Monthly Archives: November 2025

Western RoundUp: Final Resting Places, Western Filmmakers 4

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Laura Grieve

Western Filmmakers Final Resting Places Once or twice a year I pay tribute to Western filmmakers in this column via sharing visits to their final resting places. I’ve been privileged to visit these sites, located throughout the Los Angeles area … Continue reading →

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Silents Are Golden: How To Attend A Silent Film Festival

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Lea Stans

How To Attend A Silent Film Festival So here you are, a big fan of century-old-or-older films. You’ve seen dozens of slapstick comedies, romantic dramas, and exciting epics in the solitude of your own home, and you’re probably well acquainted … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Talking Horror Films and ‘Pre-Code Essentials’ with Co-author Danny Reid

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Toni Ruberto

Talking horror films and ‘Pre-Code Essentials’ with co-author Danny Reid Mention a film made any time from 1930 to 1934 to classic movie fans and see how fast someone practically yells “pre-Code!” The term refers to movies made between 1930-34 … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Noir I’m Thankful For

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir I’m Thankful For Around these parts, the 11th month of the year is generally focused on a celebration of all things noir called “Noirvember,” a term that was coined by author Marya Gates back in 2010. And here in … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Hangover Square (1945)

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Jennifer Garlen

Hangover Square (1945) As a fan of great Hollywood villains like Boris Karloff and Vincent Price, I’ve always been fascinated by the brief but brilliant career of Laird Cregar, who died two months before the release of his final film, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Gloria Dickson

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Gloria Dickson Gloria Dickson was born Thais Lelia Dickerson on August 13, 1917, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Fred and Emma Dickerson. Gloria also had an older sister named Doris. Her father worked as an insurance agent until … Continue reading →

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