Viewed December 20, 2006
Naughty Marietta marked the beginning of one of the most successful film pairings in history, that of Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. MacDonald was already a popular film star when seh was paired with Eddy, who was a well-known (but not super-famous) singer. All that changed after this film and […]
Viewed October 24, 2006
Mark of the Vampire is one of two classic films in which Bela Lugosi seemingly returns to the role of Count Dracula, but does not bear that name. (The other, Return of the Vampire, is apparently even closer in feel than this one.)
Mark of the Vampire was directed by Dracula director Tod […]
Viewed October 20, 2006
In 1872, a ship called the Mary Celeste was found adrift off the coast of Portugal. The ship was completely abandoned and no trace of the crew was ever found. It was one of the great mysteries of the day and continues to spark the imagination and interest of authors […]
Viewed April 10, 2006
Bonnie Scotland finds Laurel and Hardy at the height of their powers, clearly demonstrated by how easily they elevate this otherwise simple material. They aren’t even the main focus of the film, as the plot is mostly driven by the stoyr of two young lovers.
As it is, Bonnie Scotland gives Laurel and […]