Diving Into Disney Past, Present, and Future
There were many ways to approach the enormous D23 Expo 2015 this past weekend in Anaheim, California. If you wanted to see movie stars like Dwayne Johnson or Johnny Depp or have bragging rights about being the first kid…
As For Your Qs…
A few weeks back, when my daughter Jessie filled in for me with Baron Vaughn on our Wolfpop podcast Maltin on Movies with Baron Vaughn, she solicited questions from listeners and a great many people responded, on a wide…
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
A legendary name in 20th century show business, Sophie Tucker is ripe for rediscovery, and this labor-of-love documentary will serve as a useful primer for anyone unfamiliar with her. A trailblazing performer who wasn’t beautiful or glamorous, she succeeded…
I’m Podcasting Again
I’m happy to report that after an unplanned hiatus, during which my partner Baron Vaughn and my daughter Jessie have done yeoman service, I am back at the microphone for Maltin on Movies with Baron Vaughn on the Wolfpop…
Chaplin, Welles, Bugs Bunny for Sale
I have too much stuff. Having moved last year has brought this fact into sharper focus, and during my illness I’ve had a lot of time to think about what possessions really matter to me. Letting go isn’t easy…
Three New and Notable Film Books
Trying to keep pace, as ever, with the continuum of film books, I have now had a chance to read three recent titles that are worthy additions to any library—and just as important, highly enjoyable to read. I’m sorry…
DVD Discovery: Man of Conquest
I’m a sucker for any vintage movie I know little about. That’s why I perked up when I noticed that Olive Films is releasing Republic Pictures’ 1939 movie Man of Conquest on DVD and Blu-ray today. Richard Dix stars as…
