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Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a 1928 comedy directed by Charles Reisner and starring Buster Keaton, Marion Byron, Ernest Torrence, and Tom McGuire. It features one of the most iconic and parodied scenes in cinematic history.STEAMBOAT BILL, JR (1928) 4K FULL MOVIE

Safety Last! is a 1923 comedy directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor, and starring Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother, and Noah Young. It contains one of the most famous shots of the Silent Era, Harold Lloyd dangling from a broken clock on a tall building.Safety Last! Harold Lloyd (1923) Full Silent Movie

Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood is a 1922 adventure film directed by Allan Dwan and starring Douglas Fairbanks, Enid Bennett, Sam De Grasse, Wallace Beery, and Allan Hale. It was the first movie to receive a Hollywood premiere.Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood (922) | Full Movie - YouTube

The Great Train Robbery is a 1903 western directed by Edwin s. Porter and starring Justus D. Barnes, Broncho Billy Anderson, and Walter Cameron. It’s widely regarded as the first American Western blockbuster and one of the earliest true action films.The Great Train Robbery - 1903

A Trip To The Moon is a 1902 science fiction film written, directed, and starring Georges Méliès. It is considered the first science fiction film.A Trip To The Moon | Classic Sci-Fi Silent Film 1902 | Color Restored HD

City Lights is a 1931 Silent Film directed by Charlie Chaplin and starring Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherril, Harry Myers, and Victor Alexander.City Lights

This season of Casabloga goes back to where movies first learned to speak…without words.Casabloga: Silent Treatment begins on 31 May 2026

My favourite movies I watched this year

The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland, Margaret Hamilton, Frank Morgan, Billie Burke, and Ray Bolger. It is an adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.Wicked and Wicked: For Good is a 2024/2025 musical directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathon Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. They're based on the book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory McGuire.Follow Summer on Instagram and Tik Tok @summermoran.

8-Bit Christmas is a 2021 Christmas movie directed by Michael Dowse and starring Winslow Fegley, Neil Patrick Harris, June Diane Raphael, and Steve Zahn. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Spirited is a 2022 Christmas movie directed by Sean Anders and starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, and Tracey Morgan. It's a musical reimagining of A Christmas Carol. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

The Holdovers is a 2023 Christmas drama directed by Alexander Payne, written by David Hemingson, and starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa. It's set in the 1970s and shot and edited like a film of the era. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 film directed by Tim Burton, written by Caroline Thompson, and starring Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Diane Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, and Vincent Price. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Fried Green Tomatoes is a 1991 film directed by John Avnet, written by Fannie Flagg and Carol Sobiesk, and starring Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, and Jessica Tandy. It's based on Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café by Fannie Flagg. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Grumpy Old Men is a 1993 comedy directed by Donald Petrie, written by Mark Steven Johnson, and starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, and Daryl Hannah. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Big Eyes is a 2014 biopic directed by Tim Burton and starring Amy Addams and Christoph Waltz. It's based on the true story of Margaret Keane.Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe 

KPop Demon Hunters is a 2025 animated musical directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and starring Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Across the Universe is a 2007 jukebox musical written and directed by Julie Taymor and starring Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, and Joe Anderson. It's based on the songs of The Beatles.Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Rocky I, II, III, IV, V, and Balboa are sports dramas directed by John G. Alvidsen and Sylvester Stallone, written by Sylvester Stallone, and starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Mr. T, Dolph Lundgren, and Antonio Tarver. Creed I, II, and III are sports dramas directed by Ryan Coogler, Steven Caple Jr, and Michael B. Jordan, written by Aaron Covington, Sylvester Stallone, and Keenan Coogler, and starring Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Sylvester Stallone, Wood Harris, Jonathan Majors, and Mila Davis-Clark.Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a 2007 Gothic horror musical directed by Tim Burton, written by John Logan, and starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, and Timothy Spall. It was based on the 1979 stage play by the same name.Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Killer Klowns From Outer Space is a 1988 comedy horror film directed, produced, and written by the Chiodo Brothers, and starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, and John Allen Nelson. It's become a cult film over the years.Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Eyes of the Mothman is a 2011 documentary directed by Matthew J. Pellowsk, narrated by Richard Pait, and featuring interviews with multiple residents of Point Pleasant. The film covers the history of Point Pleasant to give the full story of the Mothman. (This episode was recorded and edited entirely on my iPhone because my laptop is being weird, so please excuse any audio issues) Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe  

The Phantom of the Opera is a 2004 musical directed by Joel Schumacher, written by Schumacher and Andrew Lloyd Webber, and starring Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, and Minnie Driver. It's based on the Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which in turn was based on Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux.Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Desperate Housewives is a dramedy show that ran from 2004 to 2012. It was created by Marc Cherry and stars Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, and Nicollette Sheridan. This episode covers the last four seasons.Follow Summer on Instagram and Tik Tok @summermoranIntro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

High Strung is a 1991 indie comedy directed by Roger Nygard, and starring Steve Oedekerk, Jim Carrey, Thomas F. Wilson, and Denise Crosby. It's an early, mostly unknown Jim Carrey film.High Strung on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnroN01sXUYIntro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Cobra Kai is a martial arts drama show which aired from 2018 to 2025. Created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and starring Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña, and Mary Mouser. It a continuation of the Karate Kid film series. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

The Pacific Coast is beautiful… but it also has a dark side. From elusive serial killers haunting the Bay Area to mysterious figures watching hikers from cliffs, this area is rife with secrets. I’m Trevor, and this is Oddly Pacific, a podcast exploring the mysteries that drift along the Pacific shoreline. Our first season begins on Wednesday August 27, with a new episode every Wednesday until October 29. But in the meantime, subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts and join me for a journey into the strange and...Oddly Pacific...

The Karate Kid is a 1984 martial arts film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Robert Mark Kamen, and starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Marita, Elizabeth Shue, and William Zabka. The Karate Kid Part II is a 1986 martial arts film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Robert Mark Kamen, and starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Marita, Tamlyn Tomita, and Yuji Okumoto The Karate Kid Part III is a 1989 martial arts film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Robert Mark Kamen, and starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Marita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, and Sean Kanan The Next Karate Kid is a 1994 martial arts film directed by Christopher Cain, written by Mark Lee, and starring Hilary Swank, Pat Morita, Michael Ironside, and Chris Conrad The Karate Kid is a 2010 martial arts film directed by Harald Zwart, written by Christopher Murphey, and starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Wenwen Han, and Zhenwei Wang Karate Kid: Legends is a 2025 martial arts film directed by Jonathan Entwistle, written by Rob Lieber, and starring Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Sadie Stanley, and Joshua Jackson Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

The Cable Guy is a 1996 comedy horror directed by Ben Stiller, written by Lou Holtz Jr, and starring Jim Carrey, Mathew Broderwick, Leslie Mann, and Jack Black Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Moulin Rouge! a 2001 musical romantic comedy directed, produced, and written by Baz Luhrmann and starring Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, Jim Broadbent, and Richard Roxburgh. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Bridge to Terabithia is a 2007 film directed by Gábor Csupó, written by David L. Paterson, and starring Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Bailee Madison, and Robert Patrick. It was based on the 1977 novel of the same name by Katherine Paterson. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

A Hard Day's Night is a 1964 comedy directed by Richard Lester, written by Alun Owen, and starring The Beatles. It was the band's first feature film. Intro and outro music by Trinity Sharpehttps://linktr.ee/trinity.sharpe

Season Four of Casabloga goes live tomorrow!

I watched 73 films theatrically this year, and from that 73 I have narrowed it down to my favourite 20.

New Year's Eve is a 2011 film directed by Garry Marshall, written by Katherine Fugate, and starring Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jon Bon Jovi, and Michelle Pfeiffer. It has a massive ensemble cast with multiple stories going on at once.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a 2024 Christmas movie directed by Dallas Jenkins and starring Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, and Beatrice Schneider. It's based on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson.

It's A Wonderful Life is a 1946 film directed by Frank Capra and starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, and Henry Travers. It's based on The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern.

The Polar Express is a 2004 Christmas movie directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Nona Gaye, and Jimmy Bennet. It's based on the The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.

Elf is a 2003 Christmas movie directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, and Mary Steenburgen. It is often considered one of the best Christmas movies of all time.

The Santa Clause 2 is a 2002 Christmas movie directed by Michael Lembeck and starring Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Eric Lloyd.The Santa Clause 3 is a 2006 Christmas film directed by Michael Lembeck and starring Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Martin Short.The Santa Clauses is a Christmas series on Disney+ created by Jack Burditt and starring Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, and Elizabeth Allen-Dick.

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a 2009 stop-motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson and starring George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and Jason Schwartzman. It's based on the novel by Roald Dahl.

Parkland is a 2013 historical drama written and directed by Peter Landesman and starring Zac Efron, Paul Giamatti, and Billy Bob Thornton. It's based on the book Reclaiming History Four Days in November: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy by  Vincent Bugliosi.

Frozen II is a 2019 animated film directed by Jennifer Lee and starring Kristen Bell, ldina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff. The film has a darker tone than the first film.

Secondhand Lions is 2003 a film written and directed by Tim McCanlies and starring Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, and Robert Duvall. It's a coming of age story.

The Apprentice is a 2024 biopic directed by Ali Abbasi, Gabriel Sherman, and starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, and  Maria Bakalova. It's based on Donald Trump's life in the late 1970s, early 1980s.

Nosferatu is a 1922 silent horror film directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, and Greta Schröder. It was loosely based on Dracula by Bram Stoker.

The VelociPastor is a 2017 comedy horror movie written and directed Brendan Steere and starring Gregory James, Alyssa Kempinski, and Daniel Steere. It's not meant to be taken seriously at all.

It Follows is a 2015 horror film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and starring Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, and Olivia Luccardi. The premise is what if a curse could be an STD?

Bates Motel is a series that ran from 2013-2017. by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, and Anthony Cipriano and starring Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke. It's a modern-set prequel to Psycho.

Psycho II is a 1983 film directed by Richard Franklin, written by Tom Holland, and starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, and Meg Tilly.Psycho III is a 1986 film directed by Anthony Perkins, written by Charles Edward Pogue, and starring Perkins, Diana Scarwid, and Jeff Fahey.Psycho IV: The Beginning is a 1990 film directed by Mick Garris, written by Joseph Stefano, and starring Anthony Perkins, Henry Thomas, and Olivia Hussey.