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No, not that Merlin. We already did that one. This one’s another wacky sci-fi comedy set in the wacky world of Medfield College (or Midvale? I’m getting conflicting reports). How is this town still standing with this many mad scientists in it? And why are there two Tommy Kirks and two Annette Funicellos? We will […]… Continue reading The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964) — The Great Disney Movie Ride

Movie time! via Watch “Jennifer Connelly 1985 A Coming of Age 80’s Style Romantic Comedy Drama” on YouTube — My Shopping Click.com

Good news! The last of the Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney “Let’s Put On A Show” musicals, Girl Crazy, is scheduled for its Blu-ray debut next month (July 2020). The exact release date is not known. According to the folks at Warner Archive, the Blu-ray will feature a new 1080p master from a 4K scan of the […]… Continue reading Girl Crazy coming to Blu-ray in July 2020 — Judy Garland News & Events

The best stand up comedy shows always seem to pick their content from current events. The performing comedian makes sensitive jokes that blur the lines between what’s offensive and what’s not, while also providing comic relief to intense and touchy topics that occupy current conversations all over the world. It honestly depends on your perspective […]… Continue reading Dave Chappelle Reflects on George Floyd’s Death in New Netflix Special — Rare

On this day in 1890, in Ulverston, Lancashire, comedian and writer Stan Laurel was born. One half of the Laurel and Hardy comedy team, his contribution to film history is immeasurable. via Stan Laurel — POP-A-LOOZA

This hellish image was created by the artist, William Blake (c. 1757–1827), using an effective mix of ink, chalk, and watercolor paint. It depicts Cerberus, the famous three-headed hellhound of Greek mythology, who was tasked with keeping the dead from leaving the underworld. The ancient Greek poet, Hesiod (c. 8th century BCE), wrote an early […]… Continue reading Cerberus, Painted By William Blake (c. 1757–1827) — The Historian’s Hut

By Scott Ross Like his friend and sometime mentor Orson Welles, Peter Bogdanovich was fascinated by the very early days of American moviemaking and longed to make a picture about them, especially after interviewing Allan Dwan and Raoul Walsh, both of whom were there from the beginning. Many of their anecdotes (and those of Leo […]… Continue reading Galloping tintypes: “Nickelodeon” (Director’s Cut and Original Theatrical Version, 1976) — So few critics, so many poets

NBC is making it 2006 again, through science or magic: “30 Rock” is returning to the Peacock next month for a new, original remotely-produced event that will also double as an upfront special for the NBCUniversal properties. The special, which will air Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m. on NBC, will feature the return of… Continue reading ’30 Rock’ reunion set at NBC to showcase network’s upcoming shows — VOICE OF THE HWY

The CW Imports Four Alternative Series Making Their U.S. Debuts On Summer Schedule British Horror Whodunnit Competition “Killer Camp” Debuts Thursday, July 16 at 8pm Comedic Challenge Series “Taskmaster” and Culinary Competition “Fridge Wars” Begin Sunday, August 2 at 8pm and 9pm U.K. Docu-Series “Being Reuben” Premieres Friday, August 7 at 9pm “Tell Me A […]… Continue reading The CW Network Acquires Additional Summer Series, Sets Remaining Summer Premiere Dates — Atlanta’s CW69