About Leonard Maltin

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• BECKY DAVIS | May 16, 2012 11:49 PMReply

  I'VE GOT A CARTOON ? FOR YOU. I REMEMBER AS A KID SEEING A CARTOON THAT WAS A SPOOF OF THE FILM"A NIGHT AT THE OPERA" IS THAT CARTOON AVAILABLE ANYWHERE? THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT!

• Ron Ebner | May 12, 2012 3:28 PMReply

  Hi, Leonard. Just love your informative reviews and candid interviews with various stars. Since I'm a major Disney movie and star fan I particularly enjoyed your talks with Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Tim Considine, etc. Your line, "I can't believe I'm sitting here with the Hardy Boys" gave me goose bumps! I recently finished and published "Hollywood Celebrities: Where Are They Now?" which contains short bios of many former stars and supporting actors. One former Disney player, Rudy Lee--who was in the 1958 "Annette" serial--has disappeared from public view. Do you have any knowledge of this fine child actor? Thanks for any info you may have and for doing such good work in the entertainment field.

• Brian Keith O'Hara | May 1, 2012 10:32 PMReply

  Hello Leonard, I've been researching Bobby Driscoll and also LAPD because I was curious about Bobby's 1959 arrest in Pasadena, specifically, whether someone interceded on his behalf or not. After reading about the Rampart scandal of the 70's and 80's and the sordid accusations against Sgt. Lloyd Martin(much like Norman Pilcher of Scotland Yard) and the treasure trove of corruption connected to Charlotte Shelby, both in the LA DA's Office and LAPD, I can't help but believe that someone interceded on his behalf, the evidence would have led to anyone else's arrest and prosecution. Which is not the picture that is often painted of Bobby's post Hollywood career. Someone obviously did care. I was just curious if you had ever heard anything about that. Thanks

• Rob Hamill | April 24, 2012 7:35 AMReply

  G'day Leonard, a bit cheeky of me perhaps but just read your review about a New Zealand film and wondered if you would be keen to see our New Zealand made film which will be screening at a film festival in New York late June. Myself and director Annie Goldson will be there for Q&A's after each screening options http://ff.hrw.org/film/brother-number-one?city=5 The trailer can be seen at www.brothernumberone.co.nz Sorry if this is a perceived as being a bit forward but not sure how else to 'get it out there'. The film has received almost unanimous five star (out of five) reviews here in NZ. And the response we have had in London, Amsterdam, Biaritz, Melbourne etc has been staggering. This will be the first screenings (along with Human Rights Watch FF in Chicago in May) in the United States. Regards Rob Hamill

• olaf | April 15, 2012 2:06 AMReply

  Mr.Maltin Some years back there was a great site where one could find any information for old movies, actors, actresses producers, directors and Bio's of each. That site was allmovie.com . What the new owners have done to a once great site is a travesty. I saw a comment below by one person who's intrest is in Alan Ladd and all he would have to do was go to this site, type in Alan Ladd's name and all the films and T.V. appearances he ever made would appear on his computer screen. Included would have been the names of the supporting cast for each movie and T.V. performance. You could even research foreign movies, actors etc. Now to cut to the chase. I would like to know weather there is a site out there on the internet that provides the same information as on the old allmovie.com site. If not it would be great if you could provide this service on a new site since you have an infinate knowledge of the movie industry. Leaving all of those who love old movies as much as I do a way to explore and delve into such a rich history of film making. Best Wishes OLAF

• dwj | March 22, 2012 8:42 PMReply

  Hi Leonard, just wondering when there will be more MC. Back in Nov. 2010, after receiving Issue 28, I subscribed again for the next 4 issues - - - - -. Are they eventually coming or have we come to an end? If they are coming, keep my money gladly as I love MC, if not could you arrange a refund for me. I hope it's the former. - dwj.

• Paul F. Etcheverry | March 15, 2012 1:16 PMReply

  Greetings, Leonard - While I am much looking forward to seeing Napoleon, my mind has been on classic comedy of late. I refer to your books on comedy films in my March 8 blog posting - http://psychotronicpaul.blogspot.com/2012/03/this-blogs-favorite-checkered-cap.html I never made it to Slapsticon, but Richard Roberts used to program an annual all comedy weekend at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum and run absolutely astounding (and of course, ridiculously rare) short subjects from the silent and early talkie eras. Enjoyed them immensely and I'm sure you would to. Cheers!

