Eleanor Parker in 1972 The holidays can be a very difficult time for some. I know from firsthand experience that when you don’t have any family to rely on or any kind of financial security to speak of Christmas can feel like a national nightmare inhabited by drunken revelers, crazed shoppers, and merciless merchants. This … Continue reading TELEFILM TIME MACHINE: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (1972)
Mad Men: A Photo Finish
I'm really going to miss Mad Men. I'm going to miss Roger's off-color jokes. I'm going to miss Peggy's moxie. I'm going to miss Don's perfect pitches. I'm going to miss Joan's killer curves. I'm going to miss Betty's resting bitch face. I'm going to miss watching Sally grow-up. I'm even going to miss Pete's … Continue reading Mad Men: A Photo Finish
Jan. & Feb. 2015 at TCM’s Movie Morlocks
Links to my writing at TCM's official Movie Morlocks blog in January & February. 15 FAVORITE FILMS FROM 2014 Excerpt: "I know what you’re thinking. Another list?! Forgive me my trespass but as a member of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists I’m asked to compile a list of my favorite films each year and … Continue reading Jan. & Feb. 2015 at TCM’s Movie Morlocks
April & May at The Movie Morlocks
Highlights from my April & May contributions to TCM’s Movie Morlocks. You can read all the articles by following the links below: - Happy Birthday Doris! Excerpt: "The legacy of this vivacious movie star, popular vocalist, television personality and animal rights advocate is truly unparalleled. And knowing Doris Day’s is still here with us doing … Continue reading April & May at The Movie Morlocks
The Man of the Hour: Alfred Hitchcock
Back in May when I debuted Klara Tavakoli Goesche's video tour of VERTIGO locations at the Movie Morlocks I made note of the fact that: "Alfred Hitchcock’s name seems to be everywhere these days." It seems that my observation was somewhat premature because I had no idea that Hitchock would became a subject of daily … Continue reading The Man of the Hour: Alfred Hitchcock
Davy Jones 1945 – 2012
Like millions of other young girls around the world I grew up with The Monkees. Their impact on me and my life was incredibly profound. They brought me and my girlfriends together when we were young and inspired us to want to form our own band but that's another story for another day. Today I … Continue reading Davy Jones 1945 – 2012
ZEN on PBS
Actress Catherine Spaak in 1966 I rarely write about modern films or new television shows but if you happen to follow me on Twitter or Facebook you've probably noticed that I occasionally mention movies and TV shows that don't warrant a full post on Cinebeats. My latest obsession is the BBC import currently playing on … Continue reading ZEN on PBS
Comic Book of the Week: Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants was a short-lived comic book series published between 1968-1969 by Gold Key Comics. I'm not sure who the artist and writer were because there are no credits in the comic but it was based on the television show of the same name. The series only lasted two seasons and I think … Continue reading Comic Book of the Week: Land of the Giants
Mini Monday #4
Patrick McGoohan drives a Mini Moke in The Prisoner (1967-68)
Comic Book of the Week: Logan’s Run (1976)
Logan's Run was originally a movie tie-in comic published by Marvel Comics between 1976-1977 and illustrated by the great George Perez. One of the best things about the comic series was the fact that it followed the original script and included scenes that were cut from the film but it also censored a few scenes … Continue reading Comic Book of the Week: Logan’s Run (1976)
Before They Were Stars Part II
Hotpoint Television ad (1956) Can you guess who that cute model is trying to sell you a portable television? If you said Millie Perkins, the star of The Diary of Anne Frank (1958) you'd be right. When I first spotted this ad last year in an old magazine I had no idea who it was … Continue reading Before They Were Stars Part II
Comic Book of the Week: Space Family Robinson – Lost in Space (1969)
Today I bring you Space Family Robinson: Lost In Space #33 published by Gold Key in 1969. It features art by Dan Spiegle and a story by Gaylord Du Bois. Space Family Robinson debuted in 1962 and told the story of the Robinson family, which consisted of a couple of scientists (father Craig and mother … Continue reading Comic Book of the Week: Space Family Robinson – Lost in Space (1969)
