And a nice warm July greetings to you! As I noted before, I am moving this summer to Germany, with it looking like the flight is happening in mid-August. I am juggling a lot between moving houses, shipping my dog Harpo, and all of the other fun stuff that comes Read more
Ah, June! What is June’s deal? At least it’s not as useless as a month as March is, but it’s close. I say that partially inspired by the paltry number of pre-Codes present on Turner Classic Movies this month. While there a few obscurities– a Frank Fay movie that I Read more
An interview with Film Forum programmer and pre-Code progenitor Bruce Goldstein about the joys of pre-Code Hollywood (and also The Taking of Pelham One, Two, Three).
An interview with author and film historian Alan K. Rode about the restoration and background of 1932’s DOCTOR X.
It’s May of 2021– do you know what classic movies are up on TCM?
Welcome to April, everyone! For those of you actually following along to things happening on this blog, I hope you enjoyed the first month of twice weekly reviews in many, many years. It was kind of fun to do, and I’ll try and keep it up (but no promises!). There Read more
It’s March. Again. Somehow. Lots of good stuff coming up on TCM this month, including some nice obscurities. The night of the 14th even includes a tribute to Kay Francis. Watch some movies, stay safe out there. A few friendly reminders: you can follow me on Letterboxd or, if you Read more
Pre-Code films on TCM in February 2021
Wow, is it January already? Of 2021? I had no idea that was coming. Boy. Only one more month until TCM’s annual 31 Days of Oscar, so enjoy the network while you can. I have been informed that TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar is being pushed back to April due Read more
For those of you still reading blogs, or specifically a blog, as I suppose you must be doing right now, hello. And I’m sorry. Those of you who’ve been with or near this site for the last ~9 years of its existence have every right to be annoyed or frustrated Read more