Monthly Archives: July 2026

Western RoundUp: The Maverick Queen (1956)

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Laura Grieve

The Maverick Queen (1956) Barbara Stanwyck is a favorite of many classic film fans, myself included. Over the years I’ve reviewed a few of her films here after seeing them for the first time: The Furies (1950), The Violent Men … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Jim Nabors

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Jim Nabors James Thurston Nabors was born on June 12, 1930, in Sylacauga, Alabama, the son of Fred Nabors, a police officer, and Mavis Pearl Newman Nabors. He was raised in the small central Alabama community alongside … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: Humans, Robots Clash in Remarkably Relevant ‘Creation of the Humanoids’

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Toni Ruberto

Humans, Robots Clash in Remarkably Relevant ‘Creation of the Humanoids’ Modern technology is crazy, isn’t it? It feels like it can take over the world – perhaps not right away but we can see it coming. We welcomed advancements that … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Pre-Code Films with Film Noir Flavor

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Pre-Code Films with Film Noir Flavor Next to film noir, my favorite type of classic movie is pre-Code – films released roughly between 1929 and July 1934, before the strict enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code (also known as … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Man Hunt (1941)

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Jennifer Garlen

Man Hunt (1941) I discovered the existence of Man Hunt (1941) while searching for classic movies about close encounters with Nazis, and as soon as I learned about it, I knew I needed to see it for myself. Adapted from … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: The American Revolution On The Silent Screen

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Lea Stans

The American Revolution On The Silent Screen It’s fascinating to see how American silent filmmakers portrayed events from U.S. history. Just think how much closer they were in time to events that are practically mythical to us today. In 1915, … Continue reading →

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