This week’s film is the latest knock-out from Marvel Studios, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings.
Here’s a featurette about the making of the film from Marvel’s YouTube channel.
Movie of the Week for August 30-September 5, 2021
This week’s movie is Meredith Wilson’s all-time classic The Music Man (Warner Bros., 1962).
Movie of the Week for August 23-29, 2021
The Movie of the Week for August 23-29, 2021 is Walt Disney’s Cinderella (1950).
Movie of the Week for August 16-22, 2021
The Movie of the Week for August 16-22, 2021 is Walt Disney’s Treasure Island (1950).
Movie of the Week for August 9-15, 2021
This week’s movie is Field of Dreams (Universal, 1989), one my favorite baseball movies ever.
Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams game was a total blast, too. Here are some highlights.
TCM “Must-See Musicals” Update for July 2021
This year, I am watching all 50 movies listed in the great book from Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Must-See Musicals: 50 Show-Stopping Movies We Can’t Forget by Richard Barrios (Running Press, 2017; available on Amazon.com, on the Shop TCM website, and, hopefully, from your favorite bookseller). More information about the book and my viewing project this year is here.
Here’s the rundown of the movies I watched in July (courtesy of the Movies Past and Present Instagram feed).
A Star Is Born (1954)
Oklahoma! (1955)
The King and I (1956)
The Girl Can’t Help It (1956)
Funny Face (1957)
Movie of the Week for August 2-8, 2021
This week’s film is Disney’s Jungle Cruise.
July 30, 2021 Podcast
Welcome to episode 73 of the Movies Past and Present podcast.
New in Theaters
- The Green Knight (A24)
- Jungle Cruise (Disney)
- Stillwater (Focus Features)
Reviews
- Black Widow (Marvel Studios)
- Space Jam: A New Legacy (Warner Bros.)
- Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (Paramount)
- Jungle Cruise (Disney)
Thanks for Tuning In!
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Movie of the Week for July 26-August 1, 2021
This week’s film is the Warner Bros.’ classic Now Voyager.
Movie of the Week for July 19-25, 2021
This week’s film is the classic adventure pic The African Queen (Paramount, 1951), which is celebrating its 70th anniversary.