TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

If you're up for some laughs this weekend, April Fools Day is the perfect chance to catch up on some comedic gems. Whether you're looking to relax with family and friends or have a solo movie night,  TheArchive  has classic comedies, recent stand-up specials, and everything in between. From Eddie Murphy to Bill Murray, Mel Brooks to Andy Kaufman, Lucille Ball to Whoopi, and Martin to Lewis - there's a lot to laugh about! And we have a chimpanzee! Here's just a few we're featuring in our "April Fools" lineup. Get to  TheArchive  to see our full collection. In the meantime... Todd Wilson and his comical chimpanzee companion have fallen on tough times. With nothing to lose, the duo travels to Las Vegas with the hopes of securing a show in Chick Balton's famous review.  The Entertainers  stars  Bob Newhart, Linda Gray, Richard Romanus, Bernard White, and Bill Erwin. In The Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Collection: Colgate Comedy Hour , i t's 28 episode

It is practically a global holiday with the release of John Wick: Chapter 4. But that's because of the man behind the character. Wick is in so many ways nearly as compelling as the artist who is Keanu Reeves. Keanu has played a wide range of characters throughout his career, but none have had the lasting impact and longevity of his role as the titular character in the John Wick film series. With its intense action sequences, stylized visuals, and unforgettable characters, the John Wick franchise has solidified Reeves' status as an action star and cultural icon, and has helped sustain his career well into his 50s.  John Wick is not only captivating and fascinating to watch, but also deeply human and relatable - qualities that blur the lines between the man and the performer.  Check out our TheArchive titles that give you a peek into Keanu's enviable life and formidable career. In our doc Keanu Reeves Journey to Success , experience firsthand, the secret life of one of the m

There's nothing like a good old fashioned bank run (or bank heist movie) to get the blood pumping.  TheArchive knows all too well that the lines between fact and fiction often blur. Hollywood has long been fascinated with the world of banking, producing some of the most iconic films of all time. However, as we've seen with the recent banking crisis, the reality of the financial world proves that fact is often stranger than fiction. But our fiction is pretty good too. This week we feature several high flying finance flicks that take us back to a bygone era when banks actually had enough cash to rob. In  Bank Robber , Billy  robs a bank because his gold digging girl is unsatisfied with his cash position. Utterly unimpressed with his bold move, she bails anyway, and so he hides out in a hotel to avoid the cops. Everyone in the hotel knows he's there and decides it would be fun to be on the take. Why rat him out when instead, they can bilk him for all his cash in exchange for

With the Oscars upon us this weekend, TheArchive celebrates its own Academy Award winning collection of films, most notably our Arthur Cohn library.  A rthur Cohn has produced some of the most acclaimed and awarded foreign language films and documentaries in the history of the Academy Awards, including " The  Sky Above The Mud Below ,"  " Dangerous Moves ," " Black and White in Color ," and "One Day in September." These films have been recognized for their powerful storytelling, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking subject matter. Three titles currently available from TheArchive include: Black and White In Color , directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, is set in the early years of World War I, in a small African colony, where a group of white colonists decide to declare war on their German neighbors who are on the other side of the border. The film follows the colonists' efforts to organize their war effort, including creating their own milita

As Women's History Month kicks off, TheArchive reflects on the critical creative and cultural contributions women make in the entertainment industry and beyond. We celebrate bold and powerful women who have shaped our world; whether through bravery, perseverance, sheer talent or all of the above, the following women have inspired and empowered generations. So, in honor of Women's History Month, let's take a look at some of the most indomitable women and the films that spotlight their strength, resilience, and impact. The Audrey Hepburn Story The biography of one of Hollywood's most famous actresses, Audrey Hepburn shares her story from early childhood living in Nazi-occupied Holland, to making it big in the USA as a movie star. Madonna: The Name of the Game Madonna's eclectic personality, even in her most recent and peculiar appearance at the Grammys, has captivated fans since she first came onto the scene, though few know of the years of hard work and struggles the

What's with all the bear movies? Like Antz and A Bug's Life, Dante's Peak and Volcano, Deep Impact and Armageddon, Hollywood loves to overdo a good thing and now they're doing it with bears! But who isn't? Two upcoming bear movies, Cocaine Bear and Blood and Honey, are are attacking theatres as we speak. But fun fact, they are "virtual" bears. If you want some real bear action then check out what we got on TheArchive . We don't have "Pablo Escobear," but we do have Grizzly . It remains to be seen what Cocaine Bear can cook up at the theatre but  Grizzly   r anked among the most successful films of 1976. Grizzly  was produced on a $750,000 budget, becoming   the most successful independent   motion picture of of that year, earning more than $39 million worldwide. It's good to note that Grizzly boasts a crew of more future Academy Award winners and nominees per capita than most legit Oscar films! Eight in fact! Sink your teeth into that. O

It's that time of year again folks. Break out the tissues and indulge in the never-ending drama that is reality dating shows. Even TheArchive has a couple reality trainwrecks.  Don't bother with actual relationships. Instead, watch a bunch of people find love in a controlled environment while the producers pull the strings off camera. Plus this year, the only new romantic comedy we get during the peak of American romantic contrivance is from Netflix starring Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher. What year is this, 2003? Next thing I'll see is a red envelope in my mailbox. So...you might as well fall in love with  TheArchive' s latest reality fare: Watch as potential lovers go on a series of " Turbo Dates :" surreal, absurd meetups in super speed while on the search for love and companionship. Watch a woman on a date reveal her looks before plastic surgery in a bad attempt at vulnerability, or a twisted dude looking for a woman who will lie to him. Hot.  Why A