Graduation, of course, is on the horizon for so many, my son and nephew included, and the bittersweet feelings are thick right now, as is the nostalgia. What better way to tap into that than watch some movies centered around graduation? Or at least have a graduation scene in them? It all works. In that … Continue reading A Gallery of Graduations
During World War Two: 1941 Movie Recs
1941 has always seemed like the calm before the storm to me in terms of how the war was playing out, at least for America, which was rather insulated. Europe was mostly taken over by the Nazis, Japan was greedily eyeing the various parts of Asia, and Hitler stupidly decided to invade Russia in Operation … Continue reading During World War Two: 1941 Movie Recs
School’s Out For Summer
If anyone now has a certain Alice Cooper song in their heads, I'm heartily sorry...oh, wait, no, I'm not. 🙂 So yeah, as of today I am DONE with work until August tenth and I feel fine. It's been a good school year. Wild and crazy, but good. I'll miss the kids and the cat … Continue reading School’s Out For Summer
Andy Hardy Grows Up (Again)
Here we go... There were sixteen Andy Hardy movies made between 1936 and 1958. They were relatively cheap and quick to shoot, audiences loved them, and they were a lot of fun. They were also a way to showcase up-and-coming young actresses such as Judy Garland, Donna Reed and Esther Williams. One of 1941's Hardy … Continue reading Andy Hardy Grows Up (Again)
Taking Up Room 