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…

retro trailer: ‘Invasion U.S.A.’

Take a look back at an old trailer… It’s this year’s — or 1952’s, anyway — shock cinema! That’s right: it’s shocking how much stock footage and TV news talking-head reportage makes up this movie. You won’t believe the things you’ll be told are happening in this movie, somewhere offscreen because we were too cheap … more…