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Here's a list of the top five cats in old Hollywood films. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), starring Audrey Hepburn and a tabby named Orangey, is on the list. From Lassie to Rin Tin Tin, dogs have always been old Hollywood's pet of choice, but, ever since the movies began, cats have had their place read more

Today, I'm reviewing Warner Archive's new Blu ray release of Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), starring Spencer Tracy. Here's what you need to know about Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), which was just released on Blu ray by the good folks at Warner Archive. The Director: John Sturges. The read more

Sullivan's Travels (1942), starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). January's theme is mo read more

TCM is airing a 24-hour tribute to actress Debbie Reynolds this Friday. This week, TCM is airing great movies from stars like James Mason, Mercedes McCambridge, and Debbie Reynolds. Plus, they are showing movies about the Civil War and host Robert Osborne's picks. So, without further ado, let's j read more

Today, I'm writing about the screwball comedies made by actress Carole Lombard. This article is part of Carole Lombard: The Profane Angel Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood and Phyllis Loves Classic Movies. During the mid-1930s. screwball comedy was one of the glorie read more

Sunset Boulevard (1950), starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and Erich von Stroheim, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here) read more

TCM is celebrating Cary Grant's 113th birthday on Wednesday with a lineup of seven of his movies. This week, TCM is airing great movies from stars like Errol Flynn, Cary Grant, and Dana Andrews. Plus, they are showing The Saint movies and featuring a night of Pink Panther comedies. So, without fu read more

My silent movie pick for January is Fatty and Mabel Adrift (1916), starring Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, Mabel Normand, and Luke the dog. Today, the names of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and Mabel Normand are often associated with the many scandals that plagued the silent film industry. However, Arbuckle read more

Singin' in the Rain (1952), starring Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). January's theme is read more

Here's a list of the 1001 classic movies you should see for 2017. Go here for the movies reviewed in 2016. The films made in Hollywood's studio system between  1930-1970 were an unparalleled outpouring of artistic achievement. Never, except perhaps in the Italian Renaissance, have so many read more

Sweet Smell of Success (1957), starring Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster, is one of the classic movies airing on TCM this week. This week, TCM is airing great movies from stars like Red Skelton, Paul Henreid, and Warren Oates. Plus, they are putting the spotlight on movies about ancient Egyptian qu read more

The science fiction classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), is one of the classic movies Netflix Instant added in January. If your new year's resolution is to watch more classic movies, then get ready to fire up Netflix Instant this January. The streaming giant added five crowd-pleasing mo read more

This week, TCM is airing three of the Road movies starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. This week, TCM is airing great movies from stars like Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, and Loretta Young. Plus, they are putting the spotlight on prison films and showing a night of movies based on the works of John Stei read more

TCM is airing a New Year's Day marathon of Alfred Hitchcock films, including Rear Window (1954), starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. This week, TCM is airing great movies from stars like Sydney Greenstreet, Roland Young, and Myrna Loy. Plus, they are celebrating the new year with a dance part read more

Today, I'm reviewing the gangster film, High Sierra (1941), starring Humphrey Bogart. This article is part of The Humphrey Bogart 117th Birthday Blogathon hosted by Sleepwalking in Hollywood and Musings of a Classic Film Addict. Humphrey Bogart was a Christmas-Day baby, and a great way to cel read more

Today, I'm reviewing An American in Paris (1951), starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. This article is part of The Vincente Minnelli Blogathon hosted by Love Letters to Old Hollywood. Director Vincente Minnelli did more than perhaps any other person to turn the American film musical into an a read more

Christmas in Connecticut (1945) starring Barbara Stanwyck and Dennis Morgan is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). December's t read more

This week TCM is airing all six of The Thin Man movies starring Myrna Loy and William Powell. This week, TCM is airing great movies from stars like Irene Dunne, Ruth Roman, and Myrna Loy. Plus, they are celebrating Christmas with dozens of holiday classics. So, without further ado, let's jump rig read more

Today, I'm looking at the life and career of character actor Sydney Greenstreet. This article is part of the Fifth Annual What a Character! Blogathon hosted by Paula's Cinema Club, Once Upon a Screen, and Outspoken and Freckled. The wonderful character actor Sydney Greenstreet didn't make his read more

Meet John Doe (1941), starring Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Cooper, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). December's theme is Chr read more