TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

(Disney/Hulu) If you like high-stakes action and political intrigue, Hulu/ABC’s Paradise should be at the top of your watch list. The season premiere attracted 7 million viewers globally across it's first nine days and ABC will begin airing the series in weekly installments later this month. This drama follows a specialized security team tasked with safeguarding a former president, and it’s packed with suspense, unexpected twists , and standout performances. Best of all, Paradise features incredible talent from our library, including Gerald McRaney, James Marsden, and Sarah Shahi. While diving into this show , why not check out some of their other work? Before he was caught up in the political turmoil of Paradise , James Marsden was in Gone in a Heartbeat . This tense drama follows two high school boys who kidnap Jan and demand a ransom from her husband, Mark. What starts as a quick-money scheme soon spirals out of control, forcing Mark into a desperate game of cat and mouse to...

(A.M.P.A.S./Disney/Hulu) With the Oscars upon us this weekend , we want to highlight films that feature the two nominees who star in films from our Multicom library.  Both Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones are nominated for their roles in The Brutalist, a film about a visionary architect who comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, he settles in Pennsylvania, where a wealthy and prominent industrialist recognizes his talent. Felicity Jones is up for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Adrien Brody is up for Best Actor in a Leading Role.  Before The Brutalist, Adrien Brody starred in the 1997 film The Last Time I Committed Suicide . This film is about Neal Cassady living the beat life during the 1940s, working at The Tire Yard, and philandering around town. However, he envisions a happy life with kids and a white picket fence. When his girlfriend, Joan, tries to kill herself, he gets scared and runs away. Ho...

It’s almost Valentine's Day! Presently, Valentine's Day is celebrated with sweet treats, romantic dinners, and watching movies centered around love and relationships, but the origins of Valentine's Day are much different. The holiday dates back to ancient Rome, where St. Valentine, a priest, was said to have secretly married couples against Emperor Claudius II’s wishes. Over time, his legacy evolved into a celebration of love, and by the Middle Ages, handwritten valentines became a popular tradition. Fast-forward to today, and what better way to honor the holiday than with movies that capture love in all its forms? At TheArchive , we’re celebrating the season of love with Personally Yours , a charming 2000 romantic comedy directed by Jeffrey Reiner and starring Valerie Bertinelli that brings together romance, family, and second chances. Personally Yours follows Susannah and Jesse Stanton, a couple who divorced two years ago but remain connected through their three chil...