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The year is 1933. According to astronomers, "one of the first observations suggesting the existence of an invisible dark matter came in 1933 when astronomer Fritz Zwicky noticed that galaxy clusters were more energetic than they should be, according to the mass of visible stars in them, and he propo read more

This is my contribution to the Classic Movie History Project Blogathon. The CMHP Blogathon will be running over the next three days, and the idea behind it is that each participant will take a year in classic movie history and post something in relation to that year. The blogathon is being co-hosted read more

Now that's a drawing room. From the prologue to Bride of Frankenstein, it's a cozy retreat for Mary Shelley and her circle (including the divine Una O'Connor in her brief turn as a glorified dog-walker - the lesser-known of the film's two dual roles), and it probably has as much to do with any pla read more

US / 85 minutes / bw / RKO Dir: Nicholas Ray Pr & Scr: Herman J. Mankiewicz Story: Verpfändetes Leben (1946; vt Mortgage on Life) by Vicki Baum Cine: George Diskant Cast: Maureen O’Hara, Melvyn Douglas, Gloria Grahame, Bill Williams, Victor Jory, Mary Philips, Jay C. Flippen, Robert Warwic read more

Classic Film Aficionados Orson Welles was at his best when his art created controversy, we see that in practical application with his 1938 radio production of “The War of the Worlds”, gendering panic at the most and at the least confusion. Then with his first film project (his best and maybe the read more

Orson Welles William Randolph Hearst Orson Welles was at his best when his art created controversy, we see that in practical application with his 1938 radio production of “The War of the Worlds”, gendering panic at the most and at the least confusion. Then with his first film project (h read more

Classic Film Aficionados Orson Welles was at his best when his art created controversy, we see that in practical application with his 1938 radio production of “The War of the Worlds”, gendering panic at the most and at the least confusion. Then with his first film project (his best and maybe the read more

Orson Welles William Randolph Hearst Orson Welles was at his best when his art created controversy, we see that in practical application with his 1938 radio production of “The War of the Worlds”, gendering panic at the most and at the least confusion. Then with his first film project (h read more

Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #178 on the list, Georges Melies‘s A Trip To The Moon. 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 I read more

To paraphrase dear Mr. Yeats - "And what rough beast, its hour come round at last/Slouches towards Brentwood to be born"? Loretta Young is 1001 years old today.  Heaven help us all. I have to admit, however much I loathe her, recent years have been surprisingly kind to ol' Gretchen.  The read more

As 2013 departs, 2014 arrives with flair - courtesy of elegant and stylish Mr. Fred Astaire... read more

As 2013 departs, 2014 arrives with flair - courtesy of elegant and stylish Mr. Fred Astaire... read more

As we can see from the posters, lobby cards, programs and ads for Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ, every means and all tools were used to promote this film, yet, because of its budget (most expensive of the silent era at 3.9 million) it lost money on its initial run, finally making a little profit in read more

As we can see from the posters, lobby cards, programs and ads for Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ, every means and all tools were used to promote this film, yet, because of its budget (most expensive of the silent era at 3.9 million) it lost money on its initial run, finally making a little profit in read more

Hope everyone’s having a lovely holiday season. Here is my last video of the year, featuring everything from recent (ish) classics to films from years long gone. All though have in common, in my humble opinion, the rather enigmatic power of the movies. Whether they educate us, inspire us, or read more

A favorite for all of my GlamAmor-ous Holidays is White Christmas, so here is my celebration of the classic from the archives as I'm away toasting the season.  Merry Christmas! ----- I couldn't think of a better way to toast this holiday season than with 1954's White Christmas.  The read more

This is not only a Christmas classic but a classic in any sense of the word. It is the best of Stewart and Capra adding up to one of the most heartwarming stories of all time.  This may exhibit Stewart is his every man role once again, but it breaks away from Mr. Smith in many ways making it another read more

This is not only a Christmas classic but a classic in any sense of the word. It is the best of Stewart and Capra adding up to one of the most heartwarming stories of all time.  This may exhibit Stewart is his everyman role once again, but it breaks away from Mr. Smith in many ways making it another read more

Just wanted to put up a quick post to mote that due to all the busyness of the holiday week, the regular features will not be appearing this week. (Though there may be a couple of posts along the way if I can get them finished up in a relatively short time.) Here’s hoping everyone out there ha read more