Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on July 14, 2021

Often times, the book is better than the film. But in the case of WHERE THE BOYS ARE (1960), skip Glendon Swarthout’s book and just enjoy the movie. The film and book both follow Midwest college girls traveling to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for their spring vacation in search of love...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on August 10, 2017

The posters and trailer for the 1960 spring break romp Where The Boys Are are so relentlessly cheerful, that it's a bit disorienting to find that while there are certainly laughs in this beach bound flick, it also covers some dark territory. From the insensitive and entitled to the criminally...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on June 30, 2017

From March 2015 to April 2017, I was writing the monthly Teen Scene column for the website ClassicFlix. My objective was to promote classic films among teenagers and young adults. Due to the establishing of a new version of the website, it’s now more difficult to access to the old...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on March 5, 2017

Where the Boys Are Directed by Henry Levin Written by George Wells from a novel by Glendon Swarthout 1960/USA Euterpe Repeat viewing/Netflix Rental I like this chauvinistic trip down memory lane more than it probably deserves. Merritt (Dolores Hart), Melanie (Yvette Mimeaux), Angie (Connie Fr   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

In the late 1950s, the young adult rite of passage known as "spring break" was blossoming. Legions of college students would make the trek to warmer climes. Spending Easter week in the sunshine and sand broke up the monotony of collegiate life. It wasn't until author and English professor Glendon...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

In the late 1950s, the young adult rite of passage known as "spring break" was blossoming. Legions of college students would make the trek to warmer climes. Spending Easter week in the sunshine and sand broke up the monotony of collegiate life. It wasn't until author and English professor Glendon...   read more