‘Mary Stevens, M.D.’ and the Approachable Modern Woman Kay Francis
Even as a professional working woman in a man's world, Kay Francis was able to be the feminine, approachable gateway… Read More
Beyond the Classics is a recurring column in which Emily Kubincanek highlights lesser-known old movies and examines what makes them memorable.
Even as a professional working woman in a man's world, Kay Francis was able to be the feminine, approachable gateway… Read More
Peter Bogdanovich's first film (and Boris Karloff's final film) should be looked at as more than a stepping stone to… Read More
100 years has passed since Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino worked together, but the story of their production is still… Read More
The best holiday movies take on the realistic struggles of our lives and turn them into heartwarming stories, including 'I'll… Read More
While critics and audiences thought it was untimely in 1940, the themes it explores have proved to be timeless as… Read More
This lesser-known film noir starring Joan Bennett depicts how overwhelming being a woman and a mother was during the mid-20th… Read More
Sidney Poitier's first big role was also the film that finally showed America just how ugly their racist ideals really… Read More
Everyone loves a good ghost story. You have this film to thank for their popularity in cinema today. Read More
We look at the 1930 film 'Madam Satan' -- where it fails and where it accidentally succeeds. Read More