The film “Moneyball” helps explain this year’s extraordinary story of the Oakland Athletics.
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Clara Bow, the “It Girl” of the Jazz Age
Even 85 years later, actress Clara Bow, the “It Girl,” still explodes off the screen.
Sex and the Single Pretty Woman
“Pretty Woman” captures the ideas and the spirit of Helen Gurley Brown, who died Monday.
Sight and Sound’s “Greatest Films” Poll
“Sight and Sound’s: once-every-ten-years poll is out, and “Citizen Kane” is no longer #1.
The Dark Knight and Adolescent Gloom
“Dark Knight Rises” confirms the younger generation’s pessimism.
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Women Still Treated as Hysterical
While an enjoyable romantic comedy set in Victorian times, the film “Hysteria” touches on issues raised by the GOP’s “war on women.”
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How Ephron Saved Romantic Comedies
Nora Ephron draw on Woody’s Allen’s “nervous comedies” to save romantic comedies.
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Supremes’ Obamacare Decision, The Film
Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision upholding Obamacare had all the makings of a Hollywood thriller.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Destry Rides Again, Grapes of Wrath, Hannah and Her Sisters, Hunt for Red October, It's a Wonderful Life, Obama Care, Shane, Sting, Supreme Court Comments closed