• Mark Leff | March 12, 2012 3:36 PMReply

  I buy your books every year, why is Pierce Brosnan who has made over 50 movies not listed in the index of stars. Thank you

• Zoe Golightly | January 31, 2012 10:56 PMReply

  Hi Leonard, We'd love to have you as our guest for the Red Carpet World Premiere of The Wayshower -- a Spiritual Thriller -- starring Academy Award nominees Eric Roberts and Sally Kirkland, at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome on March 8th, red carpet from 6:30pm, screening at 7:30pm. Please let me know where I can send our press release, and hope you'll be able to join us on the night. My cell is 323-422-0002 if you have questions or to RSVP. Thanks so much, Zoe Golightly thewayshower.com thewayshowermovie@gmail.com @wayshowermovie

• Alwyn Eades | January 20, 2012 5:55 PMReply

  Mr. Maltin, First my apologies for putting this in a public place but I can not see a way to send it to you personally. I watch your program regularly and like it, but there is one thing I find irritating. In the program I watched most recently you mentioned your own name fifteen times. This seems a bit excessive (and it was a program in which you did not do a sales pitch for your book). Do you think that you could cut down on this, please. Alwyn Eades

• John Knouse | January 14, 2012 3:22 PMReply

  I just watched the 2000 movie "In the Time of the Butterflies" starring Selma Hayek. It is not in the latest movie guide that I own, not even in the list of Selma Hayek's movies. Was it direct to video? It thought it was at least a 2.5-star movie, dealing with the activist Mirabel sisters under the Dictator Trujillo's regime in La Republica Dominicana.

• Jay Slavec | December 30, 2011 3:04 PMReply

  The infamous detached retina routine! We met in the El Paso doctor's office in early August Hope all is well with your eye. I have my cataract surgery in a couple of weeks now that the retina surgery has finally healed. Sorry we didn't have time to talk that day. Best of luck to you. I have my cataract surgery in a couple of weeks now that the retina surgery has finally healed.

• George Racz | December 24, 2011 9:10 AMReply

  Leonard: We talked a few times at the Syracuse show about "Night Flight" and the Display you had made for your glass slides. I need some information in regards to the display. I , too, am having one made for me and my designer needs a little help. Bill Brioux was going to take pictures for me, but was unable to see you this past year. If you receive this please let me know how to contact you regarding mine (and Yours) glass slide display, Thank you and Merry Christmas!See you in Syracuse in March 2012!!

• Daniel "Sly" Slipetsky, Jr. | December 22, 2011 12:31 PMReply

  Dear Mr. Maltin. My name is Daniel "Sly" Slipetsky, Jr. and I am a 37-year-old jazz musician living in Tucson, Arizona. My love of old black-and-white "vintage" motion pictures began with my love of the Three Stooges, which later culminated in a highly deep interest in people like Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Irene Dunne, the Marx Brothers, Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies, and most recently, Harold Lloyd! I have several videotapes and DVDs in which you had graciously shared your knowledge (Looney Tunes Golden Collections, Marx Bros. "A Night at the Opera", Three Stooges 1984 documentary hosted by Steve Allen, Harold Lloyd Comedy Collection, etc.), and please allow me to express my gratitude to you for your willingness to share your expertise with us. In fact, in your audio commentary for "A Night at the Opera", you had mentioned that even though many people may ridicule you for having a fondness of early movies, you cannot apologize for this. Well, Mr. Maltin, I feel the exact same way. I do have one curious question for you: how does one become a film historian and introduce films on television stations such as Turner Classic Movies? If I wasn't a full-time musician, and if I continued to learn more about my favorite film thespians, I might want to dress up in a suit and try this out sometime. Mr. Maltin, you have my warmest wishes for continued success in your film history career! Sincerely Daniel "Sly" Slipetsky, Jr.

• Jeff Brown | November 21, 2011 11:08 PMReply

  Dear Mr. Maltin - I purchased your 2012 softcover movie guide from Barnes and Noble and didn't open it until it was past the return date, so they wont exchange it. The print is very faded and hard to read. How would I be able to get credit or a a good copy. I buy your movie guide often. Thanks, Jeff, Delray Beach FL

• Tim Greiving | November 18, 2011 11:11 AMReply

  Hello Mr. Maltin. I'm not sure if this is the best way to reach you, but it's the only means I can find! Per our conversation last night, I'd like to talk with you in regards to my thesis on the music of Pixar. It would be a great honor to have your input. Please email me at the address given to set something up, if you're available and willing. Thank you!

