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FURY (2014)
War is hell. David Ayer’s FURY (2014) makes this abundantly clear. It’s April of 1945, and we’re deeply entrenched in the WW2 European campaign as the American troops along with our allies are...
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Silents In The Cathedral presents: THE BAT (1926)
On a beautiful Autumn night in Topeka, KS a week prior to Halloween, and for the 17th year, the Grace Cathedral was home of the silent film event, SILENTS IN THE CATHEDRAL. This year’s spooky...
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WHAT A CHARACTER! Blogathon~ the Schedule
As we speed ever closer to our WHAT A CHARACTER BLOGATHON taking place in the bloggersphere November 16-18, we’ll whet your appetite with a sneak peek at the schedule of participating bloggers. Your...
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WHAT A CHARACTER! BLOGATHON: Day One
The greatly anticipated moment has finally arrived! Your humble co-hosting threesome are proud to bring you the first day of blogger entries in the 3rd annual What A Character! Blogathon. What quirky...
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Edward Everett Horton, Unmistakable Character
When I was little, my first introduction to Edward Everett Horton was not exactly how I think of him now. I didn’t even know what he looked like back then. He was only a faceless voice to me. That...
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A Little Peek at BIG EYES (2014)
Those disproportionately large and creepy eyed children with those vacant expressions staring out from the canvas. We all know the art even if you’re not familiar with the artist’s name. Never...
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Sign Up! 31 DAYS OF OSCAR Blogathon 2015
“Oscar and I have something in common. Oscar first came to the Hollywood scene in 1928. So did I. We’re both a little weather-beaten, but we’re still here and plan to be around for a whole lot longer.”...
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The Theory of Everything (2014)
We all know of him, one way or another. Thin, folded into a wheelchair, ‘speaks’ via an automated robotic voice, and is considered one of the most brilliant men of our lifetime. Stephen Hawkings...
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The Lessons of SELMA (2014)
If you’re an American citizen, the events that occured during the Civil Rights movement and the leader of the non-violent stride towards freedom, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., should be very familiar....
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Day One: ACTORS Week of the 31 DAYS OF OSCAR Blogathon
The time has finally arrived! The smell of fresh red carpet unrolled is in the air. It’s awards season. But to us classic film affecianados and Turner Classic Movie network devotees, February also...
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Day 2: ACTORS Week of the 31 DAYS OF OSCAR BLOGATHON
Times may change, but some things stay the same. The Oscars has remained essentially a grand celebration to honor the best of the best in the film industry. TCM marks this tradition every February via...
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Week 3 of the 31 DAYS OF OSCAR Blogathon: CRAFTS
Here we are in the midst of Turner Classic Movies channel’s ever popular 31 DAYS OF OSCAR, their annual homage to the film industry’s best. For a full month every February, TCM showcases Oscar...
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Breaking Codes and Keeping Secrets in THE IMITATION GAME (2014)
The 87th annual Academy Awards, or The Oscars as it has been coined since 2013, broadcasts just hours from now. Many say this year’s line-up of nominees have all but secured the winners for the main...
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The Oscar Picks
Watching the Red Carpet for The Oscars, enjoying all of Hollywood’s excellence glamming it up under umbrellas and tents as the rain trickles down, so what a better time to review all the Academy...
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THE OSCARS: Powerful Speeches and Surprises
The Oscars are over so the red carpets are all rolled up and hopefully Hollywood A-listers are resting up after their long night of frivolity, marking the end of the marathon of awards season. But...
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THE PRINCESS BRIDE, the Perfect Mawwiage in Romance and Comedy
It’s March- a transition into springtime. For college hoops fans that means March Madness, for Irish affecianados, March means St. Pat’s celebrations and for many young lovers, this is the perfect...
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2015 Kansas Silent Film Festival
The last weekend of every February brings two things to the northeastern corner of Kansas- the high likelihood of harsh winter weather and the Kansas Silent Film Festival. This year in celebrating its...
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TCM Film Festival ANNOUNCEMENT! Look Out for new Social Producers
As we swiftly inch closer to next week’s Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, more news emerges, reflecting what may be the most interesting fest to date. With a diverse assortment of film and events...
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The Secret Of Roan Inish, the Legend of the Selkie, and How my Husband Caught...
My favorite holiday is upon us. ST. PATRICK’S DAY. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a nut for Christmas like nobody’s business. Mainly because of the songs, old TV specials and films. Furthermore, I’m truly a...
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Salacious Sins in I’M NO ANGEL (1933)
Mae West was an original. Her personality was bigger than life and her sexuality was a powerful force of nature. In West’s second writing credit on film, Wesley Ruggles’ I’M NO ANGEL stands out as a...
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