The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on September 29, 2011

Anthony Adverse is based off the novel by Hervey Allen about the trials of an orphan that only get more intense in his adulthood.  Before we can meet the little orphan Anthony, the details surrounding his unfortunate circumstances must be made clear.  The film begins as a young woman is...   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on April 29, 2010

Sadly, there are two films in 1936 that are nowhere to be found.  As always, I’ll keep a sharp eye out for these wayward pieces of cinematic history and any advice on where to find them would be much appreciated.   read more