• Anonymous | September 28, 2011 11:12 AMReply

  What an idiot! Maltin pans a movie in his guide (The Way West), giving it 1 1/2 stars, and there he is in person presenting it on Turner Classic Movies! I will never buy another Maltin movie guide.

• Beatrice Eggers | July 3, 2011 11:08 AMReply

  Dear Leonard, I am a Swedish animation student who just saw Walt Disney's Symphonies and I saw your introduction. I am working on a book on Disney's feature films and I would like to tell you about it. It would be an honour if you could consider writing the foreword? I have studied Filmscience at Stockholm's University and now I study animation and part of our education is a project and mine is this book. Focusing mainly on the spiritual aspect in the feature films from Snowhite to Tangled. I sincerly hope that you could accept the draft of the book and see if u would like to write something as I am a big admirer of your work. Best Wishes, Beatrice Eggers

• Anonymous | May 24, 2011 5:50 AMReply

  Disappointed in your 2011 Movie Guide, which we bought to replace an earlier edition. Too many great old movies have been dropped from the listings. I'm tired of looking up movies scheduled for showings on TCM only to find them not in the 2011 Movie Guide (but often in other guides and editions). How can I get back the money I spent on the 2011 Movie Guide?

• your momma | May 14, 2011 11:24 AMReply

  Leonard You are way to old to like a movie like this my man. You need a special hug...the one that makes babies. And a shot of femininity.

• Linda Daley | March 5, 2011 9:59 AMReply

  Dear Mr. Maltin, I am looking for 2 pieces of film information that I hope you can help me with. First I recently saw a movie on Michael Jordan's life story. I was interested in knowing who the man was that stared as his best friend. I think his name was Curtis in the movie. This movie starred Robin Given's as his wife Juanita.Ernie Hudson as his father and His mother was Debbie Allen. The second is, there was a movie that Bette Davis starred in late in her career. She was a woman on a old family home that was due to be demolished by her state to put through a new highway. She goes around to let all of her relatives know what was going to happen and she hold's a big family reunion. She has the family come from all over the world to let them know what is going on and there is some kind of a vote in the family. The vote has to be because one of Bette's nephews was a us senator and he was trying to sell the land to the county where she lived. I think she was a retired school teacher and she got a letter in the mail. She planed to retire there and this started a long journey to stop the construction. It is not in your book. please help me.

• Herbert D,. Darnell | September 22, 2010 6:37 AMReply

  I'm trying to get a copy of Branded starring Gary Cooper made in the 1950's. I can't find it anywhere. Do you know if it exists and where I can find it or is it available under another title? If anyone should know, I know you would. Thank you.

• Lenore Glickhouse | August 13, 2010 12:44 PMReply

  Dear Leonard, My sister shared the inteview you did for (201) Magazine. What a walk down memory lane that first picture created. I've lived on the LES for years, and had to go to your web site. My plan for this weekend, going to the Angelika! Hoping to hear from you to catch up. Lenore

• Gary Myers | July 11, 2010 9:12 AMReply

  dear leonard: I'm a big fan of Alan Ladd, After watching Whispering Smith, I looked in my copy of your 2008 movie guide and did not find any mention of one of Ladd's better shoot-em-ups. Is the movie listed in a more recent guide? I'd also like to know if one of Ladd's best performances (The Great Gatsby) was saved and if so, it's availabilty. Thank you so much, Gary Myers, age 72

• Mr. Maltin - Remember Me | March 14, 2010 1:12 AMReply

  I hope you can make time to review Remember Me. Please don't over look it. It was fantastic. The actors may have drawn us to the movie but the story will bring us back. Please see it. Thank you

• Gary Brewer | January 7, 2010 9:49 AMReply

  Dear Leonard- I just recently found out the name of one of my favorite actresses, Jana Lund. But, I cannot find out any information on how she passed away. I've looked everywhere, so I thought it's time to consult an expert. Could you please tell me? Thank you. Sincerely- Gary