It’s been an excellent few months for fans of the film noir genre. Several noir films were screened at the 3rd Annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood back in April. There’s the new Columbia Pictures Film Noir Classics III DVD collection filled with hidden gems. Also the...

If you’re anything like me, you love photos of classic movie stars engaging in very normal, unglamorous activities. Although many were staged for studio publicity, it’s nice to pretend these are candid images from the private family album. Cary and Randolph washing dishes, Bogie...

Sherlock Holmes on Screen by Alan Barnes My rating: 4 of 5 stars Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes has been featured in more films and television programs than any other fictional character. With each adaptation and performance, different aspects of the beloved character are...

The Marx Brothers Encyclopedia by Glen Mitchell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Excellent resource for fans of The Marx Brothers. Contains detailed information about the production of all their films, television appearances, stage, and solo endeavors. Presented in A-Z format with photos throughout....

The Complete Three Stooges by Jon Solomon My rating: 4 of 5 stars Die-hard Three Stooges fans will consider Jon Solomon’s The Complete Three Stooges an invaluable resource. The book contains detailed synopses, production notes, and anecdotes on every single short and feature-length film...

I have a confession: before snagging a copy of the book Oeuvre I thought “who in the world is Drew Struzan?” Once I opened the book, I immediately knew who he was. Chances are you know who he is too, even if you have never heard his name. Struzan is the mastermind behind some of...