Category Archives: Films

Silents Are Golden: The Top 10 (Possible) Hit Films of 1924

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Lea Stans

The Top 10 (Possible) Hit Films of 1924 As 2024 is drawing to a close, I’m reminded that a number of iconic silent films are now 100 years old: Sherlock Jr, The Thief of Bagdad, Greed. These kinds of milestones … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) While I’ve never had any interest in diamonds, I do enjoy watching Marilyn Monroe sing about them in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), the Technicolor film adaptation of the 1949 stage musical based on … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: “B” Movie Sampler – Vol.3

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Laura Grieve

“B” Movie Western Sampler It’s time for my annual “B” Western sampler! In 2022 and 2023 I shared reviews of short “B” Westerns I watched while traveling. Once again my portable DVD player and “B” Western discs accompanied me on this year’s summer vacation, … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Blithe Spirit (1945)

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Jennifer Garlen

Blithe Spirit (1945) Supernatural comedy is one of my favorite movie genres any time of year, but I’m especially drawn to it once the first Halloween decorations start to materialize. After a recent viewing of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: Westerns for Young Viewers

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Laura Grieve

Westerns for Young Viewers Recently a longtime Twitter pal sought recommendations for traditional Westerns for her 11-year-old daughter to try. An enjoyable discussion with several people ensued, and I got to thinking that if I fleshed out my thoughts it … Continue reading →

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Mysteries of Oz Documentary Celebrates 85th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Annmarie Gatti

Hollywood’s crowning achievement is its greatest enigma Here’s some exciting news for The Wizard of Oz fans (and who isn’t :)) Coming Soon! Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered is a new documentary from AMS Pictures that explores the magic, … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: The Ladykillers (1955)

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Jennifer Garlen

The Ladykillers (1955) Like most Gen Xers, I grew up associating Sir Alec Guinness with his role as Obi Wan-Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy. Only as an adult did I discover his earlier work and his tremendous talent … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Unmistakable Noir

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Unmistakable Noir One of the most interesting – and challenging – aspects of classic film noir is the fact that it’s not a hard and fast, clear-cut genre. There are countless films that are staunchly considered by some to fall … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Jennifer Garlen

The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) When Roger Corman died on May 9, 2024, at the impressive age of 98, his passing marked the end of a brilliant cinematic career that began in the 1950s and continued for more than … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: High Noon

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Laura Grieve

High Noon (1952) I’ve seen High Noon (1952) multiple times over the years, including a memorable theatrical screening at the FilmEx festival when I was in my teens. The FilmEx screening, which took place in Century City, California, was part of a … Continue reading →

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