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Girl 27: The Rape Case MGM Covered Up–and the Woman Who Fought Back
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 17, 2018
It’s hard to watch Girl 27 (2007). I first heard Patricia Douglas’s story on You Must Remember This podcast, then read the famous Vanity Fair article about it. That a movie extra was raped by an MGM salesperson, that the studio besmirched her reputation and hushed up the story–non read more
Spielberg Needs a Better Editor–or These Classic Films
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 14, 2018
I just watched The Post, and as usual with a Steven Spielberg film, I was thoroughly enjoying it, hoping, “Maybe he’s avoided it this time!” And then WHAM! There it is: The schmaltzy, on-the-nose scenes and/or musical selections that undo the magic he has so skillfully woven. And read more
Spielberg Needs a Better Editor–or These Classic Films
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 14, 2018
I just watched The Post, and as usual with a Steven Spielberg film, I was thoroughly enjoying it, hoping, “Maybe he’s avoided it this time!” And then WHAM! There it is: The schmaltzy, on-the-nose scenes and/or musical selections that undo the magic he has so skillfully woven. And read more
Can Barbara Stanwyck Make Up for George Brent?
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 12, 2018
I find myself reserving certain films for future viewings when I love a star. Sometimes–as with Barbara Stanwyck–I try to watch her lesser films, putting off a great one so at least one is still waiting in reserve for me, like some wonderful present under the tree. So I didn’t go read more
Can Barbara Stanwyck Make Up for George Brent?
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 12, 2018
I find myself reserving certain films for future viewings when I love a star. Sometimes–as with Barbara Stanwyck–I try to watch her lesser films, putting off a great one so at least one is still waiting in reserve for me, like some wonderful present under the tree. So I didn’t go read more
One Liberal’s 2018 Distraction Guide
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 4, 2018
I assume those of you horrified by 2017 headlines have been fighting back with the help of political action sites. But sometimes what you need is to reset your equilibrium just so that you can get through the day, and if that’s what you’re looking for, here are my current (admittedly of read more
One Liberal’s 2018 Distraction Guide
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jan 4, 2018
I assume those of you horrified by 2017 headlines have been fighting back with the help of political action sites. But sometimes what you need is to reset your equilibrium just so that you can get through the day, and if that’s what you’re looking for, here are my current (admittedly of read more
Lubitsch, My Expectations Were Too High!
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Nov 22, 2017
Here’s a question: Can we blame a brilliant director for films that don’t match his usual brilliance? If a film has a little of his luster, enough to make it stand out from the rest, but not enough to make us clamor for repeat viewings, is it fair to claim, “That sucked?” I read more
Lubitsch, My Expectations Were Too High!
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Nov 22, 2017
Here’s a question: Can we blame a brilliant director for films that don’t match his usual brilliance? If a film has a little of his luster, enough to make it stand out from the rest, but not enough to make us clamor for repeat viewings, is it fair to claim, “That sucked?” I read more
Sexual Predators in Film: Weinstein, 1937
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Nov 10, 2017
All this talk of Harvey Weinstein and now Louis C.K. has me thinking about Stage Door (1937), that fascinating film featuring a dormitory of smart-talking women clamoring for parts on the stage, and suffering the sexist overtures of a very slimy producer along the way. The film was produced the sam read more
Sexual Predators in Film: Weinstein, 1937
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Nov 10, 2017
All this talk of Harvey Weinstein and now Louis C.K. has me thinking about Stage Door (1937), that fascinating film featuring a dormitory of smart-talking women clamoring for parts on the stage, and suffering the sexist overtures of a very slimy producer along the way. The film was produced the sam read more
Movies to Combat Moving Blues
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Sep 16, 2017
**Some spoilers, but then again, this is a comedy.*** I’ve been remiss in my blogging lately, due to my second move in a year. The last apartment resounded with construction noises next door, loud and consistent and close enough to drive me to repacking. So again I’ve been drowning in U read more
Movies to Combat Moving Blues
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Sep 16, 2017
**Some spoilers, but then again, this is a comedy.*** I’ve been remiss in my blogging lately, due to my second move in a year. The last apartment resounded with construction noises next door, loud and consistent and close enough to drive me to repacking. So again I’ve been drowning in U read more
Center Stage: Acting Misfire, Dancing Fun
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Aug 5, 2017
Center Stage is a blast: great dancing from real ballerinas, including a final performance I watch on repeat. A love triangle. And Donna Murphy and Peter Gallagher convincingly running the ballet company. We are rooting for heroine Jody (Amanda Schull), whose technique, feet, and turnout don’ read more
Center Stage: Acting Misfire, Dancing Fun
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Aug 5, 2017
Center Stage is a blast: great dancing from real ballerinas, including a final performance I watch on repeat. A love triangle. And Donna Murphy and Peter Gallagher convincingly running the ballet company. We are rooting for heroine Jody (Amanda Schull), whose technique, feet, and turnout don’ read more
Eugene Pallette’s Birthday: All Hail His Froggy Voice
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jul 8, 2017
I’m a sucker for a good voice, and no voice was as memorable and amusing as Eugene Pallette’s deep & froggy timbre. His is the kind of voice that startles you when he joins the national anthem/a church congregation’s chorus–the unmistakable, unbelievably harsh and scratc read more
Eugene Pallette’s Birthday: All Hail His Froggy Voice
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jul 8, 2017
I’m a sucker for a good voice, and no voice was as memorable and amusing as Eugene Pallette’s deep & froggy timbre. His is the kind of voice that startles you when he joins the national anthem/a church congregation’s chorus–the unmistakable, unbelievably harsh and scratc read more
Crushing on The Cutting Edge’s Doug
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jun 25, 2017
There’s a certain generation of women who still laugh when they hear “toe pick.” Then they begin dreaming about a certain swoon-worthy character in the memorable scene when that line was first employed, and wonder why aren’t romantic leads like that now? Why can’ read more
Crushing on The Cutting Edge’s Doug
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jun 25, 2017
There’s a certain generation of women who still laugh when they hear “toe pick.” Then they begin dreaming about a certain swoon-worthy character in the memorable scene when that line was first employed, and wonder why aren’t romantic leads like that now? Why can’t the read more
Happy Birthday to Classic Film’s Cupid, Charles Coburn
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jun 19, 2017
Today you need to embrace your love, ask out that crush, comfort your lovelorn friend, or play matchmaker yourself. Why? Because it’s Charles Coburn’s birthday. You know: the warm uncle/grandfather/parent type who plays the part of wing man, aiding couples in love. A Coburn character is read more