Classic Movies 2021

Classic Movie: Rembrandt (1936)

Rembrandt is a 1930's era biopic about the latter part of the artists life, with Charles Laughton starring. This film was a fun one to talk about. It features a husband and wife playing a couple on screen, which is always fun, and it also has a really interesting visual style, inspired by the artist.… Continue reading Classic Movie: Rembrandt (1936)

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Hallowe'en and Horror

Danse Macabre Hallowe’en: Willard (1971)

In Stephen King's book Danse Macabre, he talks about horror in books and movies and why we are so drawn to these themes and stories. It's a great book by a master of the genre. He talks about many movies in the course of the book and there's a big appendix at the back with… Continue reading Danse Macabre Hallowe’en: Willard (1971)

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Classic Movie Of The Week: Bride Of Frankenstein (1935)

Starring: Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive, Director: James Whale Picking up where the previous film left off, and also starring Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster, this film opens with Elsa Lanchester as Mary Shelley sitting before a fire and letting the audience know that there's more to the story. Believed dead at the end… Continue reading Classic Movie Of The Week: Bride Of Frankenstein (1935)