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• Now Hear This

  

  Film: Sound of Metal Format: Streaming video from Amazon Prime on rockin’ flatscreen. There are certain general things that make for good movies. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Steal This Review

  

  Film: The Trial of the Chicago 7 Format: Streaming video from NetFlix on basement television. There’s something very special about a really good courtroom drama. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Uncanny Plot Valley

  

  Film: Xtro Format: Internet video on the new internet machine. Every now and then, I come across a movie that I have no explanation for. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Night He Came Home...Still

  

  Film: Halloween II (1981) Format: DVD from Nippersink Library through interlibrary loan on basement television. There’s a part of me that is very leery of... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Actor 1928-1929

  

  The Contenders: Chester Morris: Alibi Warner Baxter: In Old Arizona (winner) Lewis Stone: The Patriot George Bancroft: Thunderbolt Paul Muni: The Valiant... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Space Junk

  

  Film: The Deadly Spawn Format: Internet video on the new internet machine. I saw an interview with Sam Raimi once, probably the extras on the Evil Dead II DVD,... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• School's Out Forever

  

  Film: The Faculty Format: DVD from Peru Public Library through interlibrary loan on basement television. Some tropes are bulletproof enough that they can take... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• What I've Caught Up With, February 2021

  

  There are six movies I managed to scratch off the giant list of recommended movies. I probably added that many last month as well, so I feel like I’m treading... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Director 1927-1928

  

  The Contenders: King Vidor: The Crowd Frank Borzage: Seventh Heaven (winner) Herbert Brenon: Sorrell and Son Ted Wilde: Speedy Lewis Milestone: Two Arabian... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Tales from the Cryptid

  

  Film: The Abominable Snowman Format: Internet video on the new internet machine. I have a friend who loves cryptids and cryptozoology. Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Return of the Giant Hogweed

  

  Film: The Day of the Triffids Format: Streaming video from Tubi TV on the new internet machine. A good storyteller can make just about anything scary. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Return Trip

  

  Film: Peninsula (Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula) Format: DVD from Sycamore Public Library on basement television. There was a time when you know what you... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Dig It!

  

  Film: The Body Snatcher Format: DVD from LaSalle Public Library through interlibrary loan on basement television. There’s something very special about the... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Actress 1928-1929

  

  The Contenders: Betty Compson: The Barker Bessie Love: The Broadway Melody Mary Pickford: Coquette (winner) Corrine Griffith: The Divine Lady Jeanne Eagels:... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• It's Cicada Time Again

  

  Film: The Beast Within Format: Internet video on the new internet machine. Probably since horror movies have been in existence, one of the classic scenes is... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Not Fade Away

  

  Film: Relic Format: DVD from Sycamore Public Library on the new portable. There are some hard truths when it comes to films. When we talk about great horror... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• The Prodigy Song Not Included

  

  Film: Firestarter Format: DVD from Kankakee Public Library through interlibrary loan on Sue’s Mother’s Day present. I’ve jumped on this train before and I’m... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Actor 1931-1932

  

  The Contenders: Wallace Beery: The Champ (winner) Fredric March: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (winner) Alfred Lunt: The Guardsman What’s Missing These early years... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Lizard Brain

  

  Film: Gorgo Format: Streaming video from Tubi TV on the new internet machine. I foresee this is going to be a shorter review than normal. For starters, Gorgo... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Happy Valentine's Day!

  

  Film: Ready or Not Format: DVD from Sycamore Public Library on basement television. A lot of people recommended Ready or Not to me, so when I saw it on the New... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2021 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES