Blogathon time... It's always interesting to delve into a performer's very early career, and while Fredric March was a longtime veteran of the screen, sound films were still finding their footing. One of many movies he made in 1932 was the racy Cecil B. DeMille epic, The Sign of the Cross. The film starts in … Continue reading Fredric the Prefect
Too Many Mikes
Van's back, y'all... Who else thinks air travel is fascinating? I do. I like learning about the history of commercial travel because it's interesting to see how things have changed or not changed over the years. Add in a fun romantic story, though, and it's even better. 1951's Three Guys Named Mike is that kind of movie. … Continue reading Too Many Mikes
Never Fear, Miss Meadows Is Here
Antiheroes, of course, are nothing new, not in the slightest. We don't always know whether to root for them or against them. We also don't usually see them in fluffy dresses and tap shoes, either, like the title character in 2014's Miss Meadows. The movie lays out everything right at the get-go. We see Miss … Continue reading Never Fear, Miss Meadows Is Here
The Toppermost of the Poppermost
Those of you who have read my Origins posts probably saw that I did a bit about the 2019 film, Yesterday. Since then, I've not only seen it in the theater, but when I was in South Dakota I bought it on Blu-ray at Target. I thought it would be one of those movies I'd let … Continue reading The Toppermost of the Poppermost
Announcing the Distraction Blogathon!
MacGuffins. Red herrings. Dangling carrots. Bait-and-switch. Whatever. We all know how movies mess with our heads. And these distractions come in all shapes and sizes. We think Dorothy's ticket home is meeting the Wizard in the Emerald City until Professor Marvel accidentally leaves her behind. We might watch the Pink Panther movies thinking that somewhere … Continue reading Announcing the Distraction Blogathon!
Reading Rarities: 100 Greatest Songs In Christian Music
At one time, contemporary Christian music was the fastest growing subgenre in the industry, and the years between 1969 and the year 2000 seem to be its golden period. Artists covered all genres and appealed to all age groups, making the secular side of the music business sit up and take notice. 2006's 100 Greatest … Continue reading Reading Rarities: 100 Greatest Songs In Christian Music
You Jane, Me Not Tarzan
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan is one of my husband and in-laws' favorite movies. I have heard them quote the thing countless times over the years. "Moth-er." "Fath-er." "Ray-zor." You get the idea. I, however, have only seen it once, and recently I decided to take another look just for the heck of it. Do I … Continue reading You Jane, Me Not Tarzan
Queen of the Jukebox
There's a lot of weird, obscure stuff on streaming media, and Amazon seems to be a particular gold mine. I don't know how I found the 1944 film, Swing Hostess, but somehow I did. Or it found me. Who knows. Either way, it's been sitting on my Prime list for months, waving at me with its … Continue reading Queen of the Jukebox
Esther’s New Suit
Hello, Miss Esther... One of the fun things about Esther Williams' movies is seeing all the ways MGM devised to get her into the water, and so far I think my favorite is the 1949 film, Neptune's Daughter. It's not only a fun movie, but it's the point in Esther's career in which she started … Continue reading Esther’s New Suit
Seven Reasons To See “Superman”
The 1978 Superman is, in my opinion, one of the best superhero movies ever made. It wasn't the first time the Man of Steel hit the big screen. That honor goes to Kirk Alyn, who starred in the serials of the late forties and early fifties. It wasn't even the first time Superman had been … Continue reading Seven Reasons To See “Superman”
Page To Screen: Anne Frank Remembered
Miep Gies was the last of the Secret Annex helpers to survive, passing away in 2010 just shy of her 101st birthday. She and Anne had a special sisterly relationship from the time Anne was four, and naturally people wanted to know more about that. In 1987, she published a book, Anne Frank Remembered, with Alison Leslie … Continue reading Page To Screen: Anne Frank Remembered
Taking Up Room 