Listen to America: The 1920s and 1930s

To see the intro to this project, as well as links to other decades, click here. 1) “The Broadway Melody,” from The Broadway Melody of 1929 (1929) One of the ironies of Hollywood in the talkie years is that the Californians spent years in thrall to the New Yorkers. Hollywood would not overtake truly overtake… Read More Listen to America: The 1920s and 1930s

May 20, 2022May 21, 2022 Tim1 Comment

Better than AFI’s 100 Years…100 Stars: 96-100

To see my running list of the hundred greatest movie stars in American film history, click here All stars are listed with a single film which is particularly important, though not exclusively so, to understanding what makes them vital to American movies. 100) Vivien Leigh / Key film – Gone with the Wind The chauvinists… Read More Better than AFI’s 100 Years…100 Stars: 96-100

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 Tim1 Comment

Seeing Things Secondhand

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Listen to America: The 1920s and 1930s

Better than AFI’s 100 Years…100 Stars: 96-100