Monsters and Matinees: It’s all in the family for monster kids

Living up to your family legacy can be tough. You can spend your life trying to meet the high expectations of your parents or following in the family business that is often at the expense of your own dreams. As tough as that is for humans, think about the difficulties for monster kids like Dr... Read full article

Monsters and Matinees: All in a Dysfunctional Family with ‘Frankenstein’s Daughter’

Teens, cars, kissing, music, dancing and a pool party: you might be thinking it’s time to settle in with a 1950s hot-rod film. Not so fast. Meet Frankenstein’s Daughter, a 1958 film that has all of that plus the bonus of a mysterious woman running around Los Angeles in a negligee, bat... Read full article

TCM Classic Film Festival 2017 Wrap-up: Taking it All In

Navigating a film festival is a skill, and each one has its own character. After four years of having a great time at TCM Classic Film Festival, but making all sorts of mistakes, I have finally determined the perfect formula for making the most of these four days. In essence: I have learned to relax... Read full article

La La Land - All in...Almost

I'm all in with "La La Land." No hesitation.. almost. Dance and romance among the stars You love classic film? You love a charming musical score? You love charismatic stars? You love enchantment? Go see it. "La La Land" is an all out/all in movie musical, which presented me with a surprising ... Read full article

All in the Family: Larry Hagman and Mary Martin

Mother and Son, “Maria Von Trapp” and “Major Anthony Nelson”…  The legendary Mary Martin, famous for originating the roles of Maria Von Trapp, Nellie Forbush and Peter Pan on Broadway, is mother of Classic TV star, Larry Hagman known for his television roles as the lov... Read full article