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Oscar Shockers 1946 (Part One)
Ever since MGM studio chief Louis B. Mayer established the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1927, fans and show biz...
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Thomas Mitchell
Many call 1939 Hollywood’s Greatest Year. So what should we call the actor who appeared in five of the top films released back then?...
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Hidden Gems (Comedy)
Here are three lesser-known titles you may have missed, but I think they definitely deserve some love: Hands Across the Table (1935) Back...
Feb 15, 20252 min read


Hollywood At War
To mark the recent 80th anniversary of D-Day, here’s my Top 10 list of Hollywood’s greatest World War II films: The Pacific Theater “From...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Films of 1943: The More the Merrier
In 1942, Jean Arthur’s career stalled out. She refused the roles her studio offered, which put her on the guano list with her boss,...
Jul 1, 20233 min read
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