Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on February 1, 2021

James MacArthur as Rudi. I'm hoping that Disney+ will eventually provide an outlet for some of the studio's lesser-known live action films, such as The Sword and the Rose, The Fighting Prince of Donegal, and Third Man on the the Mountain. The subject of this review, Third Man on the...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on October 19, 2018

Virginie is celebrating the 80th birthday of Dolores Hart on October 20th with a blogathon running on October 18th to the 20th at her site, The Wonderful World of Cinema. Click HERE to read all of the contributions. THE VIRGINIAN: THE MOUNTAIN OF THE SUN The Virginian ran on NBC...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on October 17, 2016

Third Man on the Mountain Directed by Ken Annakin Written by Eleanore Griffin from a book by James Ramsey Ullman 1959/USA/UK Walt Disney Productions First viewing/Netflix rental Lizbeth Hempel: Yes. Or of a dishwasher, or a hotel proprietor. But never the wife of a hotel proprietor who wanted to   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on April 17, 2016

The Mountain Directed by Edward Dmytryck Written by Ranald MacDougall from a novel by Henry Troyat 1956/USA Paramount Pictures First viewing/Netflix Spencer Tracy channels Manuel from Captains Courageous in portraying an ancient mountaineer.  It’s an excellent performance. Before the cred   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 23, 2015

In the late 1950s, Walt Disney took a vacation to Zermatt, Switzerland and, upon his return home to the States, was inspired to produce a film that was as entertaining as the summer holiday he had taken. So, with his usual infallible skill in selecting personnel, Disney rounded up a...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 23, 2015

In the late 1950s, Walt Disney took a vacation to Zermatt, Switzerland and, upon his return home to the States, was inspired to produce a film that was as entertaining as the summer holiday he had taken. So, with his usual infallible skill in selecting personnel, Disney rounded up a...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 23, 2015

In the late 1950s, Walt Disney took a vacation to Zermatt, Switzerland and, upon his return home to the States, was inspired to produce a film that was as entertaining as the summer holiday he had taken. So, with his usual infallible skill in selecting personnel, Disney rounded up a...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on May 23, 2015

In the late 1950s, Walt Disney took a vacation to Zermatt, Switzerland and, upon his return home to the States, was inspired to produce a film that was as entertaining as the summer holiday he had taken. So, with his usual infallible skill in selecting personnel, Disney rounded up a...   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on April 23, 2015

Music Review : The Mountain Goats – Beat the Champ (2015, Merge) With their indie rock infused with melancholy and a certain naive charm, The Mountain Goats released a new record based around wrestling and the ecosystem it is linked with. Scrumy basement rings and a respect for the discipli   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on November 29, 2014

Welcome back! It’s Saturday morning again which means it’s time for the next chapter of our ongoing serial The Crimson Ghost and more movie serial history. (Previous Chapters: 1  2, 3, 4, 5) Due to the Thanksgiving holiday here in America, I’m going to take today off and skip this   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on November 29, 2014

Welcome back! It’s Saturday morning again which means it’s time for the next chapter of our ongoing serial The Crimson Ghost and more movie serial history. (Previous Chapters: 1  2, 3, 4, 5) Due to the Thanksgiving holiday here in America, I’m going to take today off and skip this   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 27, 2009

Bette Boop dances and sings with a devilish, smooth-dancing, cave-dwelling giant with the voice of Cab Calloway in this surreal Max Fleischer 'toon.   read more