Red Headed Woman (1932)
When I first started Journeys in Classic Film I was immediately drawn to the work of pre-Code star Jean Harlow. (It helped that I’d received a box set of her … Continue Reading Red Headed Woman (1932)
Rafter Romance (1933)
Outside of being an amazing opportunity to gather with like-minded folks and watch movies, the TCM Classic Film Festival is the place to hear bizarre stories about movies caught in … Continue Reading Rafter Romance (1933)
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)
Last year I reviewed the Alfred Hitchcock film The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) starring James Stewart and Doris Day. I wasn’t in love with it, but Day was … Continue Reading The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)
The Phantom of Crestwood (1932)
The Phantom of Crestwood is the equivalent of watching a radio serial play out on-screen. Maybe that’s because it was! As the film’s introduction states, the series was broadcast via … Continue Reading The Phantom of Crestwood (1932)
Five Came Back (1939)
Hollywood wasn’t betting on the massive success of a piddly little RKO adventure film starring the likes of Chester Morris and Lucille Ball. But when director John Farrow’s measly $225,000 … Continue Reading Five Came Back (1939)
Satan Met a Lady (1936)
One of author Dashiell Hammett’s finest works, The Maltese Falcon has received the adaptation treatment three separate time, most famously in 1941 with Humphrey Bogart. But before John Huston directed … Continue Reading Satan Met a Lady (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)
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)
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 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 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)
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)
Dracula (1931)
Originally published October 26th, 2015 Halloween is imminent and TCM and Fathom Events answered the call with their Dracula double feature this Sunday (with a repeat this coming Wednesday). I’ve … Continue Reading Dracula (1931)
Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)
Certain movies are like the dinosaurs: it’s hard believing they existed and realizing they did. I don’t use this analogy disparagingly, more as a means of emphasizing how special Leo McCarey’s … Continue Reading Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)
