Classic Disney Movies Based on Children's Books (1)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 10, 2012
Most
of the classic Disney princess movies come straight out of fairy tales, but the
family film studio has also combed other literary sources for many of its
popular productions. Successful children's novels from around the world have
served as the inspiration for some of Disney's most beloved anim read more
Review: THE BEST OLD MOVIES FOR FAMILIES by Ty Burr (4)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 8, 2012
Classic
movie fans are always looking for ways to introduce their friends and families
to their favorite films, and Ty Burr's 2007 book, The Best Old Movies for Families, is an invaluable resource for the
adult cineaste who longs to educate the next generation about the delights of
the silver screen read more
Classic Movie Stars for Kids (4)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 8, 2012
It’s
never too early to start watching old movies with your children; if they’re old
enough to appreciate Dumbo and Aladdin, then there are plenty of
classic movies they can enjoy, and you can watch with them and actually be
entertained by the experience. Introduce the youngsters in your read more
10 Classic Movies About Football (4)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 8, 2012
"Go
out and win one for the Gipper!"
Fall
is the perfect time to explore classic Hollywood's cinematic celebrations of one
of America’s great passions, the game of football. Classic football movies tend
to feature college teams like West Point and Notre Dame, and they often focus
on the det read more
Review: THE BEST OLD MOVIES FOR FAMILIES by Ty Burr (1)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 8, 2012
Classic
movie fans are always looking for ways to introduce their friends and families
to their favorite films, and Ty Burr's 2007 book, The Best Old Movies for Families, is an invaluable resource for the
adult cineaste who longs to educate the next generation about the delights of
the silver screen read more
Classic Movie Stars for Kids (1)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 8, 2012
It’s
never too early to start watching old movies with your children; if they’re old
enough to appreciate Dumbo and Aladdin, then there are plenty of
classic movies they can enjoy, and you can watch with them and actually be
entertained by the experience. Introduce the youngsters in your read more
10 Classic Movies About Football (1)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 8, 2012
"Go
out and win one for the Gipper!"
Fall
is the perfect time to explore classic Hollywood's cinematic celebrations of one
of America’s great passions, the game of football. Classic football movies tend
to feature college teams like West Point and Notre Dame, and they often focus
on the det read more
Review: THE BEST OLD MOVIES FOR FAMILIES by Ty Burr (3)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 8, 2012
Classic
movie fans are always looking for ways to introduce their friends and families
to their favorite films, and Ty Burr's 2007 book, The Best Old Movies for Families, is an invaluable resource for the
adult cineaste who longs to educate the next generation about the delights of
the silver screen read more
Classic Movie Stars for Kids (3)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 8, 2012
It’s
never too early to start watching old movies with your children; if they’re old
enough to appreciate Dumbo and Aladdin, then there are plenty of
classic movies they can enjoy, and you can watch with them and actually be
entertained by the experience. Introduce the youngsters in your read more
10 Classic Movies About Football (3)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 8, 2012
"Go
out and win one for the Gipper!"
Fall
is the perfect time to explore classic Hollywood's cinematic celebrations of one
of America’s great passions, the game of football. Classic football movies tend
to feature college teams like West Point and Notre Dame, and they often focus
on the det read more
Theresa Harris, Classic Movie Actress (4)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 7, 2012
Few
people today know anything about Theresa Harris, but if you have seen more than
a handful of classic movies in your life, you have seen her. Harris, who was
born in Texas in 1906, appeared in more than 80 films between 1929 and 1958,
although many of her roles were small, uncredited parts. How c read more
Theresa Harris, Classic Movie Actress (1)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 7, 2012
Few
people today know anything about Theresa Harris, but if you have seen more than
a handful of classic movies in your life, you have seen her. Harris, who was
born in Texas in 1906, appeared in more than 80 films between 1929 and 1958,
although many of her roles were small, uncredited parts. How c read more
Theresa Harris, Classic Movie Actress (3)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 7, 2012
Few
people today know anything about Theresa Harris, but if you have seen more than
a handful of classic movies in your life, you have seen her. Harris, who was
born in Texas in 1906, appeared in more than 80 films between 1929 and 1958,
although many of her roles were small, uncredited parts. How c read more
10 Classic Movies Starring Laird Cregar (3)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 6, 2012
A
tremendously talented character actor who yearned for leading man status, Laird
Cregar is one of Hollywood's tragic figures. His efforts to reshape himself
into a more conventional romantic lead ultimately caused his death from a heart
attack when he was only 31, but his brief career demonstrated read more
10 Classic Movies Starring Zsa Zsa Gabor (4)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 6, 2012
Glamorous
Zsa Zsa Gabor never became an A-list actress, but she certainly did find
lasting celebrity. In recent years, her health problems and marriage to Prince Frederic von Anhalt have produced a fair amount of tabloid interest in the
Hungarian-born Gabor, the middle of a trio of acting sisters th read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE LODGER (1944) (4)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 6, 2012
There
have been plenty of Jack the Ripper movies in the history of cinema, but few
can lay claim to the eerie charms of director John Brahm's 1944 picture, The Lodger, which stars the incomparable
Laird Cregar as the mysterious title character. Adapted from a novel by Marie
Belloc Lowndes (which had read more
Classic Films in Focus: MR. SKEFFINGTON (1944) (4)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 6, 2012
Despite
its title, Mr. Skeffington (1944) is
really a movie about Mrs. Skeffington, a focal shift that makes more sense when
you know that the leading lady cast in that role is Bette Davis. Davis tends to
dominate any picture in which she appears, and this one is no exception, even
though the title read more
10 Classic Movies Starring Laird Cregar (1)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 6, 2012
A
tremendously talented character actor who yearned for leading man status, Laird
Cregar is one of Hollywood's tragic figures. His efforts to reshape himself
into a more conventional romantic lead ultimately caused his death from a heart
attack when he was only 31, but his brief career demonstrated read more
10 Classic Movies Starring Zsa Zsa Gabor (1)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 6, 2012
Glamorous
Zsa Zsa Gabor never became an A-list actress, but she certainly did find
lasting celebrity. In recent years, her health problems and marriage to Prince Frederic von Anhalt have produced a fair amount of tabloid interest in the
Hungarian-born Gabor, the middle of a trio of acting sisters th read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE LODGER (1944) (1)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Sep 6, 2012
There
have been plenty of Jack the Ripper movies in the history of cinema, but few
can lay claim to the eerie charms of director John Brahm's 1944 picture, The Lodger, which stars the incomparable
Laird Cregar as the mysterious title character. Adapted from a novel by Marie
Belloc Lowndes (which had read more