Category: Top 5
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In honor of Joan Davis’ birthday today, I wanted to take some time to look at some of my favourite old-time radio shows. I listened to a lot of the classics growing-up, and still fantasize about writing a serialised, dramatic podcast. There was some truly great work coming off the radio waves during this time,…
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Sunset Boulevard (1950) Sunset Boulevard is one of the well-known classics stemming from the well-known director’s career. Showcasing his blend of intelligent writing and stylistic direction, it is some of the strongest work in an already stellar filmography. The strength of Sunset Boulevard is made even better by the performances of leads William Holden and (in…
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Tony Curtis is an actor I have a long history with. I was first introduced to his work as a performer while I was still in elementary school. His roles in The Great Race and Some Like it Hot are not only comedy classics, but are very much formative movies for me. Sweet Smell of…
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No, Garbo and Gilbert aren’t on this list. This is just a bit of fluff to waste away a Thursday. Here are some movie couples I find myself (unabashedly) “shipping”. Victor and Ilsa- Casablanca Alright, I know the popular answer is to say Rick and Ilsa. Yes, I know they’re absolutely adorable together. I was…
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Just a small piece today, Hitchcock fans… discuss! Strangers on a Train (1951) I don’t remember what initially drew me to this movie. Perhaps it was film school? Strangers on a Train was definitely a later addition to my Hitchcock viewing, admittedly growing up on a steady diet of The Birds, North by Northwest and…
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1.) Emma Peel- The Avengers Diana Rigg‘s portrayal of Emma Peel in The Avengers is the stuff legends are made of. While the actress wasn’t the first to grace the screen opposite Patrick Macnee‘s John Steed, her super-spy has been the primary one to transcend time. Just think, how many female spies have worn the…
