Spitball Army

But he is best known for “In a world where … ,” which has become overused and the subject of parody. Ms. Baker could not say for what production that phrase was first used.

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The use of jazz – an improvisatory art – underscores the heart of the story. Cage’s character has a goal and a method but, like a saxophonist winding his way toward the conclusion of the tune, is largely unaware of the bumps and turns that he will encounter along the way.

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If you have never seen this Merrie Melodies short from 1936, it is well worth the 8½ minute time investment.

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Czech archer Milan Andreas has had his Olympic dreams shattered after testing positive to marijuana.

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The production value is of the highest quality, and the film has a painterly look and mysterious texture very similar to Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain.

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There is no denying that Mo is a pretty woman.

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According to what we see in the trailer, it’s about the transformation of the current president from sloppy-drunk party boy to humbled (or triumphant?) victor over the parental authority figure (that other president).

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The Wilhelm Scream is a near famous stock sound effect first used in 1951 for the film Distant Drums. Actor-singer Sheb Wooley is considered to be the most likely voice actor for the scream, having appeared on a memo as a voice extra for the film.

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Bette Davis, trapped behind a chalky white face of pancake makeup, gets about as much emotional mileage from her facial expressions as would a drunken mime.

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Man, that was a nice long 4th of July weekend, wasn’t it? I don’t know about you, but I made sure to fit in some time for barbecue, a terrific movie , a few swims, a chilled bike ride with no automotive interruptions, a couple extra hours of sleep.

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