Monthly Archives: February 2024

Western RoundUp: Joe Kidd

Western RoundUp: Joe Kidd It may be hard to believe, given my love for Westerns, but up to this point the only Clint Eastwood Western I’d seen was his early film Ambush at Cimarron Pass (1958), which I reviewed here close to two years … Continue reading

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Classic Movie Travels: Jean Darling

Classic Movie Travels: Jean Darling Dorothy Jean LeVake was born on August 23, 1922, in Santa Monica, California, to Rollin Darling and Dorothy Hamilton. Her name was changed to Jean Darling at five months old when her mother and father … Continue reading

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Silents are Golden: Fresh From The Vaudeville Stage: Buster Keaton Joins The Movies

Buster Keaton Joins The Movies Even compared to his fellow stars, Buster Keaton’s early life was uniquely colorful. Born to medicine show performers in 1895 and first appearing onstage when he was barely old enough to walk, he became the … Continue reading

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Noir Nook: 75th Anniversary Noir – 2024 Edition

Noir Nook: 75th Anniversary Noir – 2024 Edition It has become my tradition around these parts each year to celebrate the 75th anniversary release of some of film noir’s many first-rate offerings. And this year is no different! There were … Continue reading

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Monsters and Matinees: 1924 in Horror – ‘Hand’ it to Conrad Veidt

1924 in Horror – ‘Hand’ it to Conrad Veidt As someone always looking to find new classic horror films to watch, I like to take time early in the year to look back at what our favorite genre was like … Continue reading

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Silver Screen Standards: The Pirate (1948)

Silver Screen Standards: The Pirate (1948) I always say that a splashy Technicolor musical is the best remedy for the dreary days of winter, and The Pirate (1948) certainly makes waves with its lively comedy and energetic dance numbers, even … Continue reading

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