Category Archives: On the TV

As nuclear power tries to make a comeback, maybe this old flick should be revisited by the general public. I only remember its existence as a kid in 1979 because the whole Three Mile Island accident happened after its release. … Continue reading →

Here’s another masterpiece from TCM but I recorded it during the night some actress from The Sopranos was the guest programmer. Much like Singing in the Rain, I’ve always wanted to know what the fuss was, namely with my grandparents, they always … Continue reading →

After a quick scene involving Israel’s concerns over Egypt’s missiles, the story begins with Hamburg-based writer Peter Miller (Voight) pulling his car over to take in the news of JFK’s death on the radio. Then an ambulance zips by. Being … Continue reading →

Since I was ill last week and one can only sleep so much, I cleared out this one from the DVR’s collection of TCM’s Oscar movies. I can’t even remember what the heck it won, wait…checked imdb.com, Best Cinematography and … Continue reading →

This one was recorded/watched because I remembered my Uncle Skip watching it in the Eighties and it has an eerie parallel with today’s media landscape with its “either you’re with us or you’re against us” attitude. It was also  one … Continue reading →

Here’s a little comedy gem I found in the discount bin at Fry’s. I remember the movie coming and going very quickly at theaters but it was pretty popular at school when it made the rounds on HBO. The wife … Continue reading →

This old treasure was shown on TCM as part of their 31 Days of Oscar but unlike the other movies I saved on the ol’ DVR, this one actually won an award: Best Actor 1934 to Clark Cable. It’s also … Continue reading →

Here’s another movie from my grade-school years that I heard so much about but never got around to seeing in its entirety until now. Actually, it had more fame when I got to high school and it made the rounds … Continue reading →

Pretty fitting to see this movie on its 25th anniversary because I remember all the buzz around the playground back in 1981. Personally, I think Animal House launched the teen-sex-gross-out film trend but Porky’s kept up the momentum and is one of templates many … Continue reading →

I’m not a big fan of Spike Lee but this one seemed remotely interesting. Usually, Spike has a big chip on his shoulder and this one is no exception yet the subject matter is what prompted me to record it … Continue reading →

Even if you’ve seen Jumanji, this movie is still different enough to stand on its own and be enjoyed but it is rather impossible not to be drawn into a comparison.    Instead of two orphans who miss their parents, there … Continue reading →

I had a more in-depth review of this rental, but thanks to GoLive taking a dump during the spell checking before I could save this, I have to go with a more succinct posting (that might be for the better … Continue reading →