Timing is a funny, funny thing. 1962's Panic In Year Zero came out right before the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Cold War was in full swing, obviously, although the average person was no longer scrambling to build a home fallout shelter. Still, the threat of nuclear war was definitely there, and naturally American International Pictures saw the … Continue reading Duck and Cover
See You In Court
Kate and Spence have returned, all... When Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy come up, people often talk about how well-matched they are. They're like two peas. Whatever Spence gave Kate, she gave back to him, and their love for each other was always evident. This dynamic played successfully in nine feature films, and one of … Continue reading See You In Court
Seven Reasons To See “Singin’ In the Rain”
I have seen 1952's Singin' In the Rain more times than I can count. I grew up on this movie. However, as blogging would have it, I never thought I would review it because everyone and their brother reviews it. Yet here I am. It's been a lonnnnng time since I've watched the film, and I … Continue reading Seven Reasons To See “Singin’ In the Rain”
Taking Up Room 