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VL’s Top Posts of the Week
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 20, 2014
A pretty uneventual top posts week with several prominent articles returning back to the top 10, as well as a lot of appreciation for Frank Capra this week. 10.TCM Classic Film Festival Wrap-Up Looks like a few readers were a bit late catching up on my journey to the TCM Classic Film Festival. In read more
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 18, 2014
Frank Capra week concludes with his most famous work of all time, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. A timeless tale of the American political machine at work, Mr. Smith is Capra at his most propagandist and poignant. Thankfully, it’s bluster comes from a pure place of political scheming and corru read more
You Can’t Take It With You (1938)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 17, 2014
I’m a terrible person for just now watching You Can’t Take It With You considering it was voted as the number one film you readers requested I write about. With that, this is a wacky blend of screwball comedy with social satire with hilariously endearing performances by its ensemble cast read more
News From the Lake for July 16th, 2014
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 16, 2014
On tap for this week’s News From the Lake: Some upcoming screenings, another classic movie reboot, and plenty of DVDs and Blu-rays. A week or so ago I talked about Universal putting out Complete Legacy Collections for their Universal monsters. Apparently, they aren’t done with the grou read more
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 16, 2014
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town is the culmination of every Capra ideal, extrapolated on three years later with Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Watching this for the first time was a unique experience as I blended my existing knowledge of Capra’s tropes into this feature which clarifies and excavates the read more
It Happened One Night (1934)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 15, 2014
Reviewing It Happened One Night was a long time in coming, but as I always say, what more can be said about a movie already universally praised? I love It Happened One Night, but my praise isn’t effusive. However, it’s cited as one of the best comedies for a reason, so let’s talk read more
American Madness (1932)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 14, 2014
Transitioning from Shirley Temple to Frank Capra makes sense as both presented highly optimistic views of America. Where Temple was the dimpled angel families could only dream of birthing during the harsh brutality of the Depression and WWII, Frank Capra was created populist tales of American persev read more
VL’s Top Posts of the Week
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 13, 2014
Shirley Temple was popular this week, but there were a few stray posts that you guys checked out this week. Sadly, Ms. Maggie McNamara was dethroned. 10. Old Hollywood Book Reviews: Veronica – The Autobiography of Veronica Lake 9. Dr. Coppelius (1966) Whenever this movie airs I get a lot read more
Heidi (1937)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 11, 2014
Heidi is one of two book adaptations Temple immortalized, although A Little Princess wins out as my favorite adaptation, both book version and film. My only previous experience with author Johanna Spyri’s novel was a 1990s Wonderful World of Disney version that didn’t withstand the test read more
Curly Top (1935)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 10, 2014
After the massive success of Bright Eyes, it’s understandable that the studios saw an easy formula they could copy onto future releases, and we’ve already watched it play out in two other features. But, with an easy-to-follow recipe in place, there’s added room for laziness. Curly read more
Bright Eyes
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 9, 2014
When I spoke to Jane Withers last May she talked quite a bit about filming Bright Eyes and her struggles working with Shirley Temple. I hated to admit to her that I hadn’t seen the finished product, and she, of course, urged me to get to it! I doubt Jane is reading, but if she is, I finally read more
News From the Lake for July 9th, 2014
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 9, 2014
Post-Fourth of July doesn’t yield much in the news front. In this week’s update I’ll discuss an updated Disney adaptation, and what’s coming to DVD and Blu-ray. In a Disney landscape where we’ve watched live-action interpretations of Snow White, Maleficent, and next y read more
Captain January (1936)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 7, 2014
We pay tribute this week to a bright-eyed moppet with sausage curls and a dimpled smile. When Shirley Temple Black passed away earlier this year, I knew I had to honor her in some way despite never watching her films previously. I have fond memories of watching commercials for the Shirley Temple Col read more
VL’s Top Posts of the Week
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 6, 2014
Another eclectic assortment of popular posts you all checked out this week. As always, feel free to let me know what inspired you to read something! 10. Old Hollywood Book Reviews: The Lives and Loves of Daisy and Violet Hilton It’s great to see this get a little love. One of my earlier boo read more
Song of the Thin Man (1947)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 3, 2014
We aren’t done honoring Nick and Nora yet, but this is the final Thin Man movie for the week. Song of the Thin Man was a financial disappointment upon release, that, coupled with the production issues during The Thin Man Goes Home cemented the decision to continue the franchise. It’s und read more
The Thin Man Goes Home (1945)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 2, 2014
Remember yesterday’s review when I said no matter the individual film’s flaws there’s a consistently high level of quality? We’re starting to see a chink in the armor today. The Thin Man Goes Home was a troubled production, especially in light of the death of the preeminent d read more
News From the Lake for July 2nd, 2014
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 2, 2014
Only three bits of news this week including what’s coming up this month as part of TCM’s Friday Night Spotlight, and a few DVD announcements. It’s the 100th Anniversary of WWI and TCM is paying tribute by devoting July’s Friday Night Spotlight to various views of WWI as see read more
Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 1, 2014
In spite of its flaws, Another Thin Man played off the fun interactions between Nick and Nora Charles without shoving baby Nickie down your throat (and though the literal image is interesting, I’m speaking figuratively). With Shadow of the Thin Man, W.S. Van Dyke and crew strike a better compr read more
Veronica Inductees for July 2014
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jun 30, 2014
And another pair of actors get rewarded with a Veronica this month and placement in the Hall of Fame. Be sure to check out the Veronicas section at the top of the page for past winners and links to all past reviews. Dana Andrews is the quintessential everyman; a man whose starred in, and succeeded read more
VL’s Top Posts of the Week
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jun 29, 2014
A new week and another look at what you all were reading last week. The July Five starts tomorrow, so get caught up on what’s popular now, before a new week of awesome reading comes through. 10. The Lake Update for July 2014 Speaking of the July Five, check out the new Lake Update if you wan read more