There exists a thin and ambiguous threshold within the narrative realms of any communicative conduit where emotional experience can...

There’s something deeply cerebral and timeless about A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT and the way it philosophizes the societal stigma behind mental...

The genius of CACTUS FLOWER begins with its titular duality, at once defining both the film’s prevailing allegory as well as epitomizing...

From the start of his career, Bob Aldrich was always hellbent on dissecting Hollywood. His films cut through its gilded exterior with...

Introductory preface: This piece is part of Dr. Annette Bochenek’s Biopic Blogathon, something in which I’m delighted to partake. You can...

Introductory preface: This piece is part of Dr. Annette Bochenek’s Biopic Blogathon, something in which I’m delighted to partake. You can...

Introduction The mermaid (Ann Blyth) excitedly showcases her underwater abode in an impressive swimming sequence There’s no simple nor...

Introduction The mermaid (Ann Blyth) excitedly showcases her underwater abode in an impressive swimming sequence There’s no simple nor...

So often the magnitude of complexity renders us incapable of finding it in the most accessible spaces, making its elusive quality all the...

So often the magnitude of complexity renders us incapable of finding it in the most accessible spaces, making its elusive quality all the...

The soft croon of a choir resonates warmly, supplemented by a soothing static buzz borne of sundry conversations, all words...

The soft croon of a choir resonates warmly, supplemented by a soothing static buzz borne of sundry conversations, all words...

1950 was a momentous year for film — so prolific, in fact, that it engendered one of the most divisive and competitive Best Actress races...

1950 was a momentous year for film — so prolific, in fact, that it engendered one of the most divisive and competitive Best Actress races...

Preface: Upon conducting research for this article, I stumbled upon this wonderful piece written by my friend, Angela, that does an...

Preface: Upon conducting research for this article, I stumbled upon this wonderful piece written by my friend, Angela, that does an...

PREFACE: This is now the second installment in what will be a continuing series that takes an informal, desultory approach by providing...

PREFACE: This is now the second installment in what will be a continuing series that takes an informal, desultory approach by providing...

Introduction Publicity poster advertising STOLEN HOLIDAY, 1937 It’s a common theme in Kay Francis movies to see her enter a loveless...

Introduction Publicity poster advertising STOLEN HOLIDAY, 1937 It’s a common theme in Kay Francis movies to see her enter a loveless...