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The Duke’s Talisman, a Colorful French Adventure, from 1913
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Mar 28, 2014
The Duke’s Talisman (original title: Par l’amour) was a Gaumont (Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont) Co. production, released in France in 1913, and in January of 1914 in the US. Director of The Duke’s Talisman, Léonce Perret, Cinematography by Georges Specht; read more
A Love-Smitten Analyst Playing Dream Detective: SPELLBOUND (1945)
Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Mar 26, 2014
I
hope I’m not boring you guys with all my Hitchcock talk. It’s just so hard for
me to stay away from him! Anyway, after this post, I’m going to really try and
look at other film subjects and give you all a break from my Hitch obsession.
Just let me discuss SPELLBOUND, and
I’ read more
Will Wright, a Celebration of his date of Birth! Credit for a man who went uncredited too many times.
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Mar 26, 2014
Will Wright William Henry Wright was forty when he made his film debut in a short-subject called Pure Feud, 1934, for which he received no credit, his next to last film Twenty Plus Two, 1961 he went uncredited; this would the ‘norm’ for this actor who appeared uncredited 71 times read more
Will Wright, a Celebration of his date of Birth! Credit for a man who went uncredited too many times.
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Mar 26, 2014
Will Wright William Henry Wright was forty when he made his film debut in a short-subject called Pure Feud, 1934, for which he received no credit, his next to last film Twenty Plus Two, 1961 he went uncredited; this would the ‘norm’ for this actor who appeared uncredited 71 times read more
Laura and a Remarkable Collection of Dopes (2013)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 24, 2014
“I shall never forget the weekend that Laura died.” Those may have been the words of respected columnist and socialite Waldo Lydecker, but in truth they could just as easily be the words of a multitude of other players in the 1944 film Laura. The fact is, Laura not only casts a spell on everyone read more
It’s a Pleasure (1945)
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Mar 24, 2014
via: http://www.sonjahenie.net/pleasure.htm Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own Here comes Sonja Henie’s only Technicolor film, in which she sambas in ice skates, waltzes in heels, and romances in a series of cute outfits. It’s a Pleasure was Henie’s 13th of 15th films, read more
Huston, We Don’t Have a Problem! Congratulations to Walter and to his son John Huston for their Oscars! On March 24, 1949
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Mar 24, 2014
Walter Huston won for Best Supporting Actor while son John Huston took honors for Best Director and Best Screenplay, both men gaining their Academy Awards for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre; the first father and son winners! read more
Huston, We Don’t Have a Problem! Congratulations to Walter and to his son John Huston for their Oscars! On March 24, 1949
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Mar 24, 2014
Walter Huston won for Best Supporting Actor while son John Huston took honors for Best Director and Best Screenplay, both men gaining their Academy Awards for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre; the first father and son winners! read more
It’s a Pleasure (1945)
The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on Mar 24, 2014
via: http://www.sonjahenie.net/pleasure.htm Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own Here comes Sonja Henie’s only Technicolor film, in which she sambas in ice skates, waltzes in heels, and romances in a series of cute outfits. It’s a Pleasure was Henie’s 13th of 15th films, read more
Laura and a Remarkable Collection of Dopes (2013)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 24, 2014
“I shall never forget the weekend that Laura died.” Those may have been the words of respected columnist and socialite Waldo Lydecker, but in truth they could just as easily be the words of a multitude of other players in the 1944 film Laura. The fact is, Laura not only casts a spell on everyone read more
The X-Men Want To Pass On This Future – Here’s A Brand New Trailer For X-Men: Days Of Future Past
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Mar 24, 2014
Perhaps it’s a sign of superher0 overload, or just the sheer number of “blockbusters” slated for this year, but for whatever reason, amidst all the hype for Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, I keep forgetting that there’s also a new X-Men movie read more
Q: What Is Film Noir? A: Watch These Two Documentaries And Find Out
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Mar 21, 2014
I’ll be honest, I love a good film noir. As a matter of fact, I often love a bad film noir. Yeah, it’s just kind of that way. We all have those genres which we are willing to give more leeway to than others, I suppose. So what exactly is it that makes a particular movie a “black mo read more
This Truly Is A Concise History of the Origins of Cinema, And That’s A Good Thing.
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Mar 19, 2014
This not-quite thirty minute long feature is pretty much exactly what it sets out to be: A Concise History of the Origins of Cinema. It maps (literally) the many advancements that came together to bring us a short yet well constructed history, going the shadow puppet plays of early China through to read more
Now That’s A Trail! – Yep, It’s Another New Godzilla Trailer!
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Mar 19, 2014
Just a few of notes about this new trailer: 1) We’ve seen the shot with the “path of destruction trail” before, and I’m really hoping that it means we’re also going to get a return of Mothra* in this flick, too. After all, we already know that there’s going to be read more
Top 250 Tuesday #006 – 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Mar 18, 2014
Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #006 on the list, Stanley Kubrick‘s 2001: A Space Odyssey. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want a heads-up on what read more
In Anticipation Of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, A Quick Look Back At An Earlier Incarnation
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Mar 14, 2014
I was reminded of these the other day in a completely different context, but seeing how popular the Marvel Super-hero movies have been of late, and considering that cineplexes nationwide are going to be overrun by Cap fans with the release on April 4th of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, I thoug read more
I am mad as hell and i wont take it anymore talk about network,a review of a gem
Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on Mar 12, 2014
Network https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest A trenchant satire of “trash TV,” Network seems to grow only more relevant with each passing year.in the year 2014 it seems very much more socially connected to our times. It seems almost every network has reality tv show. Ho read more
The Love Parade, 1929, a Perfectly Played Picture, Practically Packed, and the Paramount of Panoramas of Romance!
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Mar 10, 2014
The Love Parade premiered in New York City on Tuesday, November 19, 1929 at the Criterion Theater, opening with all of the fanfare (Maurice Chevalier in attendance[i]), and the jubilant expectation of the first-nighters at a grandiose-opening of the newest play on the Great White Way or read more
The Love Parade, 1929, a Perfectly Played Picture, Practically Packed, and the Paramount of Panoramas of Romance!
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Mar 10, 2014
The Love Parade premiered in New York City on Tuesday, November 19, 1929 at the Criterion Theater, opening with all of the fanfare (Maurice Chevalier in attendance[i]), and the jubilant expectation of the first-nighters at a grandiose-opening of the newest play on the Great White Way or read more
A Serious Mistake
Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Mar 6, 2014
Earlier this week, the Oscars aired and being the cinephile I am, I
dutifully watched it as I do every year. This year’s ceremony did something
that I absolutely loved—they honored the 75th anniversary of THE
WIZARD OF OZ. As I’ve stated before, OZ is my absolute favor read more