Movies You Should Not Miss

This does not necessarily reflect my actual Top Ten film choices, but all of these would have a great chance for position on that list. If you want to read about the movies in question or know more, I'd...

The Philadelphia Story, Sophisticated Hollywood

The Philadelphia Story is an intelligent, sophisticated, classic romantic comedy-farce (part screwball) of love and marriage, human growth and class distinctions. Its screenplay is a witty, sparkling, and...

Katharine Hepburn, The Greatest Actress

I must start by declaring my position. I am an ardent fan of Katharine Hepburn. The title of this piece is no accident. I really do think she is the greatest actress ever, and in the following paragraphs I...

George Cukor, Top Hollywood Golden Age Director

George Cukor was an American film director who made stylish, witty and elegant comedies and drama classics such as Camille, The Philadelphia Story, Adam's Rib, A Star is Born, and My Fair Lady. Throughout his...

Bringing Up Bride: Gender, Class, and Marriage in Screwball Comedy

In the 1930s, a new film genre emerged in Hollywood: the screwball comedy. It quickly became one of the most successful film genres of the decade and has continued to be successful over the years, so it has...

Fashion Week February 2009 Gives The 1980’s Credit For The Shoulder Pad…They’re Wrong

  If you believe what Heidi Klum says about fashion on Project Runway, “One day you’re in and the next day you’re out” then I would have to say that the fashion industry (and more to the point,...

10 Great Movie Classics of the 1940's