In today’s guest post, Jessica Pickens remembers the classic Torchy Blane dramas, explains how the character served as the inspiration for Lois Lane, and examines the enduring legacy of the films.
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Musical Mondays: Summer Magic
Do you remember the Disney musical “Summer Magic?” Guest blogger Jessica Pickens does, and in this post she offers up her thoughts on the movie. Will you find it to be as, well, magical as she does? Read on to find out!
Read more →Musical Mondays: Second Chorus
Kick off your week with this look back at a forgotten musical classic starring Paulette Goddard, Fred Astaire and Artie Shaw.
Read more →Wayne Morris: The Forgotten Hollywood War Hero
In his too-brief life, Wayne Morris was both a respected actor and a World War II flying ace. Today’s guest post by Jessica Pickens presents a fond remembrance of Morris.
Read more →So Proudly We Hail (1943): A Classic Movie Review
Guest blogger Jessica Pickens presents her views on the World War II drama, So Proudly We Hail (1943) starring Claudette Colbert, Veronica Lake and Paulette Goddard. There’s drama in today’s guest post.
Read more →His Father Called Him Dobe: Remembering Harry Carey, Jr.
A look at Harry Carey, Jr., who appeared in over 90 films and is known for his work with Director John Ford, including the films Rio Grande (1950) and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). He also appeared in Bonanza and Gunsmoke.
Read more →My First Celebrity Crush: Remembering Davy Jones
In today’s guest post,, Jessica Pickens tells about her first celebrity crush… the one and only Davy Jones from TV’s The Monkees.
Read more →The Years Margaret O’Brien Ruined Christmas
Can Margaret O’Brien ruin Christmas? A look at the spectacular brattiness of O’Brien in the Christmas films Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) & Tenth Avenue Angel (1948). Guest Blogger Jessica Pickens gives us a play by play.
Read more →State Fair (1945) A Guest Classic Movie Review
State Fair 1945 film classic Brief plot: The Frake family travels to the annual Iowa State Fair, entering their mincemeat, pickles, and prize hog Blue Boy into contests. The two children find romance at the fair, but it is uncertain if it will continue…
Read more →Santa Claus: Mean King of Jing-a-ling
St. Nick a meanie? Guest blogger Jessica Pickens explores Santa Claus as he’s seen in the movie Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and in TV’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964).
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