Disclaimer: This post discusses Japanese racial stereotypes common in World War II propaganda films including examples of dialogue used.  Prior to the United States involvement in World War II, films produced in mainstream Hollywood glossed over or completely sidestepped discussion of the war...

I think everyone will agree the perfect dog has certain qualities that make him/her Man’s Best Friend: loyalty, strength, good temperament, intelligence, obedience. As a kid, I held Lassie up as the model for the perfect family dog. Trapped in the town’s abandoned coal mine? Never...

This is my submission for the Welcome Back, Bob! Blogathon/tribute hosted by Carley (@MissCarley) from The Kitty Packard Pictorial and Will McKinley (@willmckinley). Thanks to both for inviting me to participate.  For the past several months I have been lost without the dapper, distinguished,...

This post is my submission for The Scarlett Olive’s For the Boys Blogathon. I would like to thank Katie and Hilary for hosting this event and welcoming my participation. Note: You will NOT see the word “Bromance” mentioned in this post. I find it to be the most ridiculous...

This is my entry for The Great Citizen Kane Debate being held in celebration of the two year anniversary of the blog True Classics Citizen Kane-The Greatest Film Ever Made. What does that even mean? How can a statement so obviously opinionated be an absolute truth? I remember the first time I...

Angela of the classic film blog The Hollywood Revue is hosting the Fashion in Film Blogathon. There are several excellent submissions for the event. Make sure to head over there to check it out! Many thanks to Angela for allowing me to participate! Cary Grant had style. Actually, Cary...