While we’re all stuck inside due to a Juno that fizzled, let’s check out one that doesn’t. A classic adaptation of the Sean O’Casey play by the same name, Juno and the Paycock is a wonderful example of early Hitchcock being only his second talking film. Hang in there, you’ll get used to the brogues. Continue reading
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This Frank Capra classic starring Jimmy Stewart is required viewing for the weekend before an election. Continue reading
Keeping with our election theme for the month let’s take a look at the early performances of Vivien Leigh and Rex Harrison in a romantic comedy revolving around a blowhard politician, a dedicated journalist, and the woman who loves both of them. Continue reading
Let’s take a look at the progressive even by today’s standards political views of an American legend with some interesting ties to this year’s Republican National Convention. Continue reading
At a time when financial regulation is a forefront issue in the presidential race let’s take a closer look at the canary in the deregulation coal mine. Continue reading
Warning: The film featured in this post contains content that should be offensive to anyone and everyone regardless of age, race, or religious affiliation. It is our intention to explore the material in its historical context. We are in no way condoning the views of this film. Continue reading
On the heels of the SEC’s adoption of the Dodd-Frank conflict minerals rule let’s head down to Africa in search of uranium in this film noir parody directed by John Huston, written by Truman Capote, and starring Humphrey Bogart. Continue reading
You guys seem a little tense. Sit back. Relax. Let Fred Astaire dance your cares away. Continue reading
On the heels of the Democratic and Republican national conventions let’s take a look at politics, corruption, and the media in this classic Frank Capra movie staring Gary Cooper and Barbra Stanwyck. Continue reading
This week we’re celebrating what would have been Alfred Hitchcock’s 113th birthday by revisiting his first original screenplay and first film for British International Pictures. Often referred to by Hitch himself as the second true “Hitchcock” film it was the only one for which the Master of Suspense took or was given full writing credits and it stood as one of the most realistic portrayals of the boxing world for decades to come. Continue reading