Doug Jones on his monster influence Max Schreck
Doug Jones reflects on the eerie artistry of Max Schreck, exploring how the silent‑era icon shaped his own approach to creature performance and cinematic transformation…
15th June 2026
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2026
Mattes Up Close – Part 1
A rare deep dive into seldom‑seen matte paintings, showcasing hidden artistry, surprising discoveries, and the cinematic magic revealed when these classic illusions are viewed up close…
15th June 2026
A Gift Horse
A charming slice of vintage cinema resurfaces as A Gift Horse trots back into view, offering classic performances, warm nostalgia and a gentle reminder of old‑school movie magic…
13th June 2026
The Bookshelf
A guided dive into the NZPete Library, spotlighting standout books and journals on traditional special effects for collectors, researchers and curious FX enthusiasts…
13th June 2026
RKO Pictures
A look back at RKO Pictures, the groundbreaking Golden Age studio behind classics like King Kong, Citizen Kane and Hollywood’s most influential early innovations…
12th June 2026
Ceilings, Chandeliers and the Matte Artist
A light‑hearted dive into the unsung magic of matte ceilings and chandeliers, revealing how tiny painted details secretly transform ordinary sets into cinematic wonders…
10th June 2026
Whitlock’s Magic Creates Mel’s World
Mel Brooks doesn’t do subtlety—he kicks the door down, cracks a joke, and somehow still crafts comedy classics with monster-sized charm and chaotic brilliance…
9th June 2026
Featured Channels : Classic Entertainment
Showcasing timeless Hollywood clips and vintage performances that preserve film history while celebrating the artistry charm and cultural impact of classic cinema across generations…
5th June 2026
The Red Shoes
Powell and Pressburger’s dazzling classic twirls back into focus, blending obsession, artistry, and heartbreak with such hypnotic style it practically pirouettes off the screen…
17th March 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: Tribute to Joan Crawford
A smoky, confident pre‑Code moment showcasing Joan Crawford’s magnetic presence, blending sly glamour with bold attitude in a quick tribute to her fearless early‑era screen power…
14th March 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: Tribute To Busby Berkeley
A dazzling pre‑Code burst of Busby Berkeley flair, blending hypnotic choreography, bold staging, and cheeky cinematic spectacle into a quick tribute to his unmistakable early‑era showmanship…
13th March 2026
The Women of Pre-Codes Vol. 4
A bold pre‑Code showcase celebrating the era’s sharp‑tongued, stylish women, blending smoky charm, fearless attitude, and quick flashes of cheeky mischief in one lively clip…
12th March 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: Dames With Guns
A fierce pre‑Code moment where sharp‑witted women wield attitude and firepower, blending smoky glamour with bold defiance in a quick burst of stylish cinematic rebellion…
11th March 2026
The Women of Pre-Code Vol. 3
A lively pre‑Code showcase celebrating sharp‑tongued, stylish women whose smoky charm and fearless wit deliver quick flashes of cheeky mischief from cinema’s most daring early era…
10th March 2026
The Women of Pre-Code Vol. 2
A sharp, smoky pre‑Code showcase celebrating bold, stylish women whose fearless wit and cheeky charm deliver quick flashes of mischief from cinema’s most daring early era…
9th March 2026
Fay Wray’s Pre-Code Horrors
A chilling pre‑Code moment where Fay Wray mixes trembling glamour with bold terror, delivering a smoky, stylish burst of early horror mischief in one unforgettable clip…
8th March 2026
Pre-Codes Rejected For Reissue
A brisk pre‑Code glimpse at the clips deemed too bold for later reissue, showcasing smoky mischief, fearless attitude, and the era’s unapologetically daring cinematic spirit…
7th March 2026
Pre-Code Lobby Card and Poster Art
A vibrant pre‑Code gallery bursting with smoky charm and bold design, showcasing cheeky lobby cards and striking poster art from cinema’s most daring early era…
6th March 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: State and Regional Censorship: Hot Saturday (1932)
A sharp pre‑Code snapshot revealing how Hot Saturday ran afoul of state and regional censors, blending smoky mischief, bold themes, and the era’s unruly cinematic spirit…
5th March 2026
Pre-Codes: More Cartoons!
A playful pre‑Code cartoon burst mixing cheeky humor, smoky mischief, and bold early‑animation attitude, delivering a quick flash of the era’s most uninhibited animated antics…
4th March 2026
Pre Codes: Cartoons, Too!
A cheeky burst of pre‑Code animation packed with sly glamour, saucy humor, and bold early‑era attitude, delivering a lively flash of unruly vintage cartoon energy…
3rd March 2026
Pre-Code–The Unmentionables
A daring pre‑Code showcase spotlighting the era’s cheeky bravado and unruly flair, revealing how filmmakers danced around taboos with sly glamour and bold early‑Hollywood bite…
2nd March 2026
King of the Action Thriller
Alistair MacLean rose from bestselling novelist to Hollywood’s highest‑paid screenwriter shaping the action thriller genre with tightly crafted plots and relentless cinematic momentum…
1st March 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: Classic Clips Vol. 59
A lively pre‑Code burst filled with cheeky bravado, sly glamour, and bold early‑Hollywood bite, offering a quick flash of unruly vintage cinematic energy from the era’s most daring moments…
1st March 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: Classic Clips Vol. 58
A lively pre‑Code moment bursting with smoky charm and sly attitude, delivering a quick flash of daring mischief from cinema’s most uninhibited early era…
28th February 2026
Pre-Code Classic Clips: Vol. 57
A smoky, mischievous pre‑Code moment brimming with sly charm and bold attitude, offering a quick flash of daring early‑era cinematic flair without holding anything back…
27th February 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: Classic Clips Vol. 56
A spirited pre‑Code burst packed with cheeky bravado, sly glamour, and bold early‑Hollywood bite, offering a swift hit of unruly vintage cinematic energy from the era’s most daring moments…
26th February 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: Classic Clips Vol. 55
A cheeky pre‑Code burst brimming with sly glamour, spirited defiance, and bold early‑Hollywood bite, delivering a swift hit of unruly vintage cinematic energy from the era’s most daring moments…
25th February 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: Classic Clips Vol. 54
A lively pre‑Code burst filled with cheeky bravado, sly glamour, and bold early‑Hollywood bite, delivering a swift flash of unruly vintage cinematic energy from the era’s most daring moments…
24th February 2026
Pre-Code Hollywood: Classic Clips Vol. 53
A cheeky pre‑Code burst brimming with sly glamour, saucy energy, and bold early‑Hollywood bite, delivering a swift flash of unruly vintage cinematic attitude from the era’s most daring moments…
23rd February 2026
