UNWRAPPING ‘THE MUMMY’
Don’t blame Tom Cruise for The Mummy. His star wattage is as high as ever, and he’s well cast as a roguish man of adventure. In fact, The Mummy is actually fun to watch…for a while. But when six…
CHAPLIN BOOKS—NEW AND OLD
Charlie Chaplin is my hero, and I’ve read an awful lot about him over the years. Imagine how excited I was to discover new information and observations from a pair of books—one brand new, the other just a few…
STUNT MEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT
We all have wish lists of movies we want to see. For years I’ve been on the lookout for Sons of Adventure (1948). Why this obscure B movie? Because it’s a story about stunt men made by Republic Pictures,…
BRIAN COX BECOMES ‘CHURCHILL’
Brian Cox’s forceful and persuasive performance is the main reason to see Churchill. He is utterly convincing in ultra-closeups of his face as well as wider shots that reveal his body language. The screenplay allows Cox to embody all…
I WONDER WHAT’S WRONG WITH ‘WONDER WOMAN’
The only wonder regarding this movie is that it could be so incredibly dull. I keep hoping DC will find a key to unlock the magic inherent in its great cast of characters, but the Midas Touch continues to…
TREASURES FROM THE DISNEY VAULT
That’s right folks, it’s another installment of Treasures From The Disney Vault on Turner Classic Movies hosted by your truly. They’ve chosen a horse theme this month, you can read more about it HERE. Mickey’s Polo Team is a…
