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This post is my entry in the Hot and Bothered: The Films of 1932 Blogathon, hosted by Once Upon a Screen and CineMaven's Essays from the Couch. A lot of great films are being covered, so go check out the rest! Gold-digging, boyfriend stealing, drinking all night and yes, dress doffing. The three ex read more

Despite any inference or inclusion of LGBT people or 'sex perversion' - as it was called - being a fundamental no-no in the 1930 Motion Picture Production Code, Precode films are full of references to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual people both to increase dramatic tension and for comedic eff read more

The Heiress (1949), starring Olivia de Havilland, is one of the classic movies airing on TCM this week. This week, TCM is airing great movies from stars like Tab Hunter, Walter Matthau, and Olivia de Havilland. Plus, they are featuring TCM host Robert Osborne's picks for July and movies from th read more

Despite any inference or inclusion of LGBT people or 'sex perversion' - as it was called - being a fundamental no-no in the 1930 Motion Picture Production Code, Precode films are full of references to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual people both to increase dramatic tension and for comedic eff read more

American viewers probably know Peggy Cummins best from the film noir classic Gun Crazy (1950), Curse of the Demon (1958), and The Late George Apley (1947). However, despite appearing in only 26 films, the enchanting actress was a steady presence in British cinema in the 1950s. I recen read more

American viewers probably know Peggy Cummins best from the film noir classic Gun Crazy (1950), Curse of the Demon (1958), and The Late George Apley (1947). However, despite appearing in only 26 films, the enchanting actress was a steady presence in British cinema in the 1950s. I recen read more

Happy Birthday America! You're a grand old gal, and at 240 years old, you're looking as young as you ever did. And Happy Independence Day to all of our readers!  There are a lot of great classic films to watch on this day ( if you don't plan on enjoying the fireworks ) but I wanted to share th read more

Happy Birthday America! You're a grand old gal, and at 240 years old, you're looking as young as you ever did. And Happy Independence Day to all of our readers!  There are a lot of great classic films to watch on this day ( if you don't plan on enjoying the fireworks ) but I wanted to share th read more

Ride the High Country (1962), starring Randolph Scott and Joel McCrea, is one of the classic movies airing on TCM this week. This week, TCM is airing great movies from stars like John Wayne, Randolph Scott, and Olivia de Havilland. Plus, they are featuring Westerns and movies from the 1970's. So, read more

According to this story from Deadline, Paramount Pictures has just picked up the rights for a feature-film adaptation of The Saint. They (Paramount) say they are looking to take the character, whose “life” began in a series of books written by noted author Leslie Charteris  from 1928 to read more

CLASSIC SYMBIOTIC COLLABORATIONS: THE STAR – DIRECTOR BLOGATHON: I hosted my first blogathon waaay back during a cold and blizzard-y New York City weekend six months ago. As I make my way through each essay, I see that the collaborative teams chosen by these bloggers show a kind of love̷ read more

“George Sanders: Memoirs of a Professional Cad” Book Giveaway! Qualifying Entry Task for Facebook/Blog Contest Okay, now it’s time for the Facebook/Blog version of our “George Sanders: Memoirs of a Professional Cad” Giveaway contest! This time we’ll be giving away TWO copies of read more

A História do Mundo – Parte 1 / History of the World – Part I (1981) As paródias são tão antigas quanto a própria arte. Assim que a arte séria é criada, logo depois surge a paródia. Isso não foi diferente no cinema. E, se me perguntassem quem é responsável pelas melhores read more

Creepshow is an homage to 1950s horror comic books. Director Romero and writer Stephen King go out of their way to make it feel like you’re reading one of those comics. It’s about the anticipation. The terror isn’t promised, it’s inevitable. So watching Creepshow is about wa read more

What makes In a World… work for me is a new perspective on material that could potentially be so cliche. Even when it enters long-trod territory we as an audience are able to extend grace to a film that is willing to step out there.  The film’s writer and star Lake Bell crafts a story se read more

US / 71 minutes / color / Aaron Spelling, ABC Dir: John Llewellyn Moxey Pr: Aaron Spelling Scr: Jimmy Sangster Cine: Arch Dalzell Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Barbara Parkins, Roddy McDowall, William Windom, Arthur O’Connell, Bing Russell, Dawn Frame. “Once upon a time there was a family who lived in read more

What makes In a World… work for me is a new perspective on material that could potentially be so cliche. Even when it enters long-trod territory we as an audience are able to extend grace to a film that is willing to step out there.  The film’s writer and star Lake Bell crafts a story se read more

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) is one of the classic movies airing on TCM this week. This week, TCM is airing great movies from stars like Olivia de Havilland, Nelson Eddy, and Lena Horne. Plus, they are featuring films adapted from the plays of William Shakespeare and Broadway musicals. read more

“George Sanders: Memoirs of a Professional Cad” Book Giveaway! Entry Task for Twitter Contest “At number 6 Petroffski Ostroff, to Margaret and Henry Sanders, a son of dazzling beauty and infinite charm was being born. It was I.” - George Sanders in Memoirs of a Professional Cad I am read more

Your Golden Ticket to Scrumpdiddlyumptious Fun! Thanks to our friends at Fathom Events, CMH will be giving away one fun basket full of scrumdiddlyumptious sweets and a copy of Roald Dahl’s beloved book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! For your chance to win — just follow us on Twitter @Class read more