"Outside is a good world." No actor represents American decency better than James Stewart. In both his military and film careers, Stewart was the everyman, the humble hero who managed to get the job done through sheer willpower. He was someone you naturally rooted for, and his most iconic roles emphasize that special connection. That said, sympathy...
Five fun facts about dad's small dividend Like many classic film fans, I just love discovering interesting connections and fun little tidbits while watching my classic film favorites. Nonetheless, each month I'll be sharing some quick and fun facts about some of my classic movie selections available to stream at Best Classics Ever. Father's Little Dividend (1951)...
Silents are Golden: What were movies like in the Nickelodeon era? We're all at least a little familiar with nickelodeons, those tiny theaters from the early 1900s where patrons paid a nickel each to see a few movies. And we all know that these quaint little storefronts have become the well-known neighborhood theaters and “movie palaces” of...
Kreaturen-Feature-Fans sind „The Beast from 20.000 Fathoms“ etwas schuldig Mit seinen dicken Beinen, schützenden Schuppen, dem stacheligen Rücken und den laserscharfen Zähnen ist der 200 Fuß lange fiktive Rhedosaurus eine furchteinflößende Kreatur. Als Titelfigur von Das Biest aus 20.000 Faden (1953) trägt es einen der unterhaltsamsten und wichtigsten Filme der Horror-/Science-Fiction-Geschichte. Wie wichtig? Es ist der Film,...
Silverscreen standards: The egg and I (1947) Based on Betty MacDonald's 1945 bestseller, The egg and I (1947) chronicles the misadventures of newlyweds Betty and Bob (Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray) as they struggle to turn a run-down farm into a successful chicken business. It's a hilarious, if problematic, comedy about city folk who move to the...
Western summary: Hell bent for leather (1960) It has only been two years since I wrote about Audie Murphy here Seven Walks from Sunset (1960), an entertaining western starring Barry Sullivan. Hell bent for leather (1960) It has also been a year since my husband Doug and I were guests to discuss Lone Pine film locations on...
"Oh, sometimes I do better than others." Paul Newman is the movie star par excellence. Some might have been more iconic or quotable, but no actor has managed to rival Newman's flawless blend of good looks, talent and longevity. He emerged from the mold of classic Hollywood in the 1950s and yet helped break the mold of...
Silents are Golden: The one and only Harry Langdon For a long time, most silent comedians were pretty much the same "guy." Their looks may vary, and some had more clearly "dumb" personalities than others, but virtually all of them had a similar level of excitable, leaping, insidious energy. Over-the-top reactions and lots of racing suited the...
Lives Behind the Legends: Cary Grant – Finding Happiness “My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.“– Cary Grant If there ever was a quintessential classic Hollywood gentleman, it was Cary Grant. Sure, he was handsome,...
Noir Nook: Top Movies Noir - Part 1 Every film noir lover has their favorite features from this seedy era of filmmaking. At the beginning of another year, I watch my favorite films noirs. One of the reasons I love this particular assignment is that some of my favorites will stay the same no matter when and...
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