Miss Piggy
Not technically a ‘biography’, since the wonderful Miss Piggy is a fictional character, but as close as we can get …
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In a Lonely Place
A lesser-known, but classic Humphrey Bogart movie, possibly his best performance in the film noir genre – Bogart plays screenwriter Dixon Steele, accused of a murder that he may, or may not, have committed. It is a riveting character study that must be seen to be appreciated.
Best Halloween movies to watch with your family
Halloween movies for family viewing There are actually some excellent, family-oriented movies that you can watch with your family on Halloween, including:
The House That Dripped Blood
The House That Dripped Blood (1971) starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Jon Pertwee
In short, Amicus’ The House that Dripped Blood is an anthology movie. It uses the vehicle of a house where various horrific things have happened to string together four short stories. All stories were written by the famous Robert Bloch (Psycho among many others).
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Rosie song lyrics [Bye Bye Birdie]
Rosie song lyrics — sung in Bye Bye Birdie by Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh
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Kids! song lyrics
Kids! song lyrics — performed in Bye Bye Birdie by Maureen Stapleton, Paul Lynde, Dick Van Dyke & Bryan Russell
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A Lot of Living to Do
A Lot of Living to Do song lyrics — performed in Bye Bye Birdie by Jesse Pearson, Ann-Margret, Bobby Rydell, Lorene Yarnell Jansson and Sweet Apple TeenagersRead More »A Lot of Living to Do
Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie (1963) starring Dick Van Dyke, Janet Leigh, Ann-Margret, Maureen Stapleton, Paul Lynde, Bobby Rydell
Bye Bye Birdie is a musical, with the songs held together by a fairly funny story. Actually, there are two or three stories interwoven together. It stars Dick Van Dyke as Albert, an unsuccessful songwriter who wants to be a successful chemist. But his controlling mother (Maureen Stapleton) pressures him into staying in the job. Much to the chagrin of his girlfriend Rosie (Janet Leigh). Rosie gets the idea of saving the song business by having them write a song. A song that’s guaranteed to be a hit.
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Spawn
Spawn is a superhero movie dark, edgy, etc. that is better known for its special effects than its acting or storytelling — never a good sign.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), starring Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Benny Hill
I’m very conflicted writing this review of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I loved it as a child, but I have trouble enjoying it as an adult. Time Magazine began its review saying the film is a “picture for the ages — the ages between five and twelve” and that’s probably accurate. Even as an adult, I truly enjoy the various musical numbers (especially with Dick Van Dyke at the fair, performing Me Ol’ Bamboo, and several others). As well as the first half of the movie, up until the fantasy dream sequence.