The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on December 23, 2022

This is Greg Mank's third book released this year--and it's just as great as the other two. OF MICE AND MEN--Mental Enfeeblement, Racism, and Mercy-Killing In 1939 Hollywood--thoroughly examines the classic film directed by Lewis Milestone and produced by the Hal Roach studios. It also covers the f   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on September 24, 2020

Being the ignorant sot that I am, I needed to reacquaint myself with the allusion in Steinbeck’s title, plucked from Scottish poet Robbie Burns. The Scottsman wrote, to the effect that, the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go awry. This is not cynicism but merely an observation on...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on January 10, 2014

Of Mice and Men Directed by Lewis Milestone Written by Eugene Solow based on the novel by John Steinbeck 1939/USA Hal Roach Studios First viewing/Netflix rental Candy: A week’s pay? Sure, but I worked weeks all my life. I don’t remember none of them weeks, but this – nearly twent   read more

Classic Film Review Posted by Crystal J. Anderson on May 1, 2013

Director: Lewis Milestone Writers: John Steinbeck (story), Eugene Solow (screenplay) Genre: Drama Main Cast: Burgess Meredith (George Milton) Lon Chaney, Jr. (Lennie Small) Betty Field (Mae) Bob Steele (Curley) Roman Bohnen (Candy) Leigh Whipper (Crooks) Crooks: “You got no right to come in   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on July 17, 2011

First off, I cannot discuss Of Mice and Men without giving away some major plot spoilers, you deserve fair warning.  Second, I want to encourage everyone to read the book by John Steinbeck before seeing the film, I feel it only enhances the experience.  Besides, it’s a pretty thin book,...   read more