Selected web logs with classic movie content. (Do you have a blog devoted to movies? Do you know somebody who does? Please email us about it!)
24 lies per second
Philippe, of Paris, France, contributes reviews of rare, out-of-print films about twice a month, in approximately 24 frames. With an individual flavor, and lots of treats for fans of early cinema.
The Burble Movie Blog
Writer Bill Wren's web log includes a movie section in which he discusses both current and classic films he's seen. The ratio is great: Out of over 20 reviews listed on his home page, only 5 are from films made in the past 20 years!
Cinecultist
A movie-goer, film fanatic and cinephile named Karen Wilson -- a freelance writer and editor living in the East Village of New York City -- chronicles her viewings and musings on the film industry. She's attended New York University, the University of California, Davis and the University of Kent, Canterbury in England, so you can expect "musings" which are quite literate.
Classically Speaking:
Promoting Classic Movies in a Jaded World
Californian Elizabeth Van Cleve used to run the "Classic Movie Round Up," a free e-mail pal club for classic movie fans, but she's now entered the world of blogging with a site that includes best of her previous site, plus a few new touches, including the chance to register and submit a "showcase" for your favorite performer.
Film and Reviews
A relatively new blog by Matt Barry, focusing primarily on classic film. Matt's Web page is also filled with his literate observations on film, and from our point of view, his heart is definitely in the right place.
Glazed Donuts
You'll enjoy these reviews of movies, videos and DVDs by "Tiberius Furioso," even though he stopped posting in November, 2004, unfortunately.
G.D. Hamann's Old Movie Blog
G.D. Hamann has published more than 170 books on movies and movie actors and actresses from the 1930's and 1940's. The blog publishes on a daily basis 20-25% of one of G.D. Hamann's books on Hollywood's Golden Age.
The Greatest Ten Zillion Movies Ever Made
We're not sure if ten zillion movies have been made altogether since the beginning of time, but then this is Carl Larsen's blog about movies, and he gets to use a certain amount of literary license. When he's not writing a blog, Carl is a reporter and movie writer in Georgia.
Greenbriar Picture Shows
A brand new blog (opened December 2005 on Blogspot) devoted to classic movies ("the great days of movie exhibition"), featuring rare images (not web grabs), commentary, old ads, and behind-the-scenes shots. You'll find a lot of material on each month's "page" (keep your mouse pointer on the scroll bar because it goes on forever!), much of it quite humorous. Since it's a blog, you can also make comments and read those of others.
Milk Plus
Subtitled "A Discussion of Film," this is a communal web log with reviews, discussion, evaluation and analysis of film and related topics (such as television and criticism), from a collective of writers instead of the usual individual.
Musicals in My Head
Kathryn is a 27-year-old New Zealander who details all her musical purchases and viewings. Nicely designed, too.
The Old Movie Maven
Virginia has been blogging, mostly about the movies, since June, 2004. She says she has "lots of stories to tell about Old Hollywood - from Frankenstein and Dracula to Shirley Temple!" She has a particular interest in Charlie Chan. Judging from her reviews, she's definitely a lover of the classics, and her blog is worth reading.
Procrastination in Swing Time
Libby Smith is obsessed with musicals, too. She calls it "procrastination," but we call it entertaining.
The Rosebud Chronicles
Named after the famous line from Citizen Kane, and subtitled "Classic Films in Cyberspace," this is a weblog dedicated to news and information for fans of classic Hollywood as well as foreign classics.
Self-Styled Siren
Campaspe, of Toronto, Canada, says she has been blogging for almost a year now and her focus is almost exclusively on classic movies, give or take the occasional digression. Very occasional.
Stennieville.com
Devoted to the author's life as a "movie geek." Her regularly updated weblog tracks the movies she watches, many of which are classics. You'll also find lists, reviews, a Movie Club, and some links to other movie sites. Very entertaining.
Thrilling Days of Yesteryear
Extremely well-written and regularly updated web log written by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. focusing on classic movies and television and everything that goes with those media. First rate stuff.
This site also has an RSS feed, which you can access here:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/feedburner/ojHQ