There is a man I know very little about, other than he has boat loads of money and has bought and restored two iconic Hollywood residences. One is Greenacres, the… Read more A billionaire who has not incurred the wrath of Vickie Lester, someone known for architectural restoration, not devastation… →
Do you think the attitude reflected toward women in Busby Berkeley’s films might have had something to do with the fact he was married six times? I’m just asking…
Silents in the 1920s had fluidity and range that was roped in by Talkies – suddenly scenes with dialogue were boxed in, restricted, and stagey because of sound technology. Sound… Read more BEHIND THE SCENES – TALKIES →
A little bird in the wardrobe department chirped this item in my ear –she was having a hard time getting actors under thirty to put on their underwear. Besides the… Read more Measuring up – and wardrobe malfunctions →
I understand Howard Hawks enjoyed talking to young people: And, mentoring talent: “We discovered Bacall was a little girl who, when she becomes insolent, becomes rather attractive. That was the… Read more HOWARD HAWKS →
A series of posts for Ms. S.V.G., a friendly follower of our FB page. Sarah wanted more Garbo and here she is – what struck me about these designs (by… Read more GARBO AND ADRIAN →
. These excerpts are from an amazing and comprehensive interview conducted by Film Critic Henry Sheehan with Vincente Minnelli – the link to his site is at the bottom of… Read more Vincente Minnelli on “Madame Bovary” →