Leopards and actors and Cary Grant

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Bill Wren

I rewatched for the nth time (I’ve lost track) Howard Hawk’s Bringing Up Baby (1938). Apart from being great fun each time I watch it, this time was a bit different having read Marc Eliot’s book, Cary Grant: A Biography, … Read more →

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Topper (1937)

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Bill Wren

Directed by Norman Z. McLeod Fun, light and funny, the movie Topper is a delightful screwball comedy. It shares the style of, and comes a year or two after, the classic My Man Godfrey. Though not as good as that … Read more →

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A little something about Jean Arthur

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Bill Wren

I watched and wrote a review of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington the other day. After writing and posting the review I discovered that I had already written a review of it back in 2002. And here’s the thing: the … Read more →

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Casablanca (1942)

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Bill Wren

Directed by Michael Curtiz What it the world do you write about Casablanca? And why would you? I suppose if I were possessed of some brilliantly critical mind that, after much groaning and mulling and sleepless nights, I might come … Read more →

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Reading about Clark Gable, movie star

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Bill Wren

I’m currently reading Clark Gable: a Biography by Warren G. Harris. While not great, it’s certainly pretty good. I’m almost finished it and I have to be honest, what I find most interesting is how uninteresting Clark Gable is. Perhaps … Read more →

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Gone With the Wind (1939)

Posted on December 11, 2004 by Bill Wren

Directed by Victor Fleming It seems only fitting that a big movie would get a big DVD package, particularly when it celebrates 65 years of being one of the biggest – if not the biggest – Hollywood productions. (This review … Read more →

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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

Posted on February 10, 2004 by Bill Wren

Directed by Tay Garnett I don’t know what to think of this movie. It’s a film noir. It’s a potboiler. It’s the classic 1946 The Postman Always Rings Twice and I like it and don’t like it at the same … Read more →

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