

Remembering HARRY LANGDON and my book on his silent films
Back in 2012, I did a book on Harry Langdon’s silent movies, and it turned to be a rather significant project at several levels. As to...


Book Review: Silent Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy
Silent film historian Steve Massa released a quintessential book a few years ago called “Lame Brains and Lunatics,” which celebrated...


Gloria Swanson in ZAZA now on DVD and blu ray
Gloria Swanson is one of the truly legendary stars of the silent screen whose work transitioned to sound films effectively. She worked...


Book Review: Too Marvelous For Words: The Life and Career of Ruby Keeler
Bear Manor Media will often publish books that are two-fold. Within the massive text, we are offered a full biography followed by a...


DVD Review: Valentino classics on blu ray
It is difficult to completely embrace the level of stardom that Rudolph Valentino achieved in his too-short life of only 31 years. His...


DVD Review: Jackie Gleason in Papa’s Delicate Condition
PAPA’S DELICATE CONDITION Directed by George Marshall. Starring Jackie Gleason, Glynis Johns, Charle Ruggles, Linda Bruhl, Laurel...


Cinema Revisited: The Crosby Case (1934 mystery)
THE CROSBY CASE Directed by Edwin L. Marin. Cast: Wynne Gibson, Onslow Stevens, Skeets Gallagher, Alan Dinehart, Warren Hymer, William...


DVD Review: Broken Arrow (1950)
BROKEN ARROW Directed by Delmer Daves. Screenplay by Albert Malz (under the name Michael Blankfort). Starring James Stewart, Debra...


Jerry Lewis in DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP on blu ray
DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP Directed by Norman Taurog. Cast: Jerry Lewis, Dina Merrill, Diana Spencer, Mickey Shaughnessy, Robert Middleton,...

DVD Review: Kino Lorber releases The Wanderers (1979) on blu ray
THE WANDERERS Directed by Phillip Kaufman. Screenplay by Phillip and Rose Kaufman based on the novel by Richard Price. Starring Ken...