George Sanders, Gentleman Cad

He had a deep, sonorous voice, a wave of perfect hair, and a wry smile. He could deliver a biting remake with a layer of smarm, or shine as a suave and gentle hero. Read More »

Doomed Romances

From the outset, we know these movies don’t have a happy ending, yet we can’t help but hope these couples somehow escape their dark fate and live happily ever after. Read More »

National Comfy Day

Sometimes, you simply have to put some time to relax on the calendar. So snuggle in for National Comfy Day. Read More »

Not-So-Christmasy Christmas Movies

If Die Hard is more your sort of movie is more your speed this season, here are some more to add to your naughty-or-nice list. Read More »

Spotlight on Joan Fontaine

“You know, I’ve had a helluva life. Not just the acting part. I’ve flown in an international balloon race. I’ve piloted my own plane. I’ve ridden to the hounds. I’ve done a lot of exciting things.” — Joan Fontaine Read More »

Mildred Pierce: A Noir with a Moral Compass

Mildred Pierce (1945) is one of those movies I recommend for people who haven’t watched many classic films. It’s moody, atmospheric, intricate, emotional, and surprising. For viewers unaccustomed to older movies, this is an accessible one. Some films noir, especially the crime-based ones, can leave untested viewers cold. Read More »

Film Adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe's Stories

“Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.” Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 to a stage actress in Boston. He would become an itinerant literary icon, living up and down the east coast, taking any writing or editorial jobs he could. While it’s popular… Read More »

Nods to Hitchcock in Robert Zemeckis's What Lies Beneath

There are numerous visual nods to the Master of Suspense and once you start watching for them, they seem to be everywhere, which only adds to the unsettling nature of the movie. Read More »

It's Always Tea Time

THEIC: n. a person who drinks excessive amounts of tea. Legend has it, the beverage of tea was discovered when a few leaves fell in a pot of boiling water in China. Thousands of years later, it is a treat enjoyed by millions of people every day. Though it can be had in many varieties—black,… Read More »

Spotlight on Angela Lansbury

Dame Angela Lansbury’s career extended far beyond the shores of Cabot Cove. Read More »

Check In and Check Out These Hotels in Film

Here’s a guide to some of the best hotels on film and you can check out these movies. So, pack your bags and decide which will be your first stop. Read More »

Silence Is of the Gods: Spotlight on Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton had a physicality that made him seem both invincible and constantly in danger. His nickname of “The Great Stone Face” was earned by his ability to display a lack of emotion despite the chaos swirling around his nonchalant characters. Read More »

Using the Portable Keyhole: Things to Look for in Rear Window

The film is full of details, planted for the viewer to find. L.B. Jefferies, as a photographer, is a voyeur for a living. For him to apply his skill to solving the murder next door isn’t such a stretch. But Hitchcock makes us the voyeurs by dropping clues and encouraging us to comb over the details he has made so visible for us. Read More »

Documentaries That Are Stranger Than Fiction

Forget about the informative movies they made us watch in school. No more instructional videos about the rules of the road or long, outdated histories of medieval castles. It turns out that documentaries don’t have to be boring. From video game rivalries to an unknown unhinged artist, the following docs explore the odd side of… Read More »

Elegant. Impish. Gamine. Audrey.

Audrey’s joy is infectious. She can dance, sing, make you laugh or feel wistful. And she has some killer dresses. Read More »

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