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Recap and React: The Dick Van Dyke Show, ep. 11 – 15
SEASON 1, EPISODE 11: “FORTY-FOUR TICKETS” DIR. JOHN RICH WRITTEN BY CARL REINER ORIGINALLY AIRED DECEMBER 5, 1961 Recap: Rob complains of tripping over Ritchie’s toys that he always forgets to pick up, and Laura says that Ritchie’s forgetfulness was inherited from his father. This proves true when Rob realizes that he forgot to reserve 44 tickets for … Continue reading
Recap and React: Alfred Hitchcock Presents… episodes 19 – 24
SEASON 1, EPISODE 19: “THE DERELICTS” DIR. ROBERT STEVENSON STARRING ROBERT NEWTON AND PHILLIP REED ORIGINALLY AIRED FEBRUARY 5, 1956 Recap: Ralph Cowell is an invenstor who is in dire financial straits due to his lady-friend’s penchant for spending all of his money on fancy things. When his investor and silent business partner comes looking … Continue reading
Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rope’ at Detroit’s Senate Theater
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of attending a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s fantastic 1948 film Rope at the historic Senate Theater in Detroit. Most well-known for its organ concerts performed on a 1928 Wurlitzer organ originally housed at the Fox Theater, the Senate also hosts film festivals, premieres and classic screenings throughout the year. … Continue reading
Childhood Favorites Revisited: Mousehunt (1997)
In December of 1997 I was six years old. As a very frequent zoo visitor and owner of two precious cats, I loved animal movies. (Hell, I still love animal movies.) So naturally, when Mousehunt was released that month, I saw one of the posters – which features an adorable mouse holding a pile of … Continue reading
Favorite things about… Topper (1937)
A note from Lindsey: This is my 500th post on TMP! Woohoo! The favorite film: Topper, a 1937 romantic fantasy-comedy directed by Norman Z. McLeod for MGM. The synopsis: George and Marion Kerby are a rich, fun-loving couple who care more about having a grand time than leading responsible lives. While heading home from the … Continue reading
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