Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on January 8, 2016

Welcome to the first new series of 2016! The Fridays With… series is meant to spotlight actors/actresses/directors I have little to no familiarity with and traverse the world of some of their most well-regarded films. In honor of the silent comedian’s Centennial (and complements of the c   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on January 8, 2016

Welcome to the first new series of 2016! The Fridays With… series is meant to spotlight actors/actresses/directors I have little to no familiarity with and traverse the world of some of their most well-regarded films. In honor of the silent comedian’s Centennial (and complements of the c   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Lesley Coffin on March 14, 2014

It seems odd to be calling The Freshman an overlooked gem, considering its reputation as one of the most profitable films of the 1920s and being Harold’s Lloyd’s most successful film.  But even later day fans of the “third genius” have only recently had the opportunity to see this comedy. ...   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on September 23, 2011

For some nice advertorial tie-in to the release of Moneyball, Time.com has a 25 Best Sports Movies of All-Time feature. And, lo-and-behold, Harol Lloyd’s 1925 classic comedy The Freshman is included! Now, I’m not so sure I would necessarily call The Freshman a sports movie,  and I&#8217   read more