Tarzan is an ubiquitous character in film history, becoming a franchise that dominated the 1930s into the ’50s and making Johnny Weissmuller an unconventional star. I say all this having … Continue Reading TCMFF Review: Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
Director Jean Negulesco and I have a contentious cinematic relationship. His patented blend of noirish melodrama doesn’t always sit right with me, yet I’ve seen so many of his features … Continue Reading TCMFF Review: Road House (1948)
In 1947 the feature Crossfire took a harsh look at the rise of antisemitism in America, taking an story that examination homosexuality initially and presenting it to post-war audiences as … Continue Reading TCMFF Review: Open Secret (1948)
The last day. It always hurts to hit the last day of TCMFF because not only do you have to go home, but the return to reality is a harsh … Continue Reading TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 4 & Wrap-up
If you’re reading these thinking “Did Kristen bother to see anything new?” The answer is yes! Day three was all about new discoveries, and about throwing the schedule I had … Continue Reading TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 3
When I attend the TCM Classic Film Festival I always think logistically. If you read my accessibility guide you know the venues all have their individual pros and cons, and … Continue Reading TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 2
I’ve probably stated this in the opening of the last six years of TCM Classic Film Festival posts: there’s nothing quite like attending this festival. As someone who is fortunate … Continue Reading TCM Classic Film Festival 2019: Day 1
The Ticklish Trio are prepping for the 10th annual TCM Classic Film Festival with a special episode.
I cover my fair share of film festivals and I’m in a privileged position to do so. One of the few job perks of being a critic is attending festivals, … Continue Reading TCMFF and Accessibility: A (Hopefully Not) Crash Course
It’s that time: TCM Classic Film Festival time! I can’t stress this enough but, for me, this is the festival I plan my year around (and I am fortunate to … Continue Reading My TCM Classic Film Festivals Must-Sees 2019
I’m not 100% clear why Beyond Tomorrow is considered a Christmas movie. Maybe it’s because in 2004 20th Century Fox retitled it Beyond Christmas and that, in essence, made people … Continue Reading 25 Days of Christmas: Beyond Tomorrow (1940)
There are so many things I could say about Illeana Douglas. She’s an actress who’s graced us with some remarkable performances (go watch To Die For if you haven’t already); … Continue Reading Illeana Douglas Talks About Funnies Ladies (Including Herself!)
With summer right around the corner teens will be flocking to the beach, finding summer romance, and generally engaging in all those things movies of the past both praised and … Continue Reading TCMFF Review: Where the Boys Are (1960)
The final day of the TCM Classic Film Festival was a mixed bag. My illness was finally catching up to me and to say I was exhausted was an understatement. … Continue Reading The 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival: Day 4 and Wrap-Up
Day three was a day of fits and starts with my first shut-out from a feature. It was the also the day I reached the apotheosis of my illness so … Continue Reading The 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival: Day 3
Looking back on it now it’s surprising I was able to manage the film festival with a slight fever, massive congestion and a nose that sounded like a foghorn, but … Continue Reading The 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival: Day 2
