Category Archives: Films

Five Fun Facts: A Star is Born (1937)

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Annmarie Gatti

Five Fun Facts: A Star is Born (1937) 1) Pick a number, four or five… So, how many versions of this movie are there, really? Well, most classic film fans would say a definite ‘four,’ end of story — which … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: The Most Dangerous Game (1932) The Most Dangerous Game (1932) has a lot in common with King Kong (1933): the same sets, the same producers, one of the same directors, and some of the same cast, but … Continue reading →

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Five Fun Facts about His Girl Friday (1940)

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Annmarie Gatti

Five Fun Facts about His Girl Friday ….. 1) Hildy was originally a man His Girl Friday was adapted from the 1928 Broadway play, The Front Page, which, in turn, was adapted into the 1931 film The Front Page. All … Continue reading →

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Five Fun Facts about Father’s Little Dividend (1951)

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Annmarie Gatti

Five Fun Facts about Father’s Little Dividend Like many classic movie fans, I just love discovering interesting connections and fun little tidbits of trivia while watching my classic movie favorites. That said, each month, I’ll be sharing some quick and … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: Hidden Gems, Vol. 4

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Laura Grieve

Western RoundUp: Hidden Gems, Vol. 4 This month I’ll be sharing another round of what I like to call “Hidden Gems,” Westerns which are lesser-known yet entertaining films worth seeking out. Below are brief sketches of a trio of worthwhile … Continue reading →

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Cinemallennials: The Great Escape (1963)

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Dave Lewis

Cinemallennials: The Great Escape (1963) For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cinemallennials, it is a bi-weekly podcast in which I, and another millennial, watch a classic film that we’ve never seen before, and discuss its significance and relevance … Continue reading →

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Cinemallennials: Shane (1953)

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Dave Lewis

Cinemallennials: Shane (1953) For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cinemallennials, it is a bi-weekly podcast in which I, and another millennial, watch a classic film that we’ve never seen before, and discuss its significance and relevance in today’s … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: Can’t Help Singing

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Laura Grieve

Can’t Help Singing: A Western Musical! Last December I ended the year here writing on a dark topic, “Noir-Tinged Westerns,” so I thought this December I’d write about something completely different, a color Western musical! That musical is Can’t Help … Continue reading →

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“La Marseillaise” Plays, as Rick, Ilsa and Refugees Find Their Footing in Casablanca (Guest Post)

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Guest Post

“La Marseillaise” Even more than the famous “Here’s Looking at You” scene, the “La Marseillaise” scene in Casablanca is the one scene in the film that evokes more emotion from audiences than any other, as it propels the narration in … Continue reading →

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The Funny Papers: Haunted House Re-Do

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Kellee Pratt

Haunted House Re-Do: The Ghost Breakers (1940), Scared Stiff (1953) and more! There’s something exhilarating about haunted houses. I’m not talking about the type that thrill-seeking teens spend their parents’ hard-earned cash on every October or even the creepy, old … Continue reading →

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