Few eras of cinema exist which are quite as memorable or as transformative as the 1970s. Hollywood had been changing since the fall of the studio system and and in … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Being on the brink of nuclear war is a niche our country has occupied as long as I’ve been alive. In the late ’70s though the concept felt all too … Continue Reading The China Syndrome (1979)
In the grand tradition of TCM Film Festivals past I didn’t stick around for the opening night film. No offense to West Side Story (1961), but I’ve seen it plenty … Continue Reading TCMFF 2021: The Getaway (1972)
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
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
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
Aaaand we’re back! It’s Monday once again and I’ve been looking through the TV listings so you don’t have too! While there’s never a shortage of interesting guests to see … Continue Reading Ticklish Business: Classic TV Guide (March 29th-April 4th)
When I think about werewolves, one thing springs to mind immediately. “Where wolf? There! There wolf!” (Young Frankenstein, 1974). The werewolf sub-genre provides some of the most memorable entries into … Continue Reading The Beast Must Die (1974)
Looking for something a little quicker than a movie? Sometimes we all need the bite-sized morsel that is a good TV series. There’s no shame in that. It’s with that … Continue Reading Ticklish Business: Classic TV Guide (March 21st- March 28th)
It’s the last full week of March, kiddos! There’s only a few more movies before things get alot more prestigious with the start of 31 Days of Oscar next Thursday. … Continue Reading TCM Picks: March 22nd- March 28th
Song: “More” sung by the Lennon Sisters. Song by Riz Ortolani and and Nino Oliviero. English lyrics by Norman Newell. Happy March! This month, I wanted to put together a … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Birthdays: March 2021
How are we already to the last week of February? As the month comes to an end, TCM brings another week of incredibly varied programing, ranging from essential, “Film Studies … Continue Reading TCM Picks: February 22nd- February 28th
Kevin McCarthy is a name which might not be on the tip of the tongue of every classic film fan. However, if you’ve been watching movies or television over the … Continue Reading Happy Birthday Film Festival: Kevin McCarthy
If you haven’t discovered this already, one of my favorite pastimes is going through the TCM schedule. It’s like mining for gold, classic film style. Diving into this week, the … Continue Reading TCM Picks: January 25th- January 31st
I have a confession… And it isn’t very “studious film scholar of me”. Okay, here it goes, I enjoy disaster movies, particularly of the ‘Airplane in Trouble’ variety. Perhaps it … Continue Reading Kim’s Top 5: Favorite ‘Airplane in Trouble’ Movies
We’re back for our regularly scheduled TCM picks! Listen up everyone, I’m stupidly excited for this week of programming! There’s lots of fun, delightful goodness, and a dash of Rod … Continue Reading TCM Picks: January 11th- January 17th
