35 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Whatever happened to Fay Wray? That delicate satin draped frame. As it clung to her thigh, how I started to cry 'Cause I wanted to be dressed just the same. Give yourself over to absolute pleasure....
View ArticleElvira’s Not A Witch
'80s horror icon Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (aka Cassandra Peterson) is back on TV again. She's hosting a new version of her syndicated show Elvira's Movie Macabre that airs on Saturday nights. I've...
View ArticleA Decade of Fear
It's taken me a year but I've finally managed to compile a list of my Favorite Films of the Decade: 2000-2009 so I thought I'd share it. My introduction echoes some earlier thoughts about fear and...
View ArticleIt’s That Time Again
It's that time again - Oscar night is here! And for the third year in a row I'll be "live tweeting" the show. If you want to follow along or join in the fun you can find me on Twitter here. Update...
View ArticleGOODBYE GODDESS: ELIZABETH TAYLOR 1932-2011
Elizabeth Taylor has always been one of my favorite actresses. She was an incredible natural beauty. Arguably the most beautiful actress Hollywood ever produced but she was also a brilliant performer...
View ArticleCelebrating Father’s Day
Steve McQueen in THE GREAT ESCAPE (1963) Me and my dad (1972) From my latest at the Movie Morlocks: "I recently became an aunt again so I’ve been thinking a lot about family lately and with Father’s...
View ArticleRacist Images in Classic Films
A recent discussion on Twitter inspired me to ask a group of classic film lovers, fellow bloggers and Twitter users to contribute to a conversation at The Movie Morlocks about racist images in classic...
View ArticleFilm Locations: Kensal Green Cemetery
"Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road... My friends we will not go again or ape an ancient rage, Or stretch the folly of our...
View ArticleA Retro Night Gallery
"Vincent Price" One of my favorite working artists is SHAG (aka Josh Agle) and he's created some wonderful retro style pieces inspired by various movies over the years. A lot of his best work takes a...
View ArticleThe 84th Academy Awards
for Best ActorIt's awards season again and for the 4th year in a row I'll be "live tweeting" the Oscars over on Twitter. As usual, I haven't been able to see all the Best Picture nominees but in all...
View ArticleThe Man of the Hour: Alfred Hitchcock
Back in May when I debuted Klara Tavakoli Goesche's video tour of VERTIGO locations at the Movie Morlocks I made note of the fact that: "Alfred Hitchcock’s name seems to be everywhere these days." It...
View ArticleOne Year & Many Ideas: Occupy Cinema
Today marks the one year anniversary of the Occupy Movement, as well as the Occupy Cinema Movement
View ArticleA Look Back & What’s Ahead in 2019
This month marks what would have been my 9-year anniversary working with Turner Classic Movies but after much thought & consideration, I decided to end my working relationship with them. Although...
View ArticleBARBIE GOES HOLLYWOOD
I have a confession to make. I like dolls. A lot. I’ve been a casual collector for many years and I’ve also written about dolls for a few publications. I usually keep my fascination with classic films...
View ArticleCelebrate LGBT+ Pride Month with Cinema
This an update to my original LGBT+ Pride Month post first published in 2015 that you can find here. As a film journalist, I have often tried to focus my attention on underappreciated films, unsung...
View ArticleGot a Library Card? You Should Be Watching Kanopy!
We're living in precarious times. As a result, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by current events and spending time glued to the news or our social media feeds can often add to our stress and discomfort....
View ArticleTransformation Through Transgression: Remembering Nick Zedd
I’d choose not to remember, but I miss your arroganceAnd I need your intelligance and your hate for authorityBut now … More
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