Westerns are central to the development of cinema, and over the years the genre greatly expanded its scope.  During the post war era, the...

The 1970s is one of the most important decades in 20th century American cinema.  It was an era where classic films became mainstream...

In 1962, Robert Mulligan directed the enduring classic To Kill a Mockingbird, based on the novel by Harper Lee.  Because of that film’s...

Subtitled “A Teenage Take on Hollywood’s Golden Age,” this new book from McFarland is a fascinating testimonial from young author Simone...

Cary Grant was nearing the end of his film career by the time he did this  family comedy with Sophia Loren as his co-star. The film’s...

Newly released to blu ray from Kino Lorber, That Funny Feeling is a delightfully fun product of its era. Cinema of the 60s didn't really...

Clark Gable’s heyday was the 1930s where he went from small timer to King of Hollywood, winning an Oscar for It Happened One Night and...

McFarland publishers has long been noted for their many books on various media studies, including film, television, music, and the...

While Charley Chase may not have the mainstream notoriety of Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton, he has long been one of the most beloved...

In the latest of his wonderful Beyond Ballyhoo book series from BearManor Media, Richard S. Greene presents a series of ads and...