If you were to ask the average person to name an actress from old Hollywood, you’re likely to hear the same handful of names: Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Judy Garland, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, maybe even Ginger Rogers. If you’re a classic film fan, you know that while these ladies are incredible representations of… Read more »
A man sits at a piano and plays a brief melody. The camera moves in as he pauses to light a cigarette. He notices the camera and introduces himself, his gravelly voice warm and wistful. As nostalgia takes over, he recalls the time he spent with the legendary trumpeter Rick Martin (Kirk Douglas). “Ordinarily, I… Read more »
Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to pull out all of my favorite spooky films. Being a scaredy cat, though, means that my definition of “spooky” is probably vastly different than most people’s. When it comes to Halloween, I turn to film noir, Universal horror classics, Tim Burton, and horror… Read more »
I love being from Indiana. That’s not necessarily a popular opinion, but the fact is I enjoy my Midwestern roots. I think that’s why I find it so exciting when TV shows like Parks and Recreation and The Middle and various films decide to set their stories in my home state. Two prime examples are… Read more »
The Sound of Music. Singin’ in the Rain. The Wizard of Oz. Cabaret. When people talk about the best movie musicals, these are often the titles that you’ll hear. In my opinion, there is one glaring omission: 1953’s Kiss Me, Kate. A brilliant mixture of William Shakespeare and Cole Porter, Kiss Me, Kate first opened… Read more »
Guest post by Michaela Owens. Let me start this by saying that it was a miracle I didn’t end up writing 10,000 words. When it comes to a woman named Esther Williams, I honestly can’t stop myself from blubbering. Strong, confident, funny, self-aware, and resilient, Esther Williams became an instant role model to me when… Read more »