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The Five Biggest Movie Stars of the 1960s
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 28, 2017
We love making lists at the Cafe, so why not create one for the five biggest movie stars of the 1960s? I know...how does one define "biggest"? Is it based on boxoffice power, critical acclaim, or enduring popularity? The answer is all of the above, plus a large dose of subjectivity. But that's half read more
The Five Biggest Movie Stars of the 1960s
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 28, 2017
We love making lists at the Cafe, so why not create one for the five biggest movie stars of the 1960s? I know...how does one define "biggest"? Is it based on boxoffice power, critical acclaim, or enduring popularity? The answer is all of the above, plus a large dose of subjectivity. But that's half read more
The Five Best Episodes of "The Loner"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 24, 2017
Lloyd Bridges as William Colton.
We originally wrote a post about Rod Serling's 1965-66 Western TV series The Loner back in 2009. At that time, it seemed destined to be one of those cult TV shows lost forever except for an episode or two on YouTube. Fortunately, that turned out not to be read more
The Five Best Episodes of "The Loner"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 24, 2017
Lloyd Bridges as William Colton.
We originally wrote a post about Rod Serling's 1965-66 Western TV series The Loner back in 2009. At that time, it seemed destined to be one of those cult TV shows lost forever except for an episode or two on YouTube. Fortunately, that turned out not to be read more
The Movie-TV Connection Game (August 2017)
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 21, 2017
Fredric March and Robert Redford.
Welcome to the first 2017 edition of our most popular game! As always, you'll be given a pair or trio of films or performers, your task is to find the common connection. It could be anything--two stars who acted in the same movie, two movies that share a common the read more
The Movie-TV Connection Game (August 2017)
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 21, 2017
Fredric March and Robert Redford.
Welcome to the first 2017 edition of our most popular game! As always, you'll be given a pair or trio of films or performers, your task is to find the common connection. It could be anything--two stars who acted in the same movie, two movies that share a common the read more
Seven Obscure Movies That I Curiously Remember (Volume 3)
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 17, 2017
1. Johnny Nobody (1961) - In a small Irish village, a ranting atheist dares God to strike him dead--at which point, a mysterious stranger shoots and kills the man. The killer identifies himself as "nobody" and claims that God directed his actions. That becomes his defense when he is brought to read more
Seven Obscure Movies That I Curiously Remember (Volume 3)
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 17, 2017
1. Johnny Nobody (1961) - In a small Irish village, a ranting atheist dares God to strike him dead--at which point, a mysterious stranger shoots and kills the man. The killer identifies himself as "nobody" and claims that God directed his actions. That becomes his defense when he is brought to read more
Cult Movie Theatre: The Green Slime
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 14, 2017
Robert Horton as the stoic hero.
What do you do when you learn that a six million ton asteroid is on a collision course with Earth and impact is just ten hours away?
The UNSC (United Nations Space Center?) recalls Commander Jack Rankin (Robert Horton) from retirement and sends him to Operating Ba read more
Cult Movie Theatre: The Green Slime
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 14, 2017
Robert Horton as the stoic hero.
What do you do when you learn that a six million ton asteroid is on a collision course with Earth and impact is just ten hours away?
The UNSC (United Nations Space Center?) recalls Commander Jack Rankin (Robert Horton) from retirement and sends him to Operating Ba read more
A Shadow of Death Lingers Over "The Gunfighter"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 10, 2017
Released in 1950--the same year as Winchester '73--Henry King's The Gunfighter helped usher in the "adult Western" genre. From its simple title to star Gregory Peck's authentic mustache, this character study works hard to differentiate itself from conventional oaters.
Peck plays Jimmy Ringo, read more
A Shadow of Death Lingers Over "The Gunfighter"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 10, 2017
Released in 1950--the same year as Winchester '73--Henry King's The Gunfighter helped usher in the "adult Western" genre. From its simple title to star Gregory Peck's authentic mustache, this character study works hard to differentiate itself from conventional oaters.
Peck plays Jimmy Ringo, read more
The Falcon Goes on a Date...and then Strikes Back!
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 7, 2017
George Sanders as The Falcon. A Date With the Falcon (1942) is a direct sequel to the series' first film, The Gay Falcon, with Wendy Barrie returning as Gay Lawrence's fiancée. She wants to whisk the Falcon away to get married. Instead, the debonair adventurer gets involved with an invest read more
The Falcon Goes on a Date...and then Strikes Back!
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 7, 2017
George Sanders as The Falcon. A Date With the Falcon (1942) is a direct sequel to the series' first film, The Gay Falcon, with Wendy Barrie returning as Gay Lawrence's fiancée. She wants to whisk the Falcon away to get married. Instead, the debonair adventurer gets involved with an invest read more
The Five Best Gregory Peck Performances
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 3, 2017
Gregory Peck and Mary Badham.
1. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) - This is an obvious choice for the top spot. After all, Atticus Finch ranked No. 1 on the American Film Institute's list of favorite movie heroes. However, the beauty of Peck's performance is that he doesn't make Atticus a saint. H read more
The Five Best Gregory Peck Performances
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Aug 3, 2017
Gregory Peck and Mary Badham.
1. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) - This is an obvious choice for the top spot. After all, Atticus Finch ranked No. 1 on the American Film Institute's list of favorite movie heroes. However, the beauty of Peck's performance is that he doesn't make Atticus a saint. H read more
Connie Stevens and Dean Jones Make for "Two on a Guillotine"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jul 31, 2017
Connie Stevens as Cassie.
Who is the mysterious young woman at the funeral of The Great Duquesne? She could be the spitting image of the famous magician's wife Melinda, who disappeared without explanation twenty years earlier. And what's up with the casket fitted with a window and wrapped in chains read more
Connie Stevens and Dean Jones Make for "Two on a Guillotine"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jul 31, 2017
Connie Stevens as Cassie.
Who is the mysterious young woman at the funeral of The Great Duquesne? She could be the spitting image of the famous magician's wife Melinda, who disappeared without explanation twenty years earlier. And what's up with the casket fitted with a window and wrapped in chains read more
The Movie-TV Connection Game (July 2017)
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jul 27, 2017
What do these two have in common?
Get out of the heat, take a seat, and try to your hand at our favorite game. The rules are simple: Given a pair or trio of films or performers, your task is to find the common connection. It could be anything--two stars who acted in the same movie, two movies that read more
The Movie-TV Connection Game (July 2017)
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jul 27, 2017
What do these two have in common?
Get out of the heat, take a seat, and try to your hand at our favorite game. The rules are simple: Given a pair or trio of films or performers, your task is to find the common connection. It could be anything--two stars who acted in the same movie, two movies that read more