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Monsters and Matinees: New Vincent Price Documentary is a Gift to Fans

Posted on October 24, 2026 by Toni Ruberto

New Vincent Price Documentary is a Gift to Fans Like many of us, comedian Bill Hader grew up watching the classic horror films of Vincent Price. He found them inspiring, even comforting and felt joy coming from Price. “Man, this … Continue reading →

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5 Fun Facts About Laura (1944)

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Annmarie Gatti

5 Fun Facts About Laura (1944) Otto Preminger’s Laura (1944) is one of Hollywood’s great film noirs, with its intriguing mystery, memorable performances, and haunting musical score. Starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, and Judith Anderson, 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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Monsters and Matinees: Not just for Halloween – How to watch horror all year

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Toni Ruberto

It’s October and that means Monsters and Matinees is standing on her annual soapbox with this important message: horror movies aren’t just for Halloween. Yes, I’m happy every October to see the large selection of horror films offered on small … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Jennifer Garlen

House on Haunted Hill (1959) I fell in love with the wacky low-budget horror films of the 1950s and 60s as a kid, when public domain chillers aired late at night and I secretly stayed up to watch them on … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: Leave Her to Heaven (1945)

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Jennifer Garlen

Leave Her to Heaven (1945) The mingling of film noir and melodrama can yield strange but beautiful fruit, as it does most memorably in 1945’s Leave Her to Heaven, adapted by Jo Swerling from the 1944 novel by Ben Ames … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Jennifer Garlen

The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) When Roger Corman died on May 9, 2024, at the impressive age of 98, his passing marked the end of a brilliant cinematic career that began in the 1950s and continued for more than … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: How Roger Corman’s ingenuity created a film legacy

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Toni Ruberto

How Roger Corman’s ingenuity created a film legacy It started, appropriately, with Monster from the Ocean Floor in 1954. That was Roger Corman’s first film and everything about it, including that fun title, was a taste of what he would … Continue reading →

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Monsters and Matinees: A trio of films bring to life Richard Matheson’s ‘I Am Legend’

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Toni Ruberto

A trio of films bring to life Richard Matheson’s ‘I Am Legend’ The idea of the last man or woman on earth spurs my imagination. How will it happen? When will it happen? Why will it happen? “Germs. Bacteria. Viruses. … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Darla Hood

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: Darla Hood Darla Jean Hood was born on November 8, 1931, in Leedey, Oklahoma. She was born to James and Elizabeth Hood. James worked as a bank teller, while Elizabeth was a housewife. Elizabeth was instrumental in … Continue reading →

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