‘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
May 17, 2022
Beyond the Classics
Beyond the Classics is a recurring column in which Emily Kubincanek highlights lesser-known old movies and examines what makes them memorable.
Browse the full archive for Beyond the Classics below
‘Targets’ Made Modern Horror More Real and More Terrifying
Peter Bogdanovich's first film (and Boris Karloff's final film) should be looked at as more than a stepping stone to… Read More
March 2, 2022
Two Silent Stars Collide in ‘Beyond the Rocks’
100 years has passed since Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino worked together, but the story of their production is still… Read More
February 14, 2022
‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ and How Rewarding Sad Christmas Movies Can Be
The best holiday movies take on the realistic struggles of our lives and turn them into heartwarming stories, including 'I'll… Read More
December 25, 2021
Once Untimely, ‘The Mortal Storm’ Proves Timeless Years Later
While critics and audiences thought it was untimely in 1940, the themes it explores have proved to be timeless as… Read More
December 13, 2021
The Suspense of Domesticity in Max Ophüls’ ‘The Reckless Moment’
This lesser-known film noir starring Joan Bennett depicts how overwhelming being a woman and a mother was during the mid-20th… Read More
November 30, 2021
‘No Way Out’ and the Best of “Social Message” Film Noir
Sidney Poitier's first big role was also the film that finally showed America just how ugly their racist ideals really… Read More
November 21, 2021
The Original Ghostly Thrills of ‘The Uninvited’
Everyone loves a good ghost story. You have this film to thank for their popularity in cinema today. Read More
October 26, 2021
The Flop that Ruined Musicals for Cecil B. DeMille
We look at the 1930 film 'Madam Satan' -- where it fails and where it accidentally succeeds. Read More
October 5, 2021