Dr. Caligari's cabinet is now so crammed that he had to stow stuff in the Cupboard. Time may wound all heels but once in a while you need a cup of tea.
Before our feature presentation, ACME would like to start the evening with another Porky Pig Looney Tunes cartoon, the 1936 Alpine Antics (co-starring Beans), directed by Jack King.
The villain resembles Pete from Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse cartoons. He is voiced by the same actor, Billy Bletcher.
Before the start of our feature presentation, the staff of The ACME Eagle Hand Soap Radio Hour needed a pick-me-up and we could think of no better one than watching an episode of The French Chef with you -
We can think of no better comfort food than a fresh warm piece of bread with some butter
We've picked another entry from the excellent reference book, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider. Today's film is the 1973 horror classic The Wicker Man, directed by Robin Hardy, and starring Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt and Christopher Lee. The Wicker Man is well regarded by critics. Film magazine Cinefantastique described it as "The Citizen Kane of horror movies". Christopher Lee said that he considers this to be one of his greatest ever roles. This film is subtle in its thrills and chills, with an ending that is both shocking and truly memorable. So push away from the table, get settled in and join us in watching The Wicker Man.
The "evil eye" rowing boat, which takes Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) to and from his plane, was not constructed for this movie. It belonged to a resident of Plockton. Upon seeing it, the producers decided it would suit the movie. The boat survived until 2004 when it was destroyed in a storm.
Before our feature presentation, ACME would like to start the evening with another Porky Pig Looney Tunes cartoon, the 1936 Plane Dippy (co-starring Beans), directed by Tex Avery.
Porky gives his full name, without stuttering, as Porky Cornelius Washington Otis Lincoln Abner Aloysius Casper Jefferson Philbert Horatius Narcissus Pig.
Before the start of our feature presentation, the staff of The ACME Eagle Hand Soap Radio Hour would like to you to watch with us another post from the wonderful folks at Letters Live -
This was the perfect letter to hear after Valentine's Day and Olivia Coleman is the perfect person to read it (we may have posted this previously, but it's still funny as hell.)
We've picked another entry from the excellent reference book, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider. Today's film is the 1973 comedy drama American Graffiti, directed by George Lucas, (pre Star Wars), and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Cindy Williams and Wolfman Jack. The film received almost universal praise when released. Produced for a little more than 3/4 of a million dollars, American Graffiti has become one of the most profitable films ever. Since its initial release, the movie has earned an well over $200 million in box-office gross and home video sales The film is often referred to as a coming of age film but it is rather a farewell movie, for the gang at Mel’s Drive-In and the era (Camelot). So push away from the table, get settled in and join us in watching American Graffiti.
One of the main reasons why so many studios initially turned down the script was because George Lucas wanted at least 40 songs on the soundtrack, which would obviously lead to a large bill over the rights to these songs. Universal finally agreed to fund the picture when Lucas' friend Francis Ford Coppola (fresh from the success of The Godfather the year before) came on board as producer.
ACME would like to wishes all of their friends and family a happy and healthy New Year!
Before our feature presentation, ACME would like to start the evening with another Looney Tunes Porky Pig cartoon, the 1935Gold Diggers of '49, (featuring Beans,) directed by Tex Avery.
This is the first cartoon directed by Tex Avery for Warner Bros. Cartoons.
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, today's episode of The ACME Eagle Hand Soap Radio Hour is sponsored by Petronas:
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful rural area of Kuala Selangor, the film vividly brings to life the natural beauty and warmth of the people during that era.
Another facet of the Lunar New Year celebration, is about traditions. The ACME Eagle Hand Soap Radio Hour would like to start a tradition with your family by watching Ang Lee's comedy-drama 1994Eat Drink Man Woman, starring Sihung Lung, Wang Yu-wen, Wu Chien-lien, and Yang Kuei-mei. It is Lee's only film, to date, to be shot entirely in his native Taiwan. So why not sit back and relax (quick, find the most comfortable seat on the sofa,) get a snack or even a meal (perhaps order in some take out,) and a beverage and join The ACME Eagle Hand Soap Radio Hour in watching Eat Drink Man Woman.
The opening sequence - in which a Sunday lunch is lovingly prepared - took over a week to film.
ACME would like to wishes all of their friends and family a happy and healthy New Year!
Before our feature presentation, ACME would like to start the evening with the first Porky Pig Merrie Melodies cartoon, the 1935 I Haven't Got a Hat, directed by Friz Freleng.
This short marks the debut appearances of Little Kitty, Beans, Ham and Ex, Oliver Owl, and most famously Porky Pig. Many of the characters in this short were given their own shorts, to see if they were good recurring characters. WB particularly focused on Beans, to no avail, as Porky's stuttering successfully stole the show.
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, today's episode of The ACME Eagle Hand Soap Radio Hour is sponsored by Gucci:
Throughout the film, viewers see two families glimpsing each other through a shared window over the years. It’s a nod to the subtle traditions and rituals that remain over time.
We are just starting the Lunar New Year celebrations and we're sure you may already need a break from your family. Here at ACME, we can think of no better way to relax than watching a comedy about trying to get home. The ACME Eagle Hand Soap Radio Hour would like you to join us in watching comedy actor Xu Zheng as a disgruntled businessman in this timely lunar new year movie, Lost On Journey. A road movie much like the Steven Martin and John Candy film Planes, Trains and Automobiles, two unlikely accomplices find themselves making their way home during the busiest time of the year in China, Chunyun. So push away from the table, get comfortable and enjoy the film.
Director Yip Waiman delves deep into the Spring Festival phenomenon, and actors Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang shine as comic geniuses.The story is typically heartwarming, as Xu Zheng’s character Li finds himself getting drawn into zany adventures with Wang Baoqiang’s first time flyer Niu Geng, which eventually help to draw out his own ideas of what is important to him in his life.