Video Archive: With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) Kim's continuing with a look at Doris Day career today and the actress' final film, With Six You Get Eggroll.
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Video Archive: With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) Kim's continuing with a look at Doris Day career today and the actress' final film, With Six You Get Eggroll.
I am watching so much of Mariette Hartley’s work by pure coincidence this year. If Letterboxd tracked tv, I bet she’d be right on William Smith’s heels for my most viewed in 2025. Now watching McCloud (S5e7)
The voices of Rocky and Bullwinkle — June Foray #BOTD and Bill Scott. ‘We received the script when we arrived at the studio...We’d read it once and then record,” Foray said. “We never ad-libbed, ever! Because they were so brilliantly written.” #Cartoons
Shudder just added BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) to a stellar collection of 200+ pre-2000 horror titles, stretching all the way back to the silent era. No ads is a big plus too. #FilmSky #Halloween
The New Beverly is out here reminding me that I need to watch They Live again.
That John Carpenter collection…
I always feel a little ashamed when a cinema legend passes & I haven’t seen nearly enough of their films but it feels doubly so with Robert Redford. As such I’d like to hear folks’ underappreciated Redford recommendations. I’ve seen a lot of the big ones but I’d like to catch up on some unsung gems
It’s here! SEASON XIII - that’s 13. Unlucky for some? But not YOU! Look what delights await your ears…
A first-rate example of Hollywood’s geography-stitching location shooting. Cliffside dialogue shot in CO and jump (with stunt doubles) shot at the Fox Movie Ranch (now Malibu Creek State Park)
In our next installment of “That Is Quite The Headline”. My deep dive into women behind the camera in classic westerns continues.
What Robert Redford contributed to American films via Sundance is genuinely immeasurable. He was also an extraordinarily talented director--Ordinary People and Quiz Show are two of the best American studio movies of their eras--and an actor who somehow wore his incredible charisma almost shyly. RIP.
One of my most recent (and favorite) classic TV Leo moments. Not realizing a baby Robert Redford was in an episode of The Virginian I was watching before it clicked in my brain instantaneously.
Man, Robert Redford. RIP. A legend. And someone who's come up several times in my Rod Serling bio research. He starred in the very last episode of Playhouse 90, "In the Presence of Mine Enemies," and played Death in a beautiful Twilight Zone episode, "Nothing in the Dark."
I’m trying to think of my Robert Redford awakening. I remember seeing The Horse Whisperer in theaters. I was 11 or 12, but even then I knew he was special. He’s one of those actors who has always been in my conscience. It’s hard to put words behind a career like that. RIP.
This movie is an absolute gem. (Now streaming on Peacock).
I might be stretching the “different” genres a bit, but I’m running with it. William Smith: Chrome and Hot Leather, Invasion of the Bee Girls, Hell Comes to Frogtown and Laredo.
Stumbled onto Forrest Tucker in Gunsmoke. How is this not an F-Troop crossover? (She asks having watched 2 minutes of the episode so far, not knowing context).
We finished Hammer’s Karnstein Trilogy this season… THE VAMPIRE LOVERS /w @missmaimepeas.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/4JEd... LUST FOR A VAMPIRE w/ @kpierce624.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/32kX... TWINS OF EVIL w/ @kinogeekpress.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1Bum...
I love it when I stumble into a brand new rabbit hole.
Wagon Train writer Jean Holloway posed in an interesting shot with series actor Robert Horton. I’ve been diving into research on Holloway’s work and am increasingly intrigued.
Let’s open the Vampire Vault! It’s THE VAMPIRE LOVERS with @kpierce624.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/32kX...
My assorted algorithms are giving me all of the Domhnall Gleason, and I can only say one thing. It’s about damn time.
To celebrate our 60th anniversary, @tcmtv.bsky.social will air 18 film & TV titles preserved by the Archive! Restoration world premieres of “Black Girl” (Ossie Davis, 1972) and “The Magnificent Matador” (Budd Boetticher, 1955), a TV noir directed by Ida Lupino + more. Sep. 25–26: ucla.in/4nlxQOb
Now Watching. I’m not sure I’m wowed here, but with David Tennant and Tom Ellis here, this film is tailor made for Kim circa 2015.
