Millie (1931)
I’m working through Kino Lorber’s four-pack of RKO Romances and immediately we get one of the more lachrymose and bizarre examples of pre-Code romance with the 1931 romantic-drama, Millie. Millie’s … Continue Reading Millie (1931)
In Person (1935)
In Person is a vital feature to chart the rise of actress Ginger Rogers. It was this movie that proved the actress alone could carry a movie without the aid … Continue Reading In Person (1935)
Safe in Hell (1931)
Actress Dorothy Mackaill isn’t a household name, this mentioned in the opening remarks that preceded the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s double-feature pre-Code series of Mackaill features. But what Mackaill … Continue Reading Safe in Hell (1931)
Professional Sweetheart (1933)
There are a lot of movies found in Professional Sweetheart, released via Warner Archive, that make you go, “Really?” Sure, every movie comes with its own level of suspended belief, … Continue Reading Professional Sweetheart (1933)
Four’s a Crowd (1938)
I’ve watched six of the nine pairings actors Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland would star in together, and yet I think Four’s a Crowd remains one of the least … Continue Reading Four’s a Crowd (1938)
Little Women (1933)
The last in my series of reviews on the three adaptations of Little Women is the 1933 George Cukor version. This one is widely considered the de facto interpretation of … Continue Reading Little Women (1933)
25 Days of Christmas: The Thin Man (1934)
Originally published December 4th, 2011 We move on to another diverse Christmas film, one that has a more tenuous connection to Christmas than even Rent could boast, but nonetheless takes … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: The Thin Man (1934)
Ticklish Business Episode #76: Freaks (1932)
Was this episode supposed to be up before Halloween? Yep! To say October was a horrible month for me would be an understatement and this delayed episode is the result. … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #76: Freaks (1932)
Frankenstein (1931)
Originally published February 1st, 2013 I’m taking a class on American horror films, so don’t be surprised to see a spate of horror movie reviews randomly crop up throughout the … Continue Reading Frankenstein (1931)
The Mummy (1932)
Originally published October 20th, 2012 Got another review for you today and another from the Universal classic monsters series. A bit of back story before we begin: I love the … Continue Reading The Mummy (1932)
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Originally published October 27th, 2012 I had originally planned to review the TCM/Fathom events double feature of Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein but ended up missing out on it. … Continue Reading The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
The Invisible Man (1933)
Originally published April 17th, 2012 I am shocked and astounded at the recent spike in readers this blog has found. For the last three days we’ve consistently cracked 100 hits … Continue Reading The Invisible Man (1933)
The Raven (1935)
Originally published May 11th, 2013 Since I’m taking a break from Journeys in the Disney Vault this week, I’ll throw in a review of last week’s Svengoolie episode on the … Continue Reading The Raven (1935)
The Black Cat (1934)
Originally published August 15th, 2012 Finally back on track with a film review, this time getting prepped for Halloween a few months early (although I have a pretty awesome … Continue Reading The Black Cat (1934)
Dracula’s Daughter (1936)
Originally published October 22nd, 2013 It’s exasperating to watch a great movie crippled by a subplot meant to provide romance or levity only to enhance annoyance in the audience. Dracula’s … Continue Reading Dracula’s Daughter (1936)
Son of Frankenstein (1939)
The horror genre turned Universal Studios into a flourishing business, but in just a decade it was already falling from grace. The rapid release of titles fatigued audiences, putting the … Continue Reading Son of Frankenstein (1939)
