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The Banshees of Inisherin: NOT a Comedy
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 2, 2023
I watched a tragedy the other day. It got under my skin. Its characters wouldn’t let me be. But I was also a bit sorry I’d seen it. A friend used a perfect word for it: grim. The film, The Banshees of Inisherin, is being called a black comedy, and some strange critics are calling it hilarious. Hilar read more
“The Funnier Sex” with No Mae?
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Dec 22, 2022
I just watched “The Funnier Sex,” an episode from CNN’s The History of Comedy. The segment features numerous current comediennes celebrating their groundbreaking predecessors. They highlight the sexism that marred their predecessor’s progress—especially that ridiculous view that women can’t read more
The Misunderstood Femme Fatale of Detour
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Nov 7, 2022
The common line on Detour (1945) is that it features one of the nastiest of femme fatales—a fascinating, feral creature. It’s true that Ann Savage as Vera is a powerhouse, and I can’t stop watching her. But is she really all that bad? **Some plot reveals.*** So many reviewers skim over the incident read more
The (Strange, Silly) Guest (2014)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Sep 17, 2022
You have to hand it to Dan Stevens. Two years after his dramatic Downton Abbey exit, he starred in the camp treasure, The Guest, putting behind him one type of ponderous silliness for a decidedly lighter-weight version. The Guest bears all the hallmarks of Lifetime fare in the first half: a mysterio read more
Who Is the Biggest Charmer?
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jul 27, 2022
The Talk of the Town (1942) is a joyous experience. It features a romantic triangle between three actors who are absurdly charming: Jean Arthur, Cary Grant, and Ronald Colman. It’s a bit of an odd tale, but frankly, with these three people in the mix, who cares about plot? You can’t wat read more
The Woman on the Beach (1947)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on May 17, 2022
Yes, this movie is a mess: confusing dialogue, incomprehensible character development, choppy plot development, and some truly unfortunate music choices. But there are three good reasons to still watch Jean Renoir’s curious noir, my choice for the Classic Movie Blog Association Fun in the Sun! read more
In Praise of USA Up All Night
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 12, 2022
Today I felt a pang on hearing about Gilbert Gottfried’s death. Of course I found him annoying, but I also loved him. He–and Rhonda Shear–gave me USA Up All Night just when I needed it, a show that taught me valuable lessons that have stayed with me ever since. Here’s what I read more
In Praise of USA Up All Night
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 12, 2022
Today I felt a pang on hearing about Gilbert Gottfried’s death. Of course I found him annoying, but I also loved him. He–and Rhonda Shear–gave me USA Up All Night just when I needed it, a show that taught me valuable lessons that have stayed with me ever since. Here’s what I read more
A Tribute to Paddy, Cheerleader
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 9, 2022
As a new blogger, you often feel as if you’re just sending content into the ether, content no one will ever see or remark upon. Why do I do it? you ask yourself. After all, you get no comments. You can see from your stats that only bots have viewed your posts. Why bother? you ask yourself. I should read more
A Tribute to Paddy, Cheerleader
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 9, 2022
As a new blogger, you often feel as if you’re just sending content into the ether, content no one will ever see or remark upon. Why do I do it? you ask yourself. After all, you get no comments. You can see from your stats that only bots have viewed your posts. Why bother? you ask yourself. I should read more
Orphaning Carrie Killed And Just Like That
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 17, 2022
Sex and the City had this odd way of pretending its heroines were parentless. Sure, there was a reference or two, and that lovely episode about Miranda dealing with her mother’s death. But overall, the show just pretended the women had no moms or dads. For six seasons and two movies, the lack of par read more
Orphaning Carrie Killed And Just Like That
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 17, 2022
Sex and the City had this odd way of pretending its heroines were parentless. Sure, there was a reference or two, and that lovely episode about Miranda dealing with her mother’s death. But overall, the show just pretended the women had no moms or dads. For six seasons and two movies, the lack of par read more
5 Awful Romances We’re Supposed to Like
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 13, 2022
Those are five of the least ideal couples that novels, plays, and movies would have us celebrate. I can come up with ten more without trying. Which couples do you find the most laughably awful? read more
5 Awful Romances We’re Supposed to Like
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 13, 2022
Those are five of the least ideal couples that novels, plays, and movies would have us celebrate. I can come up with ten more without trying. Which couples do you find the most laughably awful? read more
Mae West: The Unchanging Heroine
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Oct 20, 2021
I grew up resenting a lot of the rom-com fare on television and film. Always, it felt, the woman had to change to find love. Sandy in Grease was just the start: Learn to strut. Show that cleavage. Pull your hair out of the bun! Relax! Be feminine! Learn to bake or something. Maybe that’s why I love read more
Mae West: The Unchanging Heroine
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Oct 20, 2021
I grew up resenting a lot of the rom-com fare on television and film. Always, it felt, the woman had to change to find love. Sandy in Grease was just the start: Learn to strut. Show that cleavage. Pull your hair out of the bun! Relax! Be feminine! Learn to bake or something. Maybe that’s why I love read more
Talking about Clerks
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Sep 23, 2021
My friends Brian Wilkins and Mike Gutierrez and I chat about that classic cult film and workplace comedy. Listen in! read more
Talking about Clerks
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Sep 23, 2021
My friends Brian Wilkins and Mike Gutierrez and I chat about that classic cult film and workplace comedy. Listen in! read more
