Thoughts on colorful movies shot in B&W by Rich Paschall If I asked you to list your favorite movies, what would they be? Super Mario Bros., Wonka, Barbie? Maybe Spiderman, X-Men, Iron Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, The Flash, or… Read More ›
Casablanca
CASABLANCA IN MASSACHUSETTS
Remember how, in the movie (1942) “Casablanca,” to get to America you went to Casablanca in Morocco — and then you waited, and waited, and waited? I ordered a sweater. It was on sale. I bought it at the end… Read More ›
IN GLORIOUS BLACK AND WHITE – RICH PASCHALL
If you have stopped by in recent months you have seen some music and movie lists to help you pass the time during our quarantine days. My top 20 Coming of Age movies included the 1971 B&W feature, The Last… Read More ›
FILMS ALL GUYS SHOULD SEE – RICH PASCHALL
My personal top 20, by Rich Paschall Since you are likely hiding out at home and looking for something to do, I offer again my top films for you to watch. Yes, I said at the beginning “films all guys… Read More ›
WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS – Rich Paschall
A Return to France, by Rich Paschall When you have been to Paris, you will likely hope that you can return someday. It is just a little sprinkle of magic that the city puts upon tourists and part-timers. There are… Read More ›
OF ALL THE GIN JOINTS IN TOWN … — Marilyn Armstrong
Last night, we watched Casablanca. Again. We’ve seen it on TV. We even watched it on the big screen in the movies. Last night, we watched it once more — and it still has the best dialogue of any movie… Read More ›
CASABLANCA!
Last night, we watched Casablanca. Again. We’ve seen it on TV. We even seen it on the big screen in the movies. Last night, we watched it again and it still has the best dialogue of any movie of its kind…. Read More ›
IN GLORIOUS BLACK AND WHITE
If you have stopped by on recent Sundays you have seen some movie lists. My top 20 Coming of Age movies included the 1971 B&W feature, The Last Picture Show. The top 20 Films All Guys Should See included a half-dozen… Read More ›
CASABLANCA – BEST MOVIE DIALOGUE
Last night, we watched Casablanca. We watch a lot of old movies, but last night, it was Casablanca, arguably the best of breed. The greatest of the great. There are other, more exciting movies, more thrilling movies, though I find Casablanca… Read More ›
MORE GREAT THOUGHTS
Random Greatness, by Rich Paschall How many random and unconnected thoughts can you come up with in one week? Just how random is your life anyway? If I keep writing random statements, does that indicate a failure to focus? Uh…what was… Read More ›
CASABLANCA – OF ALL THE GIN JOINTS, IN ALL THE TOWNS, IN ALL THE WORLD …
Last night, we watched Casablanca. This is the pre-Academy Awards month, when Turner Classic Movies does “31 Days of Oscar.” Every night, they present another great movie. Last night, it was Casablanca, arguably the best of breed. The greatest of the great. There… Read More ›
10 MOVIES OF WHICH I NEVER TIRE
These are my favorites. They aren’t all my favorites, but they represent a good chunk of the films I want to watch again. And again. The most obvious element they share are brilliant scripts. For me, first and foremost, it’s always about the words…. Read More ›
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 