Monthly Archives: May 2026

Silents Are Golden: Georges Méliès Amongst The Stars

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Lea Stans

Georges Méliès Amongst The Stars Mankind dreamed of going to the moon and flying through the stars long before the actual rocket ships were invented. And at the turn of the 20th century, these dreams had a distinct tinge of … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Stranger than Fiction – Part 2 (Leon Ames and Ruth Roman)

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Stranger than Fiction – Part 2(Leon Ames and Ruth Roman) “Truth is stranger than fiction,” Mark Twain once informed us, “but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn’t.”  This month’s Noir Nook serves up the … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Horror films to Celebrate National Classic Movie Day

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Toni Ruberto

Horror films to Celebrate National Classic Movie Day The “national day” trend of recent years can be fun. National Doughnut Day (June 5) is something I celebrate every day, but I do take advantage of doughnut specials offered for this … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Courage and Cowardice in High Noon (1952)

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Jennifer Garlen

Courage and Cowardice in High Noon (1952) They say good help is hard to find, but Gary Cooper’s frontier marshal in High Noon (1952) experiences a life and death example of how difficult it is to get people to show … Continue reading →

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