October Cinema

“That country whose people are autumn people, thinking only autumn thoughts. Whose people passing at night on the empty walks sound like rain. . . .” — The October Country, by Ray Bradbury "Thinking only autumn thoughts” is how I operate during the fall season, especially in October. I think autumn thoughts year round, of course, but in … Continue reading October Cinema →

Fabulous

Just two days after celebrating the 35th anniversary of Frankie and Johnny, it’s time to commemorate the 37th anniversary of another Michelle Pfeiffer masterpiece, The Fabulous Baker Boys. October is a huge month for Michelle’s filmography. Not only are there the anniversary dates, but it’s also the month I always rewatch Halloween-season classics like What … Continue reading Fabulous →

Happy 35th, Frankie and Johnny

Hard to believe, but Frankie and Johnny opened in theaters thirty-five years ago yesterday, on October 11, 1991. Feels like yesterday, kids. What more can I say about a movie I consider my most favorite of all time? Well, plenty! It’s Pfeiffer at her absolute pfinest, and she carries the movie with a permanence so … Continue reading Happy 35th, Frankie and Johnny →

Pfancasting Baby Pfeiffer

Today, worlds collide! I’m about to get ridiculously niche, to the point that hardly anyone will care about what I’m writing here. Look, I love Michelle Pfeiffer, and I love comic books. So when I was looking at old issues of Marvel’s 1970s horror series Werewolf by Night, I had an epiphany: one of the … Continue reading Pfancasting Baby Pfeiffer →

What I’ve Been Watching: Late Summer/Early Fall 2026

Hey, gang! Gather ‘round; it’s time for another roundup of, well, exactly what the title says—what I’ve been watching! I didn’t get to watch many movies in August or even early September, so this is a smaller batch. It was a busy stretch, with a vacation in there, so time was limited and summer sort … Continue reading What I’ve Been Watching: Late Summer/Early Fall 2026 →

Poolside Pfeiffer

Brian De Palma turned 86 years old on September 11. As I’ve mentioned many times over the years, he’s one of my absolute favorite filmmmakers. Serendipitously, he once made a movie with my two favorite actors. That movie, Scarface (1983), features Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino in contrasting performances that, together, positively crackle with electricity. … Continue reading Poolside Pfeiffer →

Into the Night at 40…Okay, 41

A better-late-than-never tribute to a beloved ‘80s classic. The fortieth anniversary of John Landis’s eccentric gem Into the Night (1985) came and went in February of last year. My plans to celebrate it here went by the wayside. Life! *shakes fist at the sky* Argh. So, after having recently rewatched it, and in the spirit … Continue reading Into the Night at 40…Okay, 41 →