I’ve made no secret of my fondness for westerns, particularly those of the middle of the twentieth century. While the western is one of the most classic and quintessentially “American” … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: Ride the High Country (1962)
I’m a classic movie fan as much as the next Old Hollywood blogger here; however, I’m more than that. I’m a classic entertainment fan. So TV, comedy, the nightclub circuit, … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: Nichols and May: Take Two (1996)
Director Billy Wilder’s work in the 1960s, post-The Apartment, is often maligned. It’s said by some (coughQuentinTarantinocough) that Wilder should have retired after the success of that feature, but he … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: The Fortune Cookie (1966)
The work of Mel Brooks is iconic. The man is largely responsible for crafting the Hollywood comedy as we know it today thanks to his work throughout the middle of … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: The Producers (1967)
When most girls were giggling over boy bands, I was that weird on in the corner playing the specially made, Rat Pack compilation CD in my clunky, portable compact disc … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: Ocean’s 11 (1960)
Originally published January 18, 2018 My year-long Centennial Celebration kicks off with a two-episode look at composer Leonard Bernstein.
Hey, hey, hey! Kim Here. Today I wanted to take a little time to spotlight and pay tribute to actor Johnny Crawford. Crawford’s name is one holds a very specific … Continue Reading Johnny Crawford: A Legacy (1946-2021)
Hey, hey, hey! Kim here. Today we’re continuing my deep dive through the 1965 network TV line-up. In our last installment we looked at the CBS domination happening on Monday … Continue Reading What’s on TV: Tuesday Nights (Fall 1965)
Originally published October 26th, 2013 We interrupt our weekly foray into the Disney Vault – which I’ll be posting later – to look at a live-action film starring one of … Continue Reading The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)
Even in the earliest years of her career, Ruta Lee emerged as a formidable force in the entertainment industry. All one has to do is watch the actress’ cool, self-assured … Continue Reading Interview: Ruta Lee Discusses Her Autobiography, Frank Sinatra and Her Legendary Career
What? You haven’t put much thought into this topic? It’s really just me, huh? Well, anywhoo… Game shows are never not a fun sit. Remember, I’m from the generation that … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 5: Favorite (Classic Era) Game Show Hosts
Actress Kym Karath sits down with Kristen and Kimberly to discuss being a child star, her memories of working with Christopher Plummer in The Sound of Music, and meeting Paul Newman. … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #108: Kym Karath on Child Stardom and ‘The Sound of Music’
In 2018, Bad Times at the El Royale rocked my little world. Was it my favorite movie of the year? Yes, yes it was. Now, the independent thriller isn’t really … Continue Reading Interview: Bruce Belland Discusses The Four Preps, Gidget and the Joy of 1950s
**Text of the above video is below!** Hey, hey, hey! Kim here. Today I’m starting what I’m hoping will be a new show. It’s fun to deep dive into individual … Continue Reading What’s on TV?: Monday Nights (Fall 1965)
Is your passion for all things “Oscar” satiated yet? We’re already more than a week into April and we’re only into the “I’s”! While last week brought very musical heavy … Continue Reading TCM Picks: April 12th- April 18th
Originally published January 9th 2017. “Murder starts in the heart, and its first weapon is a vicious tongue.” You can’t sum up the macabre lunacy of Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte any … Continue Reading Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
