Florence Lawrence Biography
Today, it’s common to see actors hounded by the press, appearing on talk shows to promote their films, and striding down the red carpet at movie premieres. But in the early days of cinema, none of that existed. Before Hollywood rose to prominence and films…
Ray Harryhausen Biography
Ray Harryhausen’s impressive and groundbreaking work includes such iconic films as Jason and the Argonauts (1963), One Million Years B.C. (1966), and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973). His innovative stop-motion animation techniques have inspired generations of filmmakers, and his influence on cinema can still…
Roger Corman Biography
One week, I was enjoying the cult classic Forbidden World (1982), and the next, Roger Corman passes away. As a filmmaker, he gave audiences a mix of the best and worst b-horror and sci-fi movies to grace the silver screen. Corman helped turn out such…
Best Baseball Movies for The Sports Enthusiasts
The sizzling baseball season is upon us, with scorching temperatures making the sun-drenched bleachers less enticing, and those pricey 10-dollar hotdogs possibly burning a hole in your wallet. However, fear not, fellow sports enthusiasts, for if your heart beats for the game, why not consider…
Dean Stockwell Biography
When hearing the name Dean Stockwell, the first thing that often comes to mind is Al, the character he played on the TV show Quantum Leap from 1989 to 1993. But ‘oh boy’ did he do so much more in his lifelong career. Born…
Who Was Tod Browning?
Tod Browning was an actor, writer, and director best known for directing the 1931 version of Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. Born Charles Albert Browning Jr on July 12, 1880, in Louisville, Kentucky. Tod was the third child of Charles and Lydia Browning. However, the Browning’s…
Lotte Reiniger – Creator of the First Feature Length Animated Film
Lotte Reiniger set the bar when it comes to animating stories into film. She was the first to make feature-length animated movies, something that wasn’t done at the time. She made over 40 films, most of which haven’t survived into the modern era. And, she…
Who Was Filmmaker F.W. Murnau?
F.W. Murnau is most well-known for directing the vampire film Nosferatu. Bram Stoker’s Dracula inspired movie. made in 1922. However, Murnau wasn’t just a one hit wonder, having directed numerous movies during his career in Germany and the US. Films that set new standards in…
