Monthly Archives: September 2026

5 Fun Facts About William Windom

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Annmarie Gatti

5 Fun Facts About William Windom With more than 250 film and television credits, William Windom was one of those wonderfully familiar faces who seemed to turn up everywhere. He made his film debut in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: The War Wagon (1967)

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Laura Grieve

The War Wagon (1967) John Wayne has always been one of my favorite actors, as reflected in past columns such as John Wayne Favorites. Still, there are a number of Wayne films I’ve never seen, particularly from among his later … Continue reading →

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5 Fun Facts About Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Annmarie Gatti

5 Fun Facts About Arsenic and Old Lace Frank Capra’s Arsenic and Old Lace is a wonderfully madcap tale of murder, mayhem — and one very eccentric family. Starring Cary Grant as drama critic Mortimer Brewster, the film follows his … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: An Ideal Mentor: Buster Keaton’s Apprenticeship With Roscoe Arbuckle

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Lea Stans

An Ideal Mentor: Buster Keaton’s Apprenticeship With Roscoe Arbuckle If you’re a fan of classic comedy, you’ve likely heard of Buster Keaton’s earliest film appearances in Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle’s slapstick comedies, many of which are considered classics today. With its … Continue reading →

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5 Fascinating Facts About Sophia Loren

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Annmarie Gatti

5 Fascinating Facts About Sophia Loren From a childhood marked by poverty and war to becoming one of the world’s most glamorous and celebrated movie stars, Sophia Loren’s life has been quite a journey. Born in Rome on September 20, … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: The ‘big grasshopper movie’ Makes Me Feel Like a Kid Again

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Toni Ruberto

The ‘big grasshopper movie’ makes me feel like a kid again In today’s on-demand world of streaming services, we feel like we can watch any movie with a click of a button. But that’s not true. There are always films … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Anthony Mann at the Helm

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Anthony Mann at the Helm Several years ago, when I was a guest on a podcast, the hostess asked me to name my favorite film noir directors. I don’t know why, but I felt like a deer caught in the … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Angel Face (1953)

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Jennifer Garlen

Angel Face (1953) Classic film has no shortage of mean girls, but Angel Face (1953) offers a particularly dangerous teenage femme fatale in its title character, played with unhinged intensity by English actress Jean Simmons. The plot of this riveting … Continue reading →

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