Supernatural (1933)
Nearly every popular celebrity has a horror movie in their past, an idea traced all the way back to the golden era of film; but Supernatural is a unique case, … Continue Reading Supernatural (1933)
Forbidden Hollywood Volume 8
Warner Bros. has a lot of pre-Code cinema, so much that they’re up to volume 8 of their popular Forbidden Hollywood series. I was fortunate to receive the latest volume … Continue Reading Forbidden Hollywood Volume 8
Nothing Sacred (1937)
Nothing Sacred was ahead of its time, prophesying a world where tragedy and doom were glorified by audiences. You could say that, really, the film was touching on a problem … Continue Reading Nothing Sacred (1937)
Waterloo Bridge (1931)
I felt incredibly stupid popping in the first volume of Forbidden Hollywood and realizing its version of Waterloo Bridge was not what I anticipated. I thought the only version of … Continue Reading Waterloo Bridge (1931)
Bachelor Mother (1939)
Several films have tackled the subject of “mistaken maternity,” but Bachelor Mother is the best! This 1939 comedy quietly slid underneath the rules of the Production Code by having our leading … Continue Reading Bachelor Mother (1939)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
My final Film Class Wednesday movie is the fantastic Wizard of Oz. This is a movie reviewed to death, so read my repost where I present a rather humorous … Continue Reading The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The Clairvoyant (1934)
I’ve pretty much thrown my Halloween schedule out the window after several movies were either available at a certain time or unavailable entirely. However, it wasn’t unavailability that’s delayed my … Continue Reading The Clairvoyant (1934)
Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) vs. House of Wax (1953)
A double dose of wax museums kickstar this week’s Halloween reviews as I compare and contrast Mystery of the Wax Museum with its remake, House of Wax. (We’re going to pretend … Continue Reading Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) vs. House of Wax (1953)
Mary of Scotland (1936)
It’s always a bad idea for me to watch a Tudor drama. My rampant love and overabundance of knowledge has the tendency to color my perspective of any Hollywood attempt … Continue Reading Mary of Scotland (1936)
Dinner at Eight (1933)
Today’s film is adapts the successful stage play directed by George Cukor. It’s a Who’s Who of actors telling a story about the society…and yet I was left bored. I’m … Continue Reading Dinner at Eight (1933)
It Happened One Night (1934)
Reviewing It Happened One Night was a long time in coming, but as I always say, what more can be said about a movie already universally praised? I love It … Continue Reading It Happened One Night (1934)
City Lights (1931)
My review of City Lights, and my rating above all else, might come off as trite when brought together. City Lights is an incredibly endearing film and allegory for humanity. … Continue Reading City Lights (1931)
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
I rewatched Bringing Up Baby for my Women in Film and it is a hotly debated movie in terms of how it portrays gender. Aside from that though the movie … Continue Reading Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Vivacious Lady (1938)
I was apprehensive about watching Vivacious Lady, considering my less than stellar relationship with Jimmy Stewart, even though I have come around to him of late after Call Northside 777. Vivacious Lady … Continue Reading Vivacious Lady (1938)
I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang (1932)
Warner Brothers became the studio with a social conscience, unafraid to cast a Hollywood veneer on the problems facing society at the time. The film that cemented this reputation was … Continue Reading I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang (1932)
Night Nurse (1931)
There are several bloggers I know who aren’t fans of pre-Code films since the gimmick of such scandalous content tends to overtake the plot and acting, which I’ve seen happen … Continue Reading Night Nurse (1931)
