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A blog dedicated to films and movie stars from the silent era through the 1970s.
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The Hollywood Revue
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A blog dedicated to movies and stars from the silent era through the 1970s.
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Simpson Sunday: Close Encounters of the Clown College Kind
Season 6, Episode 15: Homie the ClownWhen Homer sees a billboard advertising a clown college run by Krusty the Clown, he initially thinks it’s a stupid idea. Read more
Posted on 23 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: Chief Edward G. Wiggum
Season 5, Episode 17: Bart Gets an ElephantClancy Wiggum, Springfield’s ineffective police chief, is one of the dozens of Simpsons characters voiced by actor... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Noir City Comes to Detroit
On the weekend of September 23-25, 2016, Eddie Muller, founder of the Film Noir Foundation and known as the Czar of Noir, brought the renowned Noir City festiva... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: The Clown Singer
Season 3, Episode 6: Like Father, Like ClownAfter Bart helps Krusty the Clown avoid jail time for a crime he didn’t commit, Krusty (reluctantly) agrees to have... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: A Word of Warning from Marge
Season 2, Episode 3: Treehouse of HorrorThe Simpsons kicked off their annual “Treehouse of Horror” episodes during the show’s second season. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: October 2016
Happy October, everyone! Hope you have lots of space on the DVR, because there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming month.Naturally, since it’s October,... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
DVD Review: Pioneers of African-American Cinema
When segregation was prevalent in America, even films were impacted. In some areas, black people had their own movie theaters to attend, while other movie... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sundays: Maude Bates
Season 4, Episode 21: Marge in ChainsIn this episode, Marge is arrested for shoplifting after she mistakenly forgets to pay for something at the Kwik-E-Mart. Read more
Posted on 25 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sundays: Scratchtasia
Season 6, Episode 4: Itchy and Scratchy LandWhen a new theme park opens around based around the cartoon Itchy and Scratchy, Bart and Lisa beg Homer and Marge... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sundays: Pickfair, Schtickfair
Season 7, Episode 15: Bart the FinkAfter Bart inadvertently gets Krusty the Clown in trouble with the IRS, the government seizes all of Krusty’s assets,... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday — Lisa Simpson: Million Dollar Mermaid
Season 6, Episode 1: Bart of DarknessDuring a major heatwave, Bart and Lisa beg Homer and Marge to get a swimming pool at home. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: September 2016
Happy September, everyone! Summer may be winding down, but TCM sure has lots of great programming to look forward to. If you’re a fan of slapstick comedy, you’r... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: These Are Not the Aliens Homer is Looking For
Season 8, Episode 10: The Springfield FilesWhile walking home from Moe’s Tavern one night, after a few beers naturally, Homer has an encounter with an alien in... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: On the Good Ship Lisa Simpson
Season 11, Episode 20: Last Tap Dance in SpringfieldAfter seeing a movie about dancing, Lisa Simpson is inspired to take dance lessons. She takes a class... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: Sideshow Bob Mitchum
Season 5, Episode 2: Cape FeareOnce again, Sideshow Bob is out to kill his biggest enemy, Bart Simpson. This time, he starts out by sending Bart threatening... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: Casablanca’s Alternate Ending
Season 9, Episode 25: Natural Born KissersIn this episode, Bart and Lisa borrow a metal detector from Grampa Simpson and take it around town to see what they ca... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
What’s on TCM: August 2016
Happy August, everyone! Hope you’re all having a nice summer. August is always a great month on TCM thanks to their annual Summer Under the Stars programming. Read more
Posted on 31 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: Milhouse Brando
Season 24, Episode 17: What Animated Women WantMilhouse has had a big crush on Lisa for a long time, but despite his best efforts, he just never seems to get he... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: Elizabeth Taylor’s Guest Appearances
Elizabeth Taylor has the distinction of making two guest appearances on The Simpsons, both during the show’s fourth season. Her first appearance was in the... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Simpson Sunday: Bart Grable
Season 4, Episode 4: Lisa the Beauty QueenWhen Lisa has a bout of low self-esteem about her appearance, Homer has the well-intended, albeit misguided idea to... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES