Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on March 13, 2023

Kurt Russell as Jack Burton.Big Trouble in Little China (1986). This fourth collaboration between Kurt Russell and director John Carpenter is a mildly diverting martial arts fantasy--which has nevertheless attracted a strong cult following. Russell stars as Jack Burton, a tough-talking truck driver   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Toni Ruberto on December 14, 2019

This is tough to admit, but sometimes horror and sci-fi B-movies don’t have a particularly scary monster. Sometimes, they are just … bizarre. That’s true in Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Until I saw this infamous 1964 B-movie, I equated Martians with that creepy three-fingered hand with suct   read more

Noirish Posted by John Grant on December 24, 2018

UK, US, Sweden / 103 minutes / color / Scott Free, Ingenious, BFI, Altitude, Screen Yorkshire, Chimney, Lipsync, Film i Väst, Warner Bros. Dir & Scr: Christopher Smith Pr: Liza Marshall Cine: Christopher Ross Cast: Jim Broadbent, Rafe Spall, Kit Connor, Ewen Bremner, Warwick Davis, Stephen Graha   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on December 28, 2017

Carole Lombard's cinematic relationship with John Barrymore has elements of "What Price Hollywood?" or "A Star Is Born." While Lombard hardly was unknown in early 1934 when she co-starred with Barrymore in "Twentieth Century" (top), she had yet to establish a consistent screen identity and was bette   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on December 25, 2017

This review originally ran December 10th, 2012.  Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town is my favorite Rankin-Bass production that has fun songs, and a memorable villain!   Tonight’s film is a television movie, but it’s an iconic Christmas film which holds a place in most people’s hea   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on December 23, 2016

This review originally ran December 10th, 2012.  Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town is my favorite Rankin-Bass production that has fun songs, and a memorable villain!   Tonight’s film is a television movie, but it’s an iconic Christmas film which holds a place in most people’s hea   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on December 19, 2014

This review originally ran December 10th, 2012.  Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town is my favorite Rankin-Bass production that has fun songs, and a memorable villain!   Tonight’s film is a television movie, but it’s an iconic Christmas film which holds a place in most people’s hea   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on August 20, 2014

This feature is about the most innovative, subversive, original, and artsy graphics in skateboarding. Highlighting new and current decks on the market but also going back in the great catalog that many legendary skaters and companies have put out since the underground debuts of this highly marginali   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on July 26, 2014

I’ve been shamefully negligent in even referencing the role Spanish language movies played in my life.  While I didn’t spend as much time watching movies in Spanish as I did Hollywood productions I have vivid memories of many I watched with my grandmother with whom I shared a room as a...   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on March 12, 2014

A friend of mine (thanks, Edith!) sent me a link to this article on Cracked today. It’s entitled 4 Reasons This New Movie Is Everything Wrong With Hollywood, and is actually in response to an article published by The Hollywood Reporter which details the sale of a movie entitled Winter’s   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on March 12, 2014

A friend of mine (thanks, Edith!) sent me a link to this article on Cracked today. It’s entitled 4 Reasons This New Movie Is Everything Wrong With Hollywood, and is actually in response to an article published by The Hollywood Reporter which details the sale of a movie entitled Winter’s   read more

The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on December 14, 2013

The last time I did a short film post it was just after Thanksgiving, and though a great film it wasn’t really one that jibes with the holiday mood. I now bring you one that though a little bittersweet does have it’s uplifting side and is holiday season appropriate! It...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on December 10, 2013

This review originally ran December 10th, 2012.  Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town is my favorite Rankin-Bass production that has fun songs, and a memorable villain!   Tonight’s film is a television movie, but it’s an iconic Christmas film which holds a place in most people’s hea   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on December 25, 2012

A Christmas card from me to you. Screencapped from Summer Place by Me With some help from my coworkers at the Shelby Star, I recorded a Christmas Eve video for everyone. As my present to all of you, here is an anecdote I found from the official Tyrone Power page:...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on December 15, 2012

This review originally ran December 10th, 2012.  Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town is my favorite Rankin-Bass production that has memorable songs, and a memorable villain!   Tonight’s film is a television movie, but it’s an iconic Christmas film I had to do that holds a place in most p   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 27, 2012

This past weekend was the 2nd annual Ocean Park Surf Contest in Santa Monica. The event is a labor of love for founder (and boyfriend) Kevin Osborne, who owns Ocean Park 26 clothing and has skated and surfed this area almost his entire life. Over a decade ago he invited...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on December 26, 2011

These may not seem like the typical holiday photos, but living in Southern California is far from typical. In fact, I've noticed that Christmas Day is historically sunny and beautiful each year here rather than wintery cold (which will come soon enough in January). Yesterday was no exception...as   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on December 10, 2011

Back on schedule (actually I’m posting this at midnight so I’m technically a day late but I’ll be up to speed for tonight’s post).  Tonight’s film is a television movie, but it’s an iconic Christmas film I had to do that holds a place in most people’s hearts   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on November 21, 2011

Santa Monica and Venice have always been integral to the influential Los Angeles art scene, which I am thrilled to say is decidedly on the rise. Often dismissed for some supposed lack of culture, we are finally being recognized as a respected center for the arts. Over the past few...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 12, 2011

In addition to the incredible life of 1920s and 30s screen star Marion Davies, her Santa Monica beachfront estate has its own tale to tell. Built by longtime love, publisher William Randolph Hearst, the estate was Marion's home in Los Angeles while she worked at MGM and Warner Brothers until...   read more