Disc Dispatch: ZOLTAN... HOUND OF DRACULA
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
The concept of Dracula having a canine companion thrilled me and I could not resist imagining that this scenario could also be my reality.
APARTMENT 7A truly is a feast for the eyes
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Despite the lack of a theatrical release, I am so happy that others will get to experience another first-rate picture from Natalie Erika James.
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE is nothing more than an attempt to relive the past
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
There may have been a good story somewhere within the hour and forty-five minute runtime of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice unfortunately, the lack of focus made it hard to pinpoint.
FANTASTIC FEST PREVIEW 2024
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
With the carnival atmosphere Fantastic Fest promises to be a showstopping extravaganza!
TERRORTHON 2 in Jenkintown
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
This two day event will showcase a variety of classic horror sequels from demonic possession to slashers to creature features and cult hits.
THE FALLING STAR is reminiscent of silent film and golden-age hoofers
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
For those of us that seek something off the beaten path, The Falling Star is the type of picture we fall for.
TCM SUMMER UNDER THE STARS: final week
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Well old chap we have it made it to the final week of Summer Under The Stars.
Old Sport's TIFF 2024 watchlist
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off September 5 until September 15 and I am practically jumping out of my skin in excitement for this year’s lineup.
Disc Dispatch: THE ROSE TATTOO
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Amazing films such as The Rose Tattoo, could easily be forgotten or lost which truly shows the importance of physical media.
TCM'S 2024 SUMMER UNDER THE STARS: week four
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Week four of TCM’s Summer Under The Stars program has me catching up with filmographies that I previously had not found the time for.
Action Countdown #1: THE MATRIX altered reality itself
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
I have always thought of The Matrix as more than just stunts, shootouts and explosions. Frankly my dear, it is one of the best damn movies ever made.
TCM'S 2024 SUMMER UNDER THE STARS: week three
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
As we head into week three of TCM’s annual Summer Under The Stars program, I am hopeful that your DVR still has storage available.
THE CONVERSATION continues to be engaging in it's new 4K restoration
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
My first encounter with The Conversation was close to twenty years ago when I viewed it during a film class. Even after just a single watch, it managed to always stick with me.
TCM'S 2024 SUMMER UNDER THE STARS: week two
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Every year in August, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) celebrates a different actor each day by showcasing various pictures from their filmography. The second week of Summer Under The Stars programming brings a lot of films and actors that I have yet to do deep dives on.
Disc Dispatch: COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
There is something about Burt Lancaster’s demeanor on screen that instantly soothes me. I can’t help but have a feeling of tranquility when I watch him in a film. To my surprise, in Come Back, Little Sheba almost every scene of his was stolen by his costar Shirley Booth.
TCM'S 2024 SUMMER UNDER THE STARS: week one
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Every year in August, Turner Classic Movies celebrates a different actor each day by showcasing various pictures from their filmography. Throughout the month, I’ll be sharing motion pictures that I have deemed are must watches.
Disc Dispatch: BWANA DEVIL (1952)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Natural Vision 3-D is “healthy and beneficial”.
Disc Dispatch: THE COCAINE FIENDS plus THE PACE THAT KILLS
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
When I received this Blu-ray from Kino Lorber, I was excited to learn that the talkie was a remake of the silent flick. There’s nothing like a good old showdown of a silent versus talkie.
ODDITY is best seen in a darkened theater with no distractions
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Do you believe in ghosts? I surely hope you do. If not, maybe filmmaker Damian Mc Carthy can convince you otherwise.
LONGLEGS transforms the ordinary into extraordinary
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief & Old Sport
The opening of this movie is enough to prove that Oz Perkins knows a thing or two about filmmaking. He simultaneously bewitches and puts the viewer on the edge of their seat.