Iconic musician Don McLean partners with the all-vocal band Home Free for a remix of his hit song “American Pie.” Armed with a beatbox, the whole group brings it together. McLean and the boys of Home Free do a good job of bringing a new spin on the song. With McLean at the lead, each…
Adapted from the Jules Verne novel of the same name, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea is a 1954 film from Walt Disney Productions. It was directed by Richard Fleischer from a screenplay by Earl Felton. Walt Disney himself served as an uncredited producer of the feature. Professor Pierre M. Aronnax (Paul Lukas) and his assistant,…
The Stranger is a 1946 thriller directed by Orson Welles, who also produced it and released it through RKO Pictures. Despite its popularity, it has entered the public domain after its surviving producers failed to renew it in 1973. Taking place in the 1940s, the United Nations War Crimes Commission sends an agent named Mr.…
The AntiSocial Critic himself, Tyler Hummel, invited me back on the GroupThink Podcast to talk my favorite films of the decade. Of course, we had to talk about my internet shattering tweet regarding Christopher Nolan and what constitutes a visionary director. Tyler had a hand in making the tweet go viral and we recounted the…
Marvel Studios has officially titled the first three phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the ‘Infinity Saga.’ Spanning eleven years and twenty-two movies, this film franchise defied the odds. Naysayers and Hollywood elitists said it would not get this far and yet it did. While some have been good, some have been bad, but…
Performance artist, culture critic, and TheRebelTV host Martina Markota announced on the Lady Alchemy Twitter that T-shirts have been added to the crowdfunding perks on the IndieGoGo website based on the graphic novel. Check out the tweet below, Added a shirt perk to the campaign! Now you can purchase a shirt by itself. They are…
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, yada, yada. Superman is the Last Son of Krypton, protector of Metropolis, and founding member of the modern day Justice League. We are all familiar with his iconic costume with the big ‘S’ on his chest. Writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster wanted him…
Today, the hit musical Singin’ In The Rain has been chosen to continue music week. It is a 1952 film directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly (who also starred and choreographed the movie). It features an ensemble cast for its time including Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Cyd Charisse, Douglas Fowley, Rita Moreno as well as King Donovan in a…
In 1953, Shane changed Western films forever. It is based on a novel by Jack Schaefer. I have not read it the book, so it will not factor into this classic film review. The Western is directed by George Stevens and stars Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin,Brandon deWilde, Jack Palance, Emile Meyer, Elisha Cook,…
Merry Christmas to everyone! If you are wondering what to listen to today, check out Lauren Daigle’s cover of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Lauren Daigle is an incredible singer and songwriter. She sings incredible Christian worship and praise music and today she brings us some holiday cheer with a fantastic cover of this…
John Michael Montgomery performed Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident) about finding love at a cattle auction. The all vocal country band Home Free covers it with a passion. They pay such amazing tribute to the original song. While most cover bands change it up, these guys do their best to get it classic. The…
Looking for a great resource filled with classic literature from the early days of United States of America? 101 Patriotic Poems, Songs and Speeches is filled with incredible writings and extracts from the best writers in America. I, Too by Langston Hughes, Plain-Chant for America by Katherine Garrison Chapin, Cool Tombs by Carl Sandburg, The People’s Prayer…
Batman has had many sidekicks and partners who have work with him to fight criminals in Gotham City. The original Batgirl was named Bette Kane and created by Batman co-creator Bill Finger and comic book writer Sheldon Moldoff. However, it was Barbara Gordon that made a splash. The character, created by comic book writers Julius…
Back in the days of good ol’ fashioned was this gem: The Gambler Wore A Gun directed by Edward L. Cahn in 1961. The story goes that retiring gambler Case Silverthorn has bought a ranch through the mail. He discovers the local Marshal, a survivor of an ambush, and find Mr. Donovan,…
This is a very amazing painting, if I do say so myself. This is a fire burning away darkness. It is a classic one I did. It is done with the finest detail. I’m so glad.
Eli Wallach December 7th, 1915 – June 24, 2014 I’ve never lost my appetite for acting; it’s innovative and challenging.
Directed by Andrew Davis was given the helm of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford, the remake of the 1960s television show of the same name. I have not seen a single episode of the original series, so I have no way of comparing it. The film, however, was nominated for seven Academy Awards, but won…
Played by the iconic actor Andy Griffith, Sheriff Andy Taylor delivered moments of humor, but also of homespun wisdom to his family, friends, and neighbors. If there was ever a problem in the little town of Mayberry, Andy always had an idea on how to figure it out. In no particular order, here are my…
