Wheels up, y'all... One of the fixtures of nineteen fifties cinema was the Ma and Pa Kettle series. My parents grew up on it, they introduced me to it, I grew up on it, and I've introduced it to my son. These movies have their own brand of charm. Marjorie Main plays herself except that … Continue reading Ma and Pa In Paris, Mais Oui
How To Make A Movie Out of A Pin Up (Or Not)
Here's Miss Betty... We all know Betty Grable's swimsuit pin-up got ginormously popular. It was a remarkably simple idea that took off because of its fun, playful mystery. Betty wanted all who saw her to follow her and see what she had in store. Even then, retouches were made; namely, the seaming on the back … Continue reading How To Make A Movie Out of A Pin Up (Or Not)
Women Really Are From Venus, Dahling
Hello there... As promised, we're off to Venus to meet the Queen of Outer Space. Oh boy, people, this 1958 movie's quite the stunner in more ways than one. This is the movie Lorelai and Rory watched at the Black, White, and Red Theater in the "Emily In Wonderland" episode of Gilmore Girls, only they got to … Continue reading Women Really Are From Venus, Dahling
Taking Up Room 