Disney Marathon: ‘The Black Cauldron’
For those just joining us, this is a movie marathon with a twist. Myself (cranky 40 year old blogger), my son Josh (10 year old Nintendo obsessive) and my daughter Amelia (drama llama… Continue reading
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Best Horror Movies of the 1930s
With an informative piece of dialogue about the Carpathian Mountains spoken by Carla Laemmle, niece of Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle, the horror genre entered the era of sound. With this change came… Continue reading
Disney Marathon: ‘Tarzan’
We approached this one with the trepidation of ripping off a band-aid. For those just joining us, this is a movie marathon with a twist. Myself (cranky 40 year old blogger), my son… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Popcorn’
While strolling through the horror section of Black Lodge Video, the cover of a film jumped out at me so I had to rent it. I am so glad I did as it… Continue reading
Retro Review: House of Dracula
Towards the end of the era of the Universal Monsters the studio was focused on maximizing the shared universal they lived in with what fans have dubbed the “monster mash” movies. These flicks… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Mr. No Legs’
If there is one cause I am passionate about it is film preservation. Throughout the 100+ years of the artform so many movies from so many eras and genres are now lost and… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘The Pit’
I believe I have some kind of brain condition where whenever I stumble across some low-budget horror movie that likely adorned the aisles of video stores. Recently I stumbled across a 1981 Canadian… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Return to Oz’
In 1939, the classic works of L. Frank Baum were brought to the big screen in the timeless masterpiece The Wizard of Oz. In the ensuing decades this film has stood the test… Continue reading
Disney Marathon: ‘The Rescuers’
Here’s a movie that holds a special place in my heart. The Rescuers got more than expected attention by audiences down-under, mostly due to the the sequel taking place in Australia. The release… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘The Pawnbroker’
The month of February is recognized as Black History Month in the United States. This is to honor the rich history of struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history, while also acknowledging… Continue reading
