retro trailer: ‘Big Trouble in Little China’

Take a look back at an old trailer… Would you believe I’ve never actually seen this flick? It may be too late for me, at this point, to catch on to the goofy appeal the movie seems to have for so many people. Because this trailer doesn’t look like it’s selling goofy: it looks like … more…

retro trailer: ‘Passport to Pimlico’

Take a look back at an old trailer… This charming 1949 movie is about a district in London just after WWII that decides it’s an independent nation, and sets up separating itself from England. It’s a hilarious satire on the deprivations of the postwar period and the frustrations Londoners were experiencing with their government at … more…

the oh-no! DVD of the week: ‘Are We Living in the End Times?’

From the series God’s Promise, Satan’s Deception, of course: A provocative, controversial, biblically based religious documentary featuring man on the street interviews in New Orleans during this year’s Mardi Gras festivities. Included in the provocative discussions, Mardi Gras party-goers fielded questions related to the RFID chip, The North American Union, and the prospect of living … more…

classical movies are music to cinema’s ears

No, not classic movies: classical movies. September is Classical Music Month, the origin of which probably ties in to the whole “back to school, back to seriousness” idea. Which is sort of silly, actually: just because classical music is has stood the test of time doesn’t mean it has to be solemn. In fact, for … more…