No Small Affair

1984 is the year that saw the beginning of the John Hughes era of teen oriented films, and with it the birth of the so-called “Brat Pack.” Hughes made big stars out of the likes of Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Andrew McCarthy, Ally Sheedy, and others. A somewhat fringe member...

Seven Minutes in Heaven

It is well documented that back in the 80’s my teenage heart belonged to Jennifer Connelly. Starting with Labyrinth I was smitten with her. I mean, cute girl hanging out with a bunch of Muppets, what’s not to love about that!? However, her adventure with the gang from the Creature Shop was not her first...

Forgotten Filmcast Episode 26: The Oyster Princess

For episode 26 of the Forgotten Filmcast we take our first journey into the world of silent films. Who better to join me for such an excursion than Fritzi Kramer from Movie Silently. We discuss a 1919 comedy from Ernst Lubitsch, The Oyster Princess. Download the Show: iTunes Podomatic Your Listen Show Notes: Movies Silently...