Mrs. Miniver (1942)
Let’s start with a question posed to the faithful readers of this blog: What’s better Mrs. Miniver or The Best Years of Our Lives? I haven’t seen the latter yet but that seems … Continue Reading Mrs. Miniver (1942)
The Month in Film: July 2012
Here’s the new Month in Review banner! I should give credit where credit is due because I loved the Month in Review banner over at In the Mood (a … Continue Reading The Month in Film: July 2012
Final Leading Man Poll Update of the Tournament
I can’t believe this is the last poll update before our winner is declared. It’s been a long road to this moment but on Sunday a winner will … Continue Reading Final Leading Man Poll Update of the Tournament
A Free Soul (1931)
I’m reviewing all five films (and one documentary) in the Forbidden Hollywood volume two box set: Review of Night Nurse Review of Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin, and Censorship in pre-Code Hollywood … Continue Reading A Free Soul (1931)
Leading Man Tournament Update
Wow there’s been quite a bit of voting going on in the first two days of this tournament. Seventeen votes so far which could be a record in … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Update
Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Barbara Stanwyck – The Miracle Woman
Back with another edition of Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Knocking them back two books at a time (I doubt this will last long). It should be interesting to see if … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Barbara Stanwyck – The Miracle Woman
I Want to Live! (1958)
I Want to Live! is another film I had earmarked for my TCM Top Twelve in May, nice to know I’m slowly working my way through something two months … Continue Reading I Want to Live! (1958)
Leading Man Tournament: FINALS
We’re finally here at the end of our Leading Man journey. Next Sunday one of these two men will be labeled “The Ultimate Leading Man!” It’s been a long road … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament: FINALS
Recasting Sixteen Candles
**This is my contribution to The Great Recasting Blogathon hosted by In the Mood and Frankly My Dear. I highly encourage you to check out the other contributions by going … Continue Reading Recasting Sixteen Candles
Final Poll Update for Semi-Finals Part Two
We’re down to the wire in these semi-finals. Sunday will declare our winner who will go head-to-head with Cary Grant. Let’s not drag this out, after the jump … Continue Reading Final Poll Update for Semi-Finals Part Two
The Divorcee (1930)
I’m reviewing all five films (and one documentary)(in the Forbidden Hollywood volume two box set: Review of Night Nurse Review of Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin, and Censorship in pre-Code … Continue Reading The Divorcee (1930)
Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Spellbound By Beauty
Old Hollywood Book Reviews looks at a recent book detailing one of the great directors Alfred Hitchcock. Spellbound By Beauty by Donald Spoto is interesting in all fervant rants … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Spellbound By Beauty
Leading Man Semi-Finals Part Two Update
Our first look at the numbers for the 1970s-2000s. Can you believe next week this all comes to a close? It seems like it’s been forever and really … Continue Reading Leading Man Semi-Finals Part Two Update
Leading Man Tournament Semi-Finals: The 1970s-2000s
The last week before the finals! This time next week we’ll be debating the last two men standing before declaring our Leading Man! Yay! The four actors here … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Semi-Finals: The 1970s-2000s
Happy Birthday Natalie
There’s far too many pictures of Natalie Wood in the universe so the photos I’ve used are only a small portion showing off the beauty and grace of Ms. … Continue Reading Happy Birthday Natalie
Entering the Hall of Fame and a Few Other Changes
A few updates for this morning. First off, I know I mentioned that new banner which I will be using as a header once the Leading Man Tournament concludes but … Continue Reading Entering the Hall of Fame and a Few Other Changes
