Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on May 7, 2020

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...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 31, 2018

Parenthood hasn’t slackened the good-natured give and take between Mr. and Mrs. Charles or Mr. Charles drinking habit either. The only difference now is that Nick affectionately calls his other half “mommy” and they have a little more work getting their nurse to watch over the bab   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on August 9, 2017

via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/1747/Another-Thin-Man/#tcmarcp-179212-179210   Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. Nick and Nora are back in another charming, convoluted mystery-comedy. All the old hits are here: cocktails in every scene, a huge cast of suspects, highly specific clues   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on December 27, 2014

Another Thin Man is a peculiar blend of old dark house mystery and the Thin Man style of murder mystery. Most of the first half of the film is the old dark house mystery, with healthy doses of humor thrown. Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett’s screenplay brings William Powell and...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on November 30, -0001

I love the way Myrna Loy was essentially typecast as “not bothered” throughout her career. I’m trying to think of a time she yelled or broke a sweat about anything. If it happened, it wasn’t often. She was cool. This pair of Blu-rays, newly-released from Warner Archive, is p   read more