TagJimmy Stewart

Posted August 7, 201918 Comments 1930s

After the Thin Man (1936)

This post is published as part of the Summer Under the Stars blogathon After the Thin Man has a lot to live up to. It’s the first sequel to the … Continue Reading After the Thin Man (1936)

Posted February 6, 20191 Comment 1930s

Long-time readers of JiCF know I’m a sucker for a domestic melodrama and only Old Hollywood knows how to take a simple story about a couple struggling to make a … Continue Reading Made for Each Other (1939)

Posted February 19, 201815 Comments 1940s

The Philadelphia Story (1940)

Recently played as the February entry in TCM and Fathom Events’ Big Screen Series, it’s hard to believe there was ever a time when Katharine Hepburn needed to prove herself. … Continue Reading The Philadelphia Story (1940)

Posted May 27, 20124 Comments 1930s

Leading Man Tournament Week 1 Results

Note to self: Never try to type up a blog post on an iPad…it’s not easy and never works out as you planned. On the flipside, if you do read … Continue Reading Leading Man Tournament Week 1 Results

Posted May 26, 2012 1930s

Another Tie!

I know I mentioned on Thursday that there wouldn’t be another update but we’ve come to another tie right before the close of Week 1! If the tie isn’t broken … Continue Reading Another Tie!

Posted May 23, 20121 Comment 1950s

Old Hollywood Book Reviews: The Testament of Judith Barton

I love the revisionist trend that’s coming in books. Books that take a smaller character and showcases a plot around their lives or involvement in a story are some of … Continue Reading Old Hollywood Book Reviews: The Testament of Judith Barton

Posted May 20, 20129 Comments Leading Man