Category Archives: TV

Seeing Movies with an Audience

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Ted Hicks

One of the great pleasures of this year’s New York Film Festival was a special showing of The Princess Bride (1987). The film has developed a strong following in the 25 years since its initial release, though I didn’t realize … Continue reading →

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“Bond… James Bond.” The First Three Films

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Ted Hicks

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 50 years since Dr. No, the first James Bond film, was released. How is that possible? Am I that old? Then again, it feels like Bond has always been on the scene, part of … Continue reading →

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Smashed: Alcohol and Drugs in Film and TV

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Ted Hicks

The portrayal of alcoholism and drug addiction in film and television has evolved over time. Early depictions of drinking in films tended to be comic and unrealistic. W. C. Fields is one example. Another is The Thin Man series (1934 … Continue reading →

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Famous Monsters and Me

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Ted Hicks

I’ve often wondered how and why my interests developed as they did. I grew up on a small farm in Iowa in the 50s, and experienced all that went with that. So maybe it’s odd – or maybe it makes … Continue reading →

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Starting Out

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Ted Hicks

I realize the world hardly needs another blog about anything, but I’m going to take a run at it anyway. I plan to write mainly about movies, and also television, books, or anything else that gets my attention that I … Continue reading →

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