4 Shots From 4 Films – Thomas Mitchell Edition!

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Bradley Crain

4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking.

I noticed that today, July 11th, 2025, is actor Thomas Mitchell’s 133rd birthday in cinema heaven! I can guarantee that I, along with most of you, watch him every year around Christmas time. I also found out today that he worked with my movie hero Charles Bronson on THE O. HENRY PLAYHOUSE TV series back in 1957. That combination of appearances makes Mitchell about as close to a cinematic immortal as a person can get!

Enjoy 4 shots from 4 films, with Thomas Mitchell!

*The O. Henry Playhouse: Two Renegades (1957)*

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special James Stewart Edition

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, we celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest American actors of all time, the wonderful James Stewart! It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 James Stewart Films

Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939, dir by Frank Capra, DP: Joseph Walker)

It’s A Wonderful Life (1946, dir by Frank Capra, DP: Joseph Walker and Joseph Biroc)

Rear Window (1954, dir by Alfred Hitchcock, DP: Robert Burks)

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962, dir by John Ford. DP: William H. Clothier)

Have A Classic 4th of July from Cracked Rear Viewer!

Posted on July 4, 2017 by gary loggins

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Today we celebrate America’s 241st birthday, and in honor I’ve gathered up some patriotic-themed movie posters for your Cracked Rear Viewing pleasure. Before you watch a parade, have a cookout, or enjoy your local fireworks, feast your eyes on these All-American posters: