Book Review: Clarence Brown: Hollywood’s Forgotten Master.
Gwenda Young’s thorough and fascinating biography on MGM film director Clarence Brown goes a long way in making sure his contribution is...
Book Review: In Search of Lost Films by Phil Hall
Usually this space is reserved for the latest books on film history, but I just acquired this one from 2016 and believed its importance...
Book Review: Bare Knees Flapper: The Life and Films of Virginia Lee Corbin
There are several layers to Tim Lussier’s new biography of silent screen actress Virginia Lee Corbin, from McFarland publishers. This is...
The Final Film of Laurel and Hardy
I reviewed this ten year old book when it first came out. However, due to the upcoming DVD release of the film it discusses; a 2K HD...
Book Review: Edmund O’Brien: Everyman of Film Noir
Derek Schulthorpe is one of the top film biographers currently active. His book on subjects like Sydney Greenstreet, Claire Trevor,...
Book Review: The Merv Griffin Show: The Inside Story
Steve Randisi’s new book from Bear Manor reminds us of a time when daytime TV talk shows were relaxed outings with interesting...