018
Imagine zapping yourself back to the 1930s (or 1931, as Cecil Beaton is in this case), attending a photo shoot of Carole Lombard. What would it be like?Let legendary photographer George Hurrell describe it to you: "Carole was one of my favorite subjects. She could be carrying on like Faust one minut read more
TCM’s ‘Mad About Musicals’ first look: Q&A with Ball State’s Richard Edwards
Cinema Crossroads Posted by Julia on Apr 17, 2018
Thanks to an ongoing partnership between Turner Classic Movies and Ball State University, movie fans once again have the chance to do a deep-dive into a classic film-related topic in a free online class, and this year’s theme is definitely something to dance about. This summer’s online read more
William Holden’s guide to a Picnic (1955)
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Apr 17, 2018
William Holden’s guide to a Picnic (1955) A primeira vez em que eu vi William Holden foi em uma propaganda do filme “Férias de Amor”. Eu me lembro bem de seu peito nu. Mas eu não me apaixonei por Holden naquele instante. Demoraria algum tempo até que eu fosse ver os seus read more
The 'L.A. at Last!' Episode of I Love Lucy
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Apr 17, 2018
Lucille Ball and William Holden in the "L.A. at Last!" episode of I Love Lucy.
This article is part of The Third Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Centenary Celebration hosted by The Wonderful World of Cinema, The Flapper Dame, and Love Letters to Old Hollywood.
The classic TV series I Lo read more
A Year in the Life of Basil Rathbone — 1930
The Baz Posted by Neve on Apr 16, 2018
The caption to this photo reads “A costume ball given in 1929 by Mrs. Basil Rathbone.” It was in Hollywood, so it may have been the $5000 ball. read more