Walt Disney Animation has been synonymous with family entertainment for close to 90 years. Ever since Mickey Mouse blew audiences away in Steamboat Willie, the first cartoon with synchronized sound...

John Huston was one of the most important and greatest directors of the 20th Century. A two-time Oscar winner and 12-time nominee, Huston directed several of the most recognizable films in the history of cinema...

Dr. Strangelove is one of the greatest pieces of satire of all time, and calls into question the idea of peace through strength. Whether it’s the phrase outside of Burpleson Air Force Base that says, “Peace is our profession” or the nuclear bombs names...

Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy combined to create one of the great cinematic duos of all time. All told, they made nine films together, and many of them...

I’m here to tell you why It’s a Wonderful Life isn’t just one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time, it’s one of the greatest films of all time...

Like any genre, Christmas movies are subjective. However, many people have their individual favorites that they watch every year. I too have Christmas movies that, if they go unwatched...

Rotten Tomatoes has Miracle on 34th Street as the #2 Christmas movie of all time, trailing only It’s a Wonderful Life. It was also nominated for Best Picture, and as this film celebrates its 70th Anniversary, it is apropos... 

Those eyes. Those magnificent signature eyes that could express unbridled joy, passionate anger and deep sadness with equal efficiency. Those eyes inspired a generation of movie-goers and a Top-10 80’s hit song. Quite possibly...

Yes, My Fair Lady won Best Picture, and yes, My Fair Lady is on the AFI list of the Top 100 movies of all time, coming in at #91 and Mary Poppins is not on that list. However, interestingly enough, Mary Poppins is ranked higher than My Fair Lady on AFI’s list of the Top 100 Musicals of all time, coming in at #6 vs. #8...

There are not many directors who have had their films more widely viewed than Frank Capra. For many years, Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” played at least a dozen times in every television market in the country...

What would the world of American Cinema in the second half of the 20th Century have looked like if Shirley MacLaine hadn’t been in it. I daresay, it would have looked substantially different. She’s one of only 8 actors to have appeared in 3 Best Picture Winners...

Film Noir is one of the most misunderstood genres of cinema.  It's so misunderstood that its referred to as a genre, when it actually encompasses many genres.  Film Noir is really more...

If there’s one thing old Hollywood was superb at, it was crafting swoon-worthy romances on screen. Part of that magic was creating a perfect onscreen kiss –

We love Doris Day! She’s the epitome of everything wonderful about classic movies – a sunny burst of happiness and energy, with a one-of-a-kind voice to match.

With the passing of Labor Day and as we move further into September, we find ourselves on the brink of fall – a time for colder temperatures, sweaters...

Natalie Wood was a rarity in Hollywood – a child star who transitioned relatively seamlessly into more grown-up teenage roles and finally emerged a fully-fledged adult movie goddess in her own right. She possessed an earthiness, tenderness, and soulfulness...