“Superstore” significantly ups its game this episode. The cold open has Jonah (Ben Feldman) trying to show off how well he’s bonded with his coworkers by unintentionally insulting most of them. The sequence ends in a great banter showdown between manager Mark McKinney and assistant manager Lauren read more
“Superstore” significantly ups its game this episode. The cold open has Jonah (Ben Feldman) trying to show off how well he’s bonded with his coworkers by unintentionally insulting most of them. The sequence ends in a great banter showdown between manager Mark McKinney and assistant manager Lauren read more
Today, I'm reviewing the classic woman's picture Mannequin (1937), starring Joan Crawford and Spencer Tracy.
This article is part of The Joan Crawford Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood.
Joan Crawford always liked to quote a popular saying that went around MGM in the read more
When Mannequin is at its best, it makes one forget about its worst. There’s a lot of weak writing–and some strong writing–and director Gottlieb is terrible with actors. What’s so strange about his inability to direct them (most visible with Carole Davis) is how well other pe read more
Cesare’s famous escape in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Lugging maidens about is a basic task for henchmen who are worth even half a hench. However, even the most sylph-like lady is bound to feel a bit cumbersome after a few of those painted hills. Thus, the mannequin steps in. read more
Mannequin (1937). Director: Frank Borzage. Cast: Joan Crawford, Spencer Tracy and Alan Curtis. In the film, Crawford plays Jessie, a young working class woman who wants to improve her life by marrying her boyfriend, only to find out that he is no better than what she left behind. Jessie mee read more