It’s a Turtles kind of night.
Repost with a character who would make an excellent George Sanders/Any George Sanders character.
The Virginian Vault: Rope of Lies Season Two, Episode 25 Sometimes an episode comes along that just feels like a beast to talk about. Too many guest stars!! Not enough time! It's the struggle of a nostalgia nerd. Frankly though, this was not what I was expecting when I read the “Rope of Lies”…
The Universal Monsters are making their seasonal return to streaming! 🎃 Just added to Tubi: BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954) #FilmSky
Writer Kathleen Hite on-during her time on Gunsmoke. From a July 28, 1963 article in "The Blade" entitled: The Lady is a Writer of Gunsmsoke scripts We didn't deserve her.
The Virginian Vault: “Another’s Footsteps” Season Two, Episode Twenty-Four Nerdy confession alert. We’ve finally gotten to what is probably my favorite “type” of The Virginian episode types, the mooney James Drury romantic narratives. As we get to season two, episode 24, "Another's Footsteps",…
Midnight Movie Vault: The Phantom Empire (1988) Gentle readers, I’m a Fred Olen Ray neophyte. I ventured into Evil Toons last year, but I’ve yet to fully dip my toes into this filmmaker’s decidedly quirky filmography… until today that is. I am not exaggerating when I say I was “today years old”…
I’m actually annoyed it took me so long to watch it. That was adorable and comfort movie really is the perfect way to describe it.
Video Archive: Romance on the High Seas (1948) Kim sticks with the Doris Day marathon and sits down to talk about the legendary actress' first film, Romance on the High Seas.
I started the year watching Gordon Scott's Tarzan and before to long finally held myself to a long-standing goal... watching Mike Henry's Tarzan movies. I reflected on the beginning of the experience for Piercing Pop Culture.
Thank you for calling this out!! I just Googled and this one is new to me… and I need to track this down! I somehow missed this in the many times I’ve looked over Glen Larson’s filmography.
The Clu Gulager deep dive continues. #NowWatching
“I just sat at the drums and said, ‘Can I have a go?’ I just took to it.” — Honey Lantree #BOTD Lantree, hairdresser turned drummer for the Joe-Meek-produced (boy) band The Honeycombs. A boy band w/a girl drummer is still rare. In the 1960s it was unheard of. A wee thread on this inspiring figure!
The Virginian Vault: “The Intruders” Season Two, Episode Twenty Three As “The Intruders” came around, I was preparing myself for a “Judge Garth episode”. Speaking truthfully, there’s little I enjoy more than watching Lee J Cobb chew the scenery with his traditional verve, I don’t always vibe with…
For the evening crowd.
Get the kid *and* the bike because we're heading to The Mexican Place to check out #Troma Entertainment's crown jewel: #TheToxicAvenger (1984). CW: Dog death, child death, attempted sexual assault and the use of many, many slurs.
Tomorrow on Patreon: we hit the halfway point of ALIEN: EARTH with 1.04 "Observation"
Catty Corner Movies: Oscar (1991) Lisa makes her Piercing Pop Culture debut with Nebula to poke some gentle fun at the 1991 Sylvester Stallone deep cut, Oscar. However, don’t take this to mean we don’t dig Oscar. We respect Oscar in this house.
I love this quote. I wish I could have spoken with my grandmother about that same subject. I have a feeling she would have said something similar.
I’m down a deep rabbit hole about film criticism, film influencers… how we look at film reviews today. Who are the people who you look forward to hearing their opinions on something? Who are the writers/creators you actively look for their coverage? There are no wrong answers here.
The Virginian Vault: “Smile of a Dragon” Season Two Episode 22 So, there's been a few episodes of The Virginian that have messed with my fangirl feelings. I'm looking at you "The Mountain and the Sun" *sniffle*. However, this one is another which had me sucked in... and I really wasn't expecting…
Thank you for posting!! This is a fascinating read and I’m thinking I might need to deep dive into Loos story. There’s some really interesting titles in her filmography.
