4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on October 2, 2019

Like William Inge’s earlier piece, Picnic, or some of Tennessee Williams’ most substantial work, Splendor in the Grass seems to hinge on the fact its content is in some way pushing the envelope as far as social issues and subsequent taboos go. It’s no surprise Elia Kazan was often   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on July 4, 2017

Splendor in the Grass  Directed by Elia Kazan Written by William Inge 1961/USA Warner Bros./Newtown Productions First viewing/Netflix rental One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Elia Kazan makes both doomed young love and small-town Kansas look absolutely beautiful. Deanie (Natalie Wood   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on November 28, 2016

Ticklish Business returns, honoring TCM’s Star of the Month Natalie Wood. Guest Diana Bosch and I talk about Wood’s transition from child to adult in 1961’s Splendor in the Grass. I also read some of your favorite Natalie Wood movies. Feel free to leave a review on iTunes! If you...   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on March 20, 2015

Okay, I admit it, like most teenagers I wet through my share of angst and sexual frustration, but damn, have these kids got it bad. Wait, did I say teenagers? Yeah, I did. And honestly, that’s one of this movies biggest problems. At the time this movie was made, both...   read more

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on May 16, 2012

Splendor in the Grass (1961)      I watched Elia Kazan‘s Splendor in the Grass last weekend and have not been able to stop thinking about it since. I find with any era of movies, the ones you keep talking about or mulling over hours and days later are the ones that will...   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on February 17, 2012

After performing in, the movie flop, Fine Young Cannibals. Wood's career was saved by her wonderful performance in one of my favorite movies, Splendor in the Grass (1961)with Warren Beatty. The story is about a teen-aged girl living in a small town in Kansas in 1928, who tries follows her...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on November 11, 2007

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. Though nothing can bring back the hourOf splendour in the grass, of glory in the flowerWe will grieve not, rather findStrength in what remains behind~ Ode on Intimations of...   read more