

DVD Review: John Bunny – Film’s First King of Comedy
At long last, a documentary exploring the work of comedian John Bunny, and containing restored footage from several of his existing...


Elvis Presley musicals come to blu ray
Elvis Presley’s importance to music cannot be overstated. He is perhaps the single most important figure in the history of popular songs....


Film review: Max Rose (2013)
Jerry Lewis told me that when Martin Scorsese’s “King of Comedy” was released, he was pleased with so many positive critical comments for...


Cinema Revisited: Police Bullets (1942)
Police Bullets Directed by Jean Yarbrough. Starring Milburn Stone, John Archer, Warren Hymer, Joan Marsh, Tristam Coffin, Fern Emmett,...


KINO LORBER RELEASES BOB HOPE ON BLU RAY
Several vintage Bob Hope movies have hit blu ray in nicely restored versions, and the result should be a celebration among comedy buffs....


DVD review: PRIZZI'S HONOR (1986)
PRIZZI'S HONOR. Director: John Huston. Cast: Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Robert Loggia, John Randolph, William Hickey, Anjelica...


Book Review: Pocket Full of Dennis the Menace
Author Mark Arnold’s book on Dennis the Menace, from Bear Manor Media, is a thorough and informative history from the very first ideas...


DVD Review: Charles Bronson in FROM NOON TILL THREE (1976)
FROM NOON TILL THREE Directed by Frank D. Gilroy. Starring Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Douglas Foweley, Stan Haze, Damon Douglas,...


DVD Review: John Wayne in BRANNIGAN (1975)
BRANNIGAN Directed by Douglas Hickox, Starring John Wayne, Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, Mel Ferrer, John Vernon, Ralph Meeker,...


Massive new book on filmmaker Henry Lehrman recommended
Scholarship in cinema history has covered the major names in screen comedy quite thoroughly, so it is always fascinating to read about...