Update: the screenwriters were a married couple. I am delighted and fascinated. Mary Loos and Richard Sale.
“Maybe you wouldn’t have such a loose foot if I gave you a permanent limp…” I have so many questions on how this writer feels about marriage based on this proposal.
Midnight Movie Vault: Ghost Writer (1989) Adapted from original post dated June 10th, 2025 on Piercing Cinema Substack. Sometimes a movie comes along that blindsides you. Sometimes it's a work you click on with no knowledge (like I did with Terror at London Bridge). In other instances, it's a…
Video Archive: Count Yorga (1970) In this week's Video Archive, Kim sits down to discuss the deep cut delight that is Count Yorga, Vampire. Roger Perry may or may not now be one of my favorite Van Helsing figures. This one was wacky, weird and is a backstory I'd love to dig more into.
Working on Zontar this morning actually! I’ve been slowly working on Larry Buchanan’s filmography this year as well. I’m definitely vibing with it.
Adding this to the list!! Thank you for the call out! This is exactly what I’m searching for right now!
My #LetterboxdFriday thus far and kids, I’m having a blast. #LastFourWatched.
Retro Rewind: Racquet (1979) Kim sits down in an archive video post to talk about all the Love Boat-ey joy of Racquet.
I’m shamefully underviewed on Agar and trying to remedy that led me to this movie. And now I need to find more. 😂
Now Watching: The Brain from Planet Arous. I may or may not be obsessed.
The Virginian Vault: “A Matter of Destiny” Season Two, Episode Twenty-One. Holy guest stars, Batman! Kids, I must admit I'm a little surprised how much Peter Graves has (and will continue to) come up in Piercing Pop Culture over the coming weeks. With that being said, here he is again in "A Matter…
So @tcmtv.bsky.social is enabling my ongoing George Nader marathon… Who are we kidding. I didn’t need encouragement.
This is one of my quests right now! YouTube keeps dangling it in front of me only to not actually have it on the site… or any streaming. I need to just give in and get the dvd. I’m really intrigued by this one!
Martin Milner AND Ed Nelson?!? You’re speaking my language, movie.
How is this Rudolph Valentino somehow the most lackluster part of this TV movie about Rudolph Valentino? I wouldn’t think this Valentino film would be secretly about June Mathis… I mean, I’m not complaining, but color me surprised.
YouTube Screening Series: Call to Danger (1973) Today Kim sits down for a multi-purpose video post! Peter Graves and Clu Gulager in a failed-pilot/made-for-tv-movie available on YouTube? Yes, please!
For those who might have missed the good news. We finally have Billy and Dom Eat the World in the US. (I stumbled onto it while trolling through Prime). I may be just a bit biased, but this show gave me so much joy. Gentle, easy joy.
What film most reminds you of your childhood?
Thelma Schoonmaker will be honored by The International Broadcasting Convention in Sept. "Her dedication to storytelling, technical brilliance and lifelong commitment to collaboration exemplify the very best of our industry." variety.com/2025/artisan... #FilmSky
Those U.N.C.L.E. books!!! I think would have such trouble if that was near me 😂
I’m going up need to scope that one out! Worth a read?
I'm fully committed to this deep-dive into The Virginian. I mean... d'uh, Bruce Dern is in this episode.
Thank you!! (The Ed Nelson superfan label gave me so much joy ❤️).
Love it! The Birds was, I’m pretty sure my first Hitchcock. Looking over Pleshette’s filmography and I’m inclined to say it’s her best dramatic work, but there are still quite a few corners of her filmography I need to dive into. I could be missing something great.
Suzanne Pleshette is a queen and we didn’t deserve her. However, I’m embarrassed to admit I watched Along Came a Spider on my ongoing Ed Nelson completion quest.
I'm starting to think my opinion on #WAR2 is a bit of a hot take youtu.be/OHLhmo3oDCs #filmsky
Queer Horror
Nobody 2 has a lot of action, but way too much unwanted family drama. Then again, it has a lot of action. Check out my full review for more… number9moviereviews.blogspot.com/2025/08/nobo...
Still working on my #Coolie review, but the review for #War2 is up now trashwire.com/2025/08/16/w... 📽️
My heart and my soul stood no chance! #KpopDemomHunters #LGBTQ #Animation #FilmSky
Ok. Its time to finally to tune in! #NowWatching Ne Zha! #animation #FilmSky
Sharing my #Coolie review with a deep, exasperated sigh #filmsky 📽️ trashwire.com/2025/08/17/c...
Video Archive: Empire of the Ants (1977) The cult movie goodness continues as Kim talks about Empire of the Ants (1977).
My #LastFourWatched. One of my most closely related batches in a while. YouTube views, all.
Twinless has been awarded the Audience Award from the 2025 CinemaQ Film Festival! And I agree! Thought it was pretty great! #Twinless #DylanOBrien #CinemaQFilmFestival #FilmSky Check out my review: youtube.com/watch?v=Dm9ElU…
This is one of those fun episodes where @joelipsett.bsky.social and I don't fully agree on a film, which made for one of our more interesting conversations!
Name a film with a bunny. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Cheers for this movie using one of Ed Nelson’s Peyton Place headshots for one of the movie’s newspaper clippings.
It’s been my goal this year to start talking more about the stuff I love. Ergo, I’m talking about my favorite Steve Allen clip, while letting my flag wave as a proud Steve and Eydie fangirl over at Piercing Pop Culture today. piercingcinema.com/2025/08/14/s...
Favorite Films of the 1970s. This was really hard. Trying to evaluate classics vs. faves. Lots of close lists. 70: Airport 71: Klute 72: What’s Up, Doc? 73: Paper Moon 74: Young Frankenstein 75: Jaws 76: Murder By Death 77: Opening Night 78: Animal House 79: All That Jazz
Kanopy has Hitchcock rarities for his b'day incl. silents, early Talkies + wartime shorts: THE RING (1927) CHAMPAGNE (1928) THE FARMER’S WIFE (1928) THE MANXMAN (1929) BLACKMAIL (1929) MURDER (1930) THE SKIN GAME (1931) SABOTAGE (1936) JAMAICA INN (1939) BON VOYAGE/AVENTURE MALGACHE (1944) #FilmSky
My deep dive into the Virginian continued today with Richard Carlson and Hugh Marlowe guesting in consecutive episodes. While I adore both men, it gave me such joy to think about the “Richard Carlson and Hugh Marlowe are the same men” confusion.
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“He was amazing to watch. It was a lesson in itself. I think I learned more about acting from John than anybody.” — Al Pacino on John Cazale (1935-1978) #BOTD #FilmSky
I talked about my status as a card carrying Richard Crenna fangirl and remembered that we didn’t deserve Patty Duke over at Piercing Pop Culture. Nightmare (1974)
For the nighttime crowd! Our @denverfilmcritics.bsky.social crowd sat down to talk The Naked Gun, 1990s comedy and nostalgia. And kids, had to swallow back my skepticism @knighthawk7734.bsky.social @trashwire.bsky.social
Martin Milner, William Schallert AND James Drury in the same Rawhide episode?? Where have you been all my life?
I have gotten the same article about the same actor sent to me this week in my different notification forms. Stop doing this to me. He’s 94. My eyes only read half the headlines initially and my heart can’t take the shock.
I chatted about #TheNakedGun, '90s parodies, comedy that breaks the rules of second-screen viewing, and what's so great about smart "dumb" humor with @kpierce624.bsky.social and @knighthawk7734.bsky.social over on the @denverfilmcritics.bsky.social podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Post one of the most haunting shots in movie history from a film made before the year 2000.
This as been… quite the week 😂. YouTube views all. 2/4 continue the Clu Gulager deep dive.