OK, this might seem kinda like cheating because the war ended in 1945, but a lot of the films on this list were in production while the war was still going on, so they count. Obviously, this rec list is a lot shorter than past years, but this post has something those other lists haven't … Continue reading During World War Two: 1946 Movie Recs (And a Short Watchlist)
During World War Two: Aftermath
As we talked about last month, Americans knew they had a big job ahead, even after the war ended. It wasn't just a matter of bringing our servicemembers home, but of rebuilding both their lives and helping to rebuild a world that had been devastated by the war. Instead of war bonds, Americans were now … Continue reading During World War Two: Aftermath
Noir By Numbers
Not everyone who came back from the Second World War was an angel, of course, and the 1946 film, Nobody Lives Forever is about a fictional less-than-squeaky-clean type. While the movie is supposed to be noir, it's more noir-ish than anything. It may also feel a wee bit familiar. It's the tail end of the Second … Continue reading Noir By Numbers
Taking Up Room 