Blending Classic Sensibilities And Modern Storytelling, ‘Mank’ Is A Beautiful Blast From The Past
David Fincher’s new film following Herman ‘Mank’ Mankiewicz as he writes the screenplay of ‘Citizen Kane’ is a stunning piece of cinema and a must-watch for anyone who loves old movies.
6 Movies To Watch Based On How You’re Handling Quarantine
Classic Hollywood is full of people who can relate to you, especially when we all feel a little stir-crazy.
3 Classic Film Noir Choices To Add Some Glamour And Suspense To Quarantine
Dripping with atmosphere, suspense, and glamour, the film noir turns mystery into art. Watch these three picks while you’re stuck at home.
Top 6 Movies To Watch In Memory Of Albert Finney
When movie icons like Albert Finney die, the only true way to honor them as fans is to revisit their body of work with softer, more appreciative eyes.
Paul Scheer Needs A New Podcast Co-Host For ‘Unspooled’
This podcast should be fantastic. The premise of a charismatic comedian experiencing many of these treasured movies for the first time held promise.
No, No, No: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Isn’t Socialist, Okay?
In the Boston Herald, Michael Graham argues both that ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is a bad film on a technical level and that its message is bad.
Why The Original ‘Planet Of The Apes’ Remains A Classic
There is good reason the Library of Congress chose only the original for preservation for being ‘culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.’
What Molly Ringwald’s New Yorker Essay Gets Wrong About Filmmaker John Hughes
John Hughes simply must be defended. He was a singular talent and could be considered the most overtly America-loving filmmaker since Frank Capra.
Here’s A Dueling List Of The Top 8 Westerns, Plus Actual Deep Cuts
‘The Top 10 Westerns Ever Made, Plus 10 More Deep Cuts’ was deeply disappointing to this film buff. So here’s a deeper, better, alternative list.
7 Reasons To Watch This Classic Film If You’re Sick Of Modern Dating
Millennials like me love to complain about how much easier dating must have been for our parents and grandparents. But this film shows that finding love wasn’t exactly easy back then, either.
5 Reasons You Should Binge-Watch ‘The Godfather’ On Netflix Right Now
While older generations may know everything there is to know about the quotable mafia flick, millennials may have yet to bask in the glory of Marlon Brando’s mystifying role.
For Summer Flicks, You Can’t Beat The 1953 POW Comedy ‘Stalag 17’
‘Stalag 17’ is a weird name and a weird movie. You’re in for a great surprise: an Oscar-winning all-American movie utterly without imitation.
What ‘The Seventh Seal’ Tells Us About Life And Death
When you face Death, a vague idea isn’t going to save you. Nor is the agnostic weakness of saying you just don’t know.
‘La La Land’ Is A ‘Casablanca’ Reprise For A New Generation
‘La La Land’ is a love letter to classic Hollywood, a film for film lovers, with nostalgic references to the classic films of yesteryear scattered throughout.