One of the many great things about Westlake Porter Library’s collection is its generous movie offerings. Let’s celebrate both National Library Week and WPPL’s movie collection with several entertaining movies…
The early years of the American Animation Industry was filled to the brim with an overabundance of eager artists and entrepreneurs, and none were more enthusiastic than Kansas City tag-team…
With Disney's Steamboat Willie (1928) entering in the public domain earlier this year, and making headlines in nearly every news outlet, I find myself reminded of an earlier American studio…
Last week, we covered the first twenty years of RKO Radio Pictures. I recommend reading that article first, and join me back here once you've finished. All good? Awesome! Let's…
Once a part of the acclaimed "Big Five" Golden Age Hollywood studios, RKO once rivaled MGM, Paramount, Fox and Warner Bros, contracting the best of the best actors and actresses…
To prepare for the holiday season ahead, I find myself reaching for my family's personal collection of Rankin/Bass movies on VHS and DVD. Watching stop motion films like A Year…
Welcome to the article that started the Nostalgic Showcase Presents series!
September 24th, 2023 would have been Jim Henson's 87th birthday. Jim Henson, the man who brought the cultural zeitgeist of the Muppets to the world of children's television (Sesame Street,…
It's the most wonderful time of the year. There's a crisp chill in the air and the leaves are beginning to turn. You know what that means -- its time…
I come from a proud family of Cleveland Irish Catholics, and of course St. Patrick's Day is always a time of celebration. Ever since I was a kid, one of…
In this series of posts, we are focusing on contributions from African American artists to the world of film. We're going through the decades to highlight everything from the early…
In this series of posts, we are focusing on contributions from African American artists to the world of film. We're going through the decades to highlight everything from the early…
In this series of posts, we are focusing on contributions from African American artists to the world of film. We're going through the decades to highlight everything from the early…
My dad has always been a big fan of Westerns, so I saw a lot of them growing up. And even now, I'm more than happy to sit down and…
Films that celebrate the holidays in their own special way. Sure, you can watch It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, and Elf for the 20th time...or you can get…
As we wrap up Noirvember, a month dedicated to enjoying film noir movies, it's about time to move into the Neo-Noir category of films. In a previous post we recommended…
Film Noir is a specific sub-genre of crime film that features cynical characters, femme fatales, the criminal underworld, an ominous atmosphere and utilizes shadowy photography complemented by foreboding music. It…
Horror is a rich genre with a flick for every mood and every time of the year. You want a flick about gothic manors, ghosts, and spooky atmosphere? We got…
Based on the book: Going the Distance by Beth Reekles Synopsis: Elle and Noah are navigating the ups and downs of a long distance relationship. Marco, the handsome new student,…
Synopsis: Elle Evans and Lee Flynn have been best friends since birth, literally. They have a set of rules to ensure that their friendship always remains strong. Most of the…
Synosis: 7 years after the monster apocalypse, Joel learns that his high school sweetheart is not far. He decides to embark on a week-long journey across monster-ridden land to find…