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The Nicholas Cage Syndrome: Is Taste More Crucial than Talent?
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 24, 2015
I was outraged by the choice of Keira Knightley to play Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice. “That woman,” I complained to my sister Rachel, “is known for her toned midriff, not her acting talent.” Although Knightley did a passable job in a decent film adaptation, I considered her subsequent read more
The Nicholas Cage Syndrome: Is Taste More Crucial than Talent?
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 24, 2015
I was outraged by the choice of Keira Knightley to play Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice. “That woman,” I complained to my sister Rachel, “is known for her toned midriff, not her acting talent.” Although Knightley did a passable job in a decent film adaptation, I considered her subsequent read more
The Epitome Of Teen Queen Cruelty: The Heathers Of Heathers (1989)*
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 16, 2015
This post is part of the second annual Great Villain Blogathon, sponsored by Ruth of Silver Screenings, Karen of Shadows & Satin and Kristina of Speakeasy. Click here to read about other fascinating villains! The Three Heathers: McNamara, Chandler (queen), and Duke Before there were Mean Girls, read more
The Epitome Of Teen Queen Cruelty: The Heathers Of Heathers (1989)*
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 16, 2015
This post is part of the second annual Great Villain Blogathon, sponsored by Ruth of Silver Screenings, Karen of Shadows & Satin and Kristina of Speakeasy. Click here to read about other fascinating villains! The Three Heathers: McNamara, Chandler (queen), and Duke Before there were Mean Gi read more
Bette Davis & Sibling Bonds: The Sisters (1938)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 9, 2015
April 10th is National Siblings Day. If the holiday makes you cranky about being an only child, watch Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? That should cure you of longing for a sister.
Or spend some time with the creepy antihero of Scarface (1932). You’ll never want a brother again.
But if you insist read more
Bette Davis & Sibling Bonds: The Sisters (1938)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 9, 2015
April 10th is National Siblings Day. If the holiday makes you cranky about being an only child, watch Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? That should cure you of longing for a sister.
Or spend some time with the creepy antihero of Scarface (1932). You’ll never want a brother again.
But if you insist read more
Pre-Code Fun: The Jewel Robbery (1932)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 3, 2015
This post is part of the Pre-Code blogathon hosted by Pre-Code and Shadows and Satin. Click here to see the other entries! Jewel Robbery has much to recommend it: a debonair thief; a bored, beautiful housewife; marijuana cigarettes adding comic relief; and of course, a host of diamonds. Along the w read more
Pre-Code Fun: The Jewel Robbery (1932)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Apr 3, 2015
This post is part of the Pre-Code blogathon hosted by Pre-Code and Shadows and Satin. Click here to see the other entries! Jewel Robbery has much to recommend it: a debonair thief; a bored, beautiful housewife; marijuana cigarettes adding comic relief; and of course, a host of diamonds. Along the w read more
Parenting Advice from Heaven Can Wait (1943)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 26, 2015
Ernst Lubitsch was known for his sexual farces. Heaven Can Wait is just one of his many movies spoofing marriage, and in the process illustrating a number of truths about what it means to say “I do.” But I was primarily engaged by the supporting characters in this film. Perhaps that’s why the read more
Parenting Advice from Heaven Can Wait (1943)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 26, 2015
Ernst Lubitsch was known for his sexual farces. Heaven Can Wait is just one of his many movies spoofing marriage, and in the process illustrating a number of truths about what it means to say “I do.” But I was primarily engaged by the supporting characters in this film. Perhaps that’s why the read more
Edward G. Robinson and My Cat
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 19, 2015
“Suave,” the receptionist at my vet’s office said the other day, reacting to my cat’s name. “Sorry,” she added quickly. “I couldn’t resist.” I laughed, having forgotten that Gerardo’s infamous 1990 song is the first association most people have with the name Rico. My cat does share read more
Edward G. Robinson and My Cat
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 19, 2015
“Suave,” the receptionist at my vet’s office said the other day, reacting to my cat’s name. “Sorry,” she added quickly. “I couldn’t resist.” I laughed, having forgotten that Gerardo’s infamous 1990 song is the first association most people have with the name Rico. My cat does share read more
3 Characters I’d Like to Celebrate St. Patrick’s with
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 12, 2015
The Hero of The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) While watching Errol Flynn play Robin Hood, you get the feeling he knows how ridiculous he looks in those green tights. But instead of embarrassing, his outfit energizes him. You can almost hear him thinking, “Well, the manliness contest is lost. Let’ read more
3 Characters I’d Like to Celebrate St. Patrick’s with
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 12, 2015
The Hero of The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) While watching Errol Flynn play Robin Hood, you get the feeling he knows how ridiculous he looks in those green tights. But instead of embarrassing, his outfit energizes him. You can almost hear him thinking, “Well, the manliness contest is lost. Let’ read more
The Artist at Play: Man with a Movie Camera (1929)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 9, 2015
This post is part of the blogathon hosted by Movies Silently and sponsored by Flicker Alley. Thanks to both for such a great event! Click here to see the wonderful entries of the other participants: Wizardry. It’s the word that jumps at you while viewing Man with a Movie Camera, the celebrated docu read more
The Artist at Play: Man with a Movie Camera (1929)
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 9, 2015
This post is part of the blogathon hosted by Movies Silently and sponsored by Flicker Alley. Thanks to both for such a great event! Click here to see the wonderful entries of the other participants: Wizardry. It’s the word that jumps at you while viewing Man with a Movie Camera, the celebrated docu read more
4 Movies Downton Abbey’s Lady Mary Would Watch
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 1, 2015
It’s 1924 at Downton Abbey. We’ve just seen Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) canoodling with one guy in a London theater (Charles Blake) to ward off another (Lord Gillingham) who had mistaken intimacy for love. Mary barely protested when forced to leave Beau Brummel early to disenchant Gillingham. But read more
4 Movies Downton Abbey’s Lady Mary Would Watch
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Mar 1, 2015
It’s 1924 at Downton Abbey. We’ve just seen Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) canoodling with one guy in a London theater (Charles Blake) to ward off another (Lord Gillingham) who had mistaken intimacy for love. Mary barely protested when forced to leave Beau Brummel early to disenchant Gillingham. But read more
A Plea to the Academy: Consider East Coast Bed Times
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 24, 2015
I have read a number of suggestions for improving the Oscars broadcast, but one solution I rarely hear would increase your viewership instantly: Move the ceremony at least an hour and a half earlier. I realize that this is a Hollywood event, that it’s meant to be at night. But after all, the broadc read more
A Plea to the Academy: Consider East Coast Bed Times
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 24, 2015
I have read a number of suggestions for improving the Oscars broadcast, but one solution I rarely hear would increase your viewership instantly: Move the ceremony at least an hour and a half earlier. I realize that this is a Hollywood event, that it’s meant to be at night. But after all, the broadc read more