TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

Spring officially begins on March 20th , bringing with it longer days, flowers, and a sense of renewal. While our current calendar starts the year on January 1st, many cultures and historical traditions view the spring equinox as a natural and symbolic "new year" due to the renewal of nature associated with the season after a long winter. It's a time to embrace new beginnings, reconnect with nature, and find a bit of magic along the way.  To celebrate the Spring Equinox, you can watch some films that reflect the magic of nature and the themes of rebirth. At Multicom, our genre-focused YouTube channels offer a variety of content to suit every mood. This spring, our family-friendly channel, FamBrand , is the perfect place to find films full of adventure that are appropriate for people of all ages. Two standout films, The Magic Door and The Secret Path , capture the essence of spring's themes: growth, second chances, and the magic of transformation.  The Magic Door, fea...

The 1994 film A Christmas Romance , starring the great Olivia Newton-John , is a heartwarming story that reminds us of the true spirit of the holidays and is currently streaming on TheArchive ! Directed by Sheldon Larry , the film follows Julia Stonecypher, a widow with two young daughters struggling to make ends meet and face eviction. Then comes Brian Harding, a bank vice president who arrives to foreclose on Julia's home. Fate intervenes when Brian is injured and stranded at Julia's house, forcing him to spend Christmas with her family. What begins as an icy encounter transforms into a tender story of redemption, love, and the power of community. Olivia Newton-John's portrayal of Julia brings warmth and resilience to the screen. Her determination to create joy for her daughters despite their financial struggles is a testament to the holiday spirit. Also, Gregory Harrison’s character transforms from a cynical banker to a man elated by the kindness and joy Julia and her ...

As we kick off our countdown to Halloween, we are starting with some scares for all ages. TheArchive  has a huge genre collection including great titles like The Cannibal Man , Demonicus , and multiple Amityville sequels. But we'll get to those next time. For some spooky family fun here's a few of our favorites: In Teenage Space Vampires , geeky teen Bill Stetson witnesses a UFO landing near his small town and discovers that it contains a horde of vampires bent on ruling Earth by blocking the sun's rays.  In  Josh Kirby: Time Warrior! Chap. 1: Planet of the Dino-Knights , there is an ultimate super weapon, which Irwin 1138 separates into 6 pieces and scatters them throughout time. When the evil Dr. Zoetrope goes after them, Irwin enlists Josh Kirby to help him.  There's a ton of content in this series so dive in deep! In X-treme Teens , a teenager named Andy struggles with moving to a new city until he discovers a pair of x-ray vision goggles that help him unco...