The Secret Of Roan Inish, the Legend of the Selkie, and How my Husband Caught One

My favorite holiday is upon us. ST. PATRICK’S DAY. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a nut for Christmas like nobody’s business. Mainly because of the songs, old TV specials and films. Furthermore, I’m truly a nut because for me, I could sing those holiday songs all year long (…the very opposite reaction for most folks.) But I’ve always felt St. Patrick’s Day was MY holiday. … Continue reading The Secret Of Roan Inish, the Legend of the Selkie, and How my Husband Caught One

TCM Film Festival ANNOUNCEMENT! Look Out for new Social Producers

As we swiftly inch closer to next week’s Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, more news emerges, reflecting what may be the most interesting fest to date. With a diverse assortment of film and events crammed into a full 4 day day schedule, passholders are also chattering about the highly anticipated list of mega stars such as Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Sophia Loren, Ann-Margret, Dustin Hoffman, … Continue reading TCM Film Festival ANNOUNCEMENT! Look Out for new Social Producers

2015 Kansas Silent Film Festival

The last weekend of every February brings two things to the northeastern corner of Kansas- the high likelihood of harsh winter weather and the Kansas Silent Film Festival. This year in celebrating its 19th year, the weather was undoubtedly cold but certainly navigable yet another stellar line-up of silent cinema kept the crowds warm at the Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Each year, this event … Continue reading 2015 Kansas Silent Film Festival

THE PRINCESS BRIDE, the Perfect Mawwiage in Romance and Comedy

It’s March- a transition into springtime. For college hoops fans that means March Madness, for Irish affecianados, March means St. Pat’s celebrations and for many young lovers, this is the perfect time to plan nuptials. How better a time to discuss the best moments from a romantic comedy classic of a fairytale love story, Rob Reiner’s THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987)? Here are my cinematic tidbits … Continue reading THE PRINCESS BRIDE, the Perfect Mawwiage in Romance and Comedy