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Trip Out on ‘Fantasia’

Trip Out on ‘Fantasia’

In 1938, Walt Disney made the incredibly foolish decision to try to increase the waning popularity of Mickey Mouse instead of making a commercial viable short cartoon. This is the result.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 21, 2009 | Comments

Wonderful, In A Loathesome Sort Of Way: An Appreciation Of ‘His Girl Friday’

Wonderful, In A Loathesome Sort Of Way: An Appreciation Of ‘His Girl Friday’

Fast-taking, strong women, and Cary Grant being Cary Grant. His Girl Friday is a film over 70 years ahead of its time.

By Conrad Rothbaum on August 17, 2008 | Comments

Make Time for Jimmy Stewart in ‘No Time For Comedy’

Make Time for Jimmy Stewart in ‘No Time For Comedy’

Every Sunday, Film School Rejects presents a movie that was made before you were born and tells you why you should like it. This week, Old Ass Movies presents: No Time for Comedy (1940).

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 6, 2008 | Comments