Darling (1965)

Darling (1965) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by John Schlesinger and produced by Joseph E. Levine, Joseph Janni and Victor Lyndon.

Academy Awards 1965 --- Ceremony Number 38 (source: AMPAS)

Colbert and MacMurray: Gilded Lily, Take a Letter Darling, Egg and I

One of my latest ventures was to view a handful of romantic comedies of the ’30s and ’40s, many with screwball elements, and you could not broach this territory without eventually crossing paths with Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray. They starred in 7 films together throughout the de... Read full article

Die! Die! My Darling! (1965)

Die, Die, My Darling!?(AKA Fanatic) Directed by Silvio Narizzano Written by Richard Matheson from a novel by Anne Blaisdell 1965/UK Columbia Pictures Corporation/Hammer Film First viewing/Amazo Instant They Shoot Zombies, Don’t They? Mrs. Trefoile: A mirror? Is it to adorn yourself, to observe... Read full article

Watching 1939: Yes, My Darling Daughter (1939)

In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, tha... Read full article

Jupiter’s Darling (1955)

Esther Williams always knew her career wasn’t permanent. So when the quality of her films hit a certain level she walked away, and it’s all Jupiter’s Darling’s fault. The film that compelled Williams to give up her aquatic ballets – though she made three more films befo... Read full article

DIE! DIE! MY DARLING! (AKA FANATIC)

I recently purchased a DVD set of Hammer films released by Mill Creek Entertainment. The two-disc set has six movies total: THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE SNORKEL, NEVER TAKE CANDY FROM A STRANGER, MANIAC, CREATURES THE WORLD FORGOT, and DIE! DIE! MY DARLING! The last two films I have listed are o... Read full article