Last week, we ventured into the golden age of black and white movies with a deep dive into “The Adventures of Captain Marvel,” a hallmark classic movie that […]
The Adventures of Captain Marvel
In the annals of superhero cinema, few serials stand as prominently or as pioneering as “The Adventures of Captain Marvel.” Released in 1941, this serial marked a significant […]
Buck Rogers: Where Sci-Fi Began
The character of Buck Rogers first materialized in the pages of pulp magazines, captivating readers with tales of daring exploits on fantastical planets…and questionable fashion choices on Saturn. […]
Before Lightsabers: A Review of the 1936 “Flash Gordon” Serial
Before laser swords and the galaxy far, far away, the very name “Flash Gordon” ignited the imaginations of adventure-loving audiences. In 1936, Universal Pictures brought Alex Raymond’s iconic […]
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
At Blind Skeleton, we’re fascinated by the way vintage entertainment intersects with the technology of its time. Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe, with its fantastical gadgets […]
King of the Rocket Men: A Classic Serial Adventure
In the golden days of matinee thrills, Republic Pictures held a special place in the hearts of young adventurers. Their serials, those action-packed tales broken into weekly chapters, […]
Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce, released in 1945, is a thought-provoking film noir directed by Michael Curtiz. Based on the novel by James M. Cain, this drama tells the story of […]
Battleship Potemkin
The 1925 Soviet film “Battleship Potemkin” by director Sergei Eisenstein is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative films in cinema history. Set during the […]
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Title: A Nightmarish Vision: Revisiting “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” In the annals of cinema history, few films have etched as indelible a mark as Robert Wiene’s “The […]
Alice Guy-Blache
Alice Guy-Blaché holds a revered position in the annals of film history, distinguished not only as one of the first female directors but also as a pioneering figure […]