Hitchcock's murder set-pieces are so potent, they can galvanize (and frighten) even a viewer who's seen them before!

It says something about the curious nature of film, that someone can be so alive on screen, when we're all too aware that they've passed. it underscores how we're mortal, and films are immortal (commenting on the death of Heath Ledger)

Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse... by Floyd Gottfredson will be warmly received by comics aficionados but should also intrigue Disney animation buffs who aren’t necessarily plugged into comic strip history... I have a feeling that this book, crafted with such obvious care, will earn Gottfredson a new legion of admirers.

Timing in life is everything.

Beauty and the Beast became the first animated feature ever nominated for best picture.

Shailene Woodley is reason enough to see 'The Fault in Our Stars.'

I had the great good fortune to interview Peggy Lee. Her memories of working with Walt Disney and his team were warm and upbeat.