4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 8, 2021

“This man bears a cross called cancer. He’s Christ.” Ikiru is instantly a tale of dramatic irony as we see x-ray footage and an omniscient narrator tells us matter-of-factly the signs of cancer are already obvious. Our protagonist’s work life hits hard as he’s a public   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on April 22, 2021

“Surely I can be a good son and a good husband.” Whether it means to or not, the opening interlude of The Silver Cord plays like a comic inversion of typical Hollywood. It opens in Heidelberg, and they make us blink; they’re actually speaking German and Irene Dunne is one...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on October 17, 2020

“I guess I became an actress because I didn’t want to be myself.” *** There was in Old Hollywood an actress named Jean Arthur whose chosen star name was a tribute to Joan of Arc and King Arthur, nothing less. She was born Gladys Georgianna Greene in Plattsburg, New York,...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on April 14, 2018

Loving Vincent is the story of the man in the yellow suit (not to be confused with the Man in the Yellow Hat, which is sort of unfortunate because monkey) and his quest to deliver Vincent Van Gogh’s last letter. The title comes from how Van Gogh signed letters to...   read more

Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on February 9, 2017

I’ve been dogsitting this week, which has me thinking about my favorite canine of classic film. I have to admit, I’m not an original at all: I love Skippy, of Asta fame. It doesn’t matter that I’m not a wire-haired terrier fan, or actually a terrier fan period. That dog...   read more

Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on February 9, 2017

I’ve been dogsitting this week, which has me thinking about my favorite canine of classic film. I have to admit, I’m not an original at all: I love Skippy, of Asta fame. It doesn’t matter that I’m not a wire-haired terrier fan, or actually a terrier fan period. That dog...   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on April 22, 2016

Let me preface this by saying I set myself up for failure on this one. So much as been written about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz -- books, movies, TV specials, great blog posts. I can't possibly include all of the vast information I have at my fingertips, so if...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on July 23, 2015

Co-starring with Jose Ferrer, in one of seven films the actor would direct, Gene Rowlands makes a solid screen debut in The High Cost of Loving (1958). This low-key comedy can sometimes be a bit too leisurely, and occasionally loses momentum, but the maneuverings and intrigue in its office settings   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on August 4, 2011

True Classics is hosting a blogathon salute to Lucille Ball on the occasion of the centenary of her birth on August 6. In Caftan Woman's universe Lucy has a prime spot on the ruling counsel. A few years ago, Carlton Cards issued a Bob Hope Christmas ornament that featured Bob...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on October 7, 2009

The road to LordsburgThe only road for the KidThe road to vengeance   read more