Scott Marks
@scottemarks.bsky.social
“There are no 'old' movies, really - only movies you have already seen and ones you haven't.” ― Peter Bogdanovich
Art shouldn’t compete. Film Critic at the San Diego Reader.
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/big-screen/
Art shouldn’t compete. Film Critic at the San Diego Reader.
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/big-screen/
Tashlin worked on "Love Happy." You know where my loyalties lie. Besides, other than "Blazing Saddles," westerns and Jewish comedians don't mix. "Pardners," "The Frisco Kid," "Buck Benny Rides Again," "Punchy Cowpunchers," "Duchess & the Dirtwater Fox," etc.
December 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Tashlin worked on "Love Happy." You know where my loyalties lie. Besides, other than "Blazing Saddles," westerns and Jewish comedians don't mix. "Pardners," "The Frisco Kid," "Buck Benny Rides Again," "Punchy Cowpunchers," "Duchess & the Dirtwater Fox," etc.
Nascent nomophobics.
December 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Nascent nomophobics.
Have a Holly Dali Christmas!
December 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Have a Holly Dali Christmas!
And may all your Christmases be feeble min-ded...like MY MOTHER.
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
And may all your Christmases be feeble min-ded...like MY MOTHER.
Christmas tonight, dead mommy tomorrow.
"The Owosso Argus-Press," December 24, 1966.
"The Owosso Argus-Press," December 24, 1966.
December 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Christmas tonight, dead mommy tomorrow.
"The Owosso Argus-Press," December 24, 1966.
"The Owosso Argus-Press," December 24, 1966.
Eat, Drink & Beat Larry.
December 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Eat, Drink & Beat Larry.
Ethel & Julius Claus.
December 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Ethel & Julius Claus.
Biff: Hey, dad. What's mom going to do after Christmas dinner?
Dad: The dishes, if she fucking knows what's good for her.
#Merrymaga
Dad: The dishes, if she fucking knows what's good for her.
#Merrymaga
December 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Biff: Hey, dad. What's mom going to do after Christmas dinner?
Dad: The dishes, if she fucking knows what's good for her.
#Merrymaga
Dad: The dishes, if she fucking knows what's good for her.
#Merrymaga
FREE-KIDS! Jerry Colonna will appear in person next Tuesday to raffle off 2 children.
No purchase necessary. Winners must be present to win.
PS: One person's Jerry Colonna mustache is another person's Dirty Sanchez.
No purchase necessary. Winners must be present to win.
PS: One person's Jerry Colonna mustache is another person's Dirty Sanchez.
December 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
FREE-KIDS! Jerry Colonna will appear in person next Tuesday to raffle off 2 children.
No purchase necessary. Winners must be present to win.
PS: One person's Jerry Colonna mustache is another person's Dirty Sanchez.
No purchase necessary. Winners must be present to win.
PS: One person's Jerry Colonna mustache is another person's Dirty Sanchez.
In 1936, Christmas Dinner at Bill's Lunch would cost $4.20 to feed a family of 12.
December 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In 1936, Christmas Dinner at Bill's Lunch would cost $4.20 to feed a family of 12.
December 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Is "The Babe Ruth Story" a Christmas movie? It is in my house.
December 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Is "The Babe Ruth Story" a Christmas movie? It is in my house.
Bob: Hey! Whozat? John Waters? "Desperate Living." Big fan!
Dolores: Unhand him you upstart! Where's the Purel? And hike up your slacks, Bob!
#MerryChristmas
Dolores: Unhand him you upstart! Where's the Purel? And hike up your slacks, Bob!
#MerryChristmas
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Bob: Hey! Whozat? John Waters? "Desperate Living." Big fan!
Dolores: Unhand him you upstart! Where's the Purel? And hike up your slacks, Bob!
#MerryChristmas
Dolores: Unhand him you upstart! Where's the Purel? And hike up your slacks, Bob!
#MerryChristmas
It wouldn't be a Holiday dinner without inviting Mr. Peanut.
LIFE Magazine, November 21, 1949.
#ChristmasDinner
LIFE Magazine, November 21, 1949.
#ChristmasDinner
December 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It wouldn't be a Holiday dinner without inviting Mr. Peanut.
LIFE Magazine, November 21, 1949.
#ChristmasDinner
LIFE Magazine, November 21, 1949.
#ChristmasDinner
The architects of rainy day fun: Milton Bradley and the Parker Brothers.
December 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The architects of rainy day fun: Milton Bradley and the Parker Brothers.
December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
He's cold as ice, but he's so nice.
December 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
He's cold as ice, but he's so nice.
Media workhorse Arlene Francis plugs Reynolon miracle metalized plastic Christmas tree tinsel.
Keep out of reach of kids and pets.
LIFE Magazine, December 14, 1959.
Keep out of reach of kids and pets.
LIFE Magazine, December 14, 1959.
December 9, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Media workhorse Arlene Francis plugs Reynolon miracle metalized plastic Christmas tree tinsel.
Keep out of reach of kids and pets.
LIFE Magazine, December 14, 1959.
Keep out of reach of kids and pets.
LIFE Magazine, December 14, 1959.
Wrigley's Spearmint for Christmas!
LIFE Magazine, December 4, 1959.
LIFE Magazine, December 4, 1959.
December 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Wrigley's Spearmint for Christmas!
LIFE Magazine, December 4, 1959.
LIFE Magazine, December 4, 1959.