Tag Archives: Joel McCrea

Five Film Favorites: Gun Fights

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

I have not yet worked out the ethical dilemma of how I can find certain forms of violence so mesmerizing and, yes, entertaining in cinema while knowing that those same forms of violence, when they occur in real life, have such devastating … Continue reading →

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Five Film Favorites: Screwball Comedies

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

The golden age of Hollywood’s Screwball Comedies was during the 10-year run-up to World War II. Since that time many popular feature films have imitated the style of those battle-of-the-sexes comedies — a few quite effectively — but the best … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Birthday: Jean Arthur

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Is it wrong to be in love with someone, oh, sixty-eight years your senior? Who is, I might also add, uh, deceased (and for almost two decades)? Honestly, you can’t blame me–it’s nothing I can control. I mean, you’ve seen … Continue reading →

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