Recently, as I was tuning into TCM, I stumbled across THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE. Even though I’ve watched it countless times, I rarely pass up the opportunity to indulge in this cinematic pleasure. As I was enjoying the incredible performances of Lana Turner and John Garfield, I pondered Garfield’s impressive cinematic career. Like a star that shines brightly and burns out too soon, his … Continue reading John Garfield- The Final Bow
Dan (Ralph Bellamy): “I certainly learned about women from you.”Aunt Patsy (Cecil Cunningham): “Here’s your diploma.” (As she hands him Lucy’s break-up letter) In The Awful Truth (1937), Ralph Bellamy as wealthy cowpoke Dan does indeed learn a great deal about the risks and foibles of falling for a glamorous socialite (Irene Dunne), still in love with her soon-to-be-ex husband (Cary Grant). In the 1930s and 40s, the Screwball Comedy … Continue reading Surviving Holiday MayhemWith These Ladies of Screwball Comedy
Outspoken & Freckled 