Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on September 20, 2018

In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film...   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on February 16, 2018

Once the Oscar nominations were announced, there was a sudden backlash against The Boss Baby. How could such tripe be nominated for Best Animated Feature over popular franchise gems like The Lego Batman Movie or Cars 3? In my opinion, easily, like taking candy from a baby. You see, Dreamworks’...   read more

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on July 5, 2013

Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray and director Mitchell Leisen welcome a guest to the set of "Swing High, Swing Low" -- the man who approved their paychecks, if he didn't necessarily sign them. He's Adolph Zukor, founder of Paramount, who at the time this picture was taken -- near the end...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on November 5, 2012

Bank president Baron Josef von Ullrich (Warren William), like so many men, very much appreciates a beautiful woman.  But there’s just one place he doesn’t want to see them — in his office.  He keeps his bank running like a well-oiled machine and he’s afraid having a beautifu   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on October 26, 2011

Every now and then I come across a scene in a pre-Code film that literally leaves me with my mouth open. Beauty and the Boss (1932), starring Warren William, David Manners, Mary Doran, and the lovely Marian Marsh, contains such a scene. I haven’t yet seen the entire movie, but...   read more

The Stop Button Posted by on January 28, 2009

It’s hard to say who gives a better performance in Blondie Meets the Boss, Larry Simms as Baby Dumpling or Daisy the dog. Simms has a lot of funny lines–all the best lines are from kids talking about adults, it was hard not to think this entry should have been...   read more