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3November 13, 2009
Let’s Talk Disney Princesses

About 15 years ago, I sent a letter to Disney (on behalf of my Disney stock-owning and Disney-loving daughter) demanding that they diversify their stock of Disney characters and stories….
2November 9, 2009
Of Monday Movie Memes & Media Use

This week’s Monday Movie Meme is Deep Impact: Movies That Have Changed Your Life: Our blogging buddy Cardiogirl wanted to know if we had ever covered movies that changed our…
1October 26, 2009
New Vintage Reviews Carnival, 7th Edition

Welcome to the seventh edition of the New Vintage Reviews Carnival, where we review “old stuff” — from the classics to the forgotten — that is likely new to someone……
2October 23, 2009
Cowgirl Bandits My A**

A quick tip of my hat to Eliza at Bust Magazine‘s blog for pointing out what a hideous idea it is to make a a new younger version of the…
0September 28, 2009
New Vintage Reviews Carnival, 6th Edition

Welcome to the sixth edition of the New Vintage Reviews Carnival, where we review “old stuff” — from the classics to the forgotten — that is likely new to someone……
2September 8, 2009
Desperately Seeking 80′s Madonna Fashions?

Speaking of 1980′s-Desperately-Seeking-Susan Madonna & boots… Fans of the film Desperately Seeking Susan will remember that the whole hullabaloo started when Susan (Madonna), trades in her fabulous jacket for a…
0August 31, 2009
New Film Explores Sex Offender Status

A December 8, 2009 DVD release date has been set for the new dramatic film Warning!!! Pedophile Released, starring Kai Lanette, Sean Cain, Shane Ryan and Molly Wryn. Synopsis An…
0August 26, 2009
New Vintage Reviews #5

Reuse, recycle — rejoice! Welcome to the fifth edition of the New Vintage Reviews Carnival, where we review “old stuff” that is likely new to someone… And (most of the…
3August 20, 2009
Cheap Thrills Thursday: The Joys Of TCM, Bathing Beauty Edition

I’m not about to go all mathy on yer arse, but in a world of streaming video, on-demand downloadable rentals, home delivery rentals (even without fees!) TCM, part of basic…
4August 17, 2009
The Fear Filled Prophecy For The Monday Move Meme

This week’s Monday Movie Meme topic is “fear.” I don’t particularly enjoy being scared; life is scary & fragile enough, thanks. Nor do I find any entertainment value in repeated…
0August 11, 2009
“Just a moment, Janet. We don’t want to interfere with their celebration.” Or Do We?

The entire Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Hollywood has been re-designed for 2009 — including a Rocky Horror Picture Show tribute which begins a 16-night run on October…
1June 23, 2009
New Vintage Reviews Carnival, Third Edition

Reuse, recycle — rejoice! Welcome to the third edition of the New Vintage Reviews Carnival, where we review “old stuff” that is likely new to someone… We hopes that it…
1June 8, 2009
Ah, The Sights & Sounds Of 80′s Flicks

The Monday Movie Meme is I love The 80′s; here are some of my quick thoughts on my favorite 80′s films… Desperately Seeking Susan — I was dressing like slutty…
0June 5, 2009
David Carradine’s Death In My Husband’s Newsfeeds, It’s Not Just For Breakfast Anymore

Hubby was reading to me from his newsfeeds about the latest news on David Carradine’s death, saying, “Rumours Carradine died attempting auto-erotic asphyxiation–” I interrupt with a righteous, “Go old…
1June 2, 2009
New Vintage Reviews Carnival, Second Edition

Welcome to the second edition of the New Vintage Reviews Carnival, where we review “old stuff” that is likely new to someone… In the hopes that it inspires you to…
1June 2, 2009
Does Sparkle Shine?

I’d never heard of the movie Sparkle. Maybe because in 1976 I was a white tween, getting my fill of film angst from The Bad News Bears (gawd I knew…
0April 24, 2009
New Vintage Reviews Carnival, First Edition

Welcome to the premier edition of the New Vintage Reviews Carnival. Games: jason presents 4 Reasons Why I Will Never Forget Alex the Kid posted at frieeend!. “Talking about the…
2April 1, 2009
The Baldknobbers (It Ain’t No April Fool’s Joke!)

Flipping through a box of ephemera at an antique mall, I spotted the word “Baldknobbers” in big red letters — who wouldn’t pull that up for a closer inspection?! In…
0March 19, 2009
Down With Love: Retro Movie Film Review (Squared)

If you dare to modernize the classic Doris Day and Rock Hudson sex comedies, as Down With Love does, you’d better do a pretty damn fine job of it. Today’s…
4March 19, 2009
My Pajamas Made Him Kill Me (Or, In Which I Review A Film I Haven’t Seen)

Most would say it’s not fair to review a movie you haven’t seen — and normally I’d agree. It’s an ethics thing. But sometimes you hear about a movie (based…
0March 11, 2009
Friday the 13th Contest Is A Killer Heh Heh

Collectors’ Quest and Mezco have teamed-up for a thrilling Friday the 13th Contest. Up for grabs: The Jason 3.75 inch Toy Fair 2009 Limited Edition Produced exclusively for the 2009…