Author: Tenkmovies

The year Trump entered the world: A look back at 1946

In 1946, The United Nations held its first meeting; Juan Perón was elected president of Argentina; Trygve Lie became the first Secretary-General of the United Nations; Syria and the Philippines became independent nations; Sony was founded (as Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering); The first bikini was modeled in Paris; Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis debuted their comedy partnership; Mensa was founded;… Continue reading The year Trump entered the world: A look back at 1946

Blindly washing your giant laundry in traffic

    Ulysses and the Giant Polyphemus (1905) Although it doesn’t really take off until the giant appears in the second half, Georges Méliès’s, interpretation of the story of Ulysses and Polyphemus shows flashes of his astounding creativity.         Mabel and Fatty’s Wash Day (1915) Stuck in lackluster marriages, neighbors Fatty and Mabel bond over laundry. When… Continue reading Blindly washing your giant laundry in traffic

The Quest – Episode 55

It’s the first week of February, so if you’ve been reading this blog even semi-regularly, you know that means it’s time to discuss my favorite film of all time.

Men are pigs: A look back at 2017

In 2017, Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States; The Nintendo Switch was released; Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria struck the US; Stephen Paddock killed 58 people at a Las Vegas music festival; The Walt Disney Company announced plans to purchase 21st Century Fox; The exposure of Harvey Weinstein as… Continue reading Men are pigs: A look back at 2017

It’s Logan!

It (2017) I watched the 1990 miniseries as a preteen and read the massive novel shortly after. I have a fond attachment for the performances of Annette O’Toole, John Ritter, Harry Anderson, Richard Thomas, and especially  Tim Curry as Pennywise. But, sadly, I watched it again a few years back and it doesn’t hold up. It’s long,… Continue reading It’s Logan!

The Quest – Episode 54

In this episode, Ben and I react to the fallout of the #Metoo movement and the seemingly endless wave of allegations of sexual impropriety rocking Hollywood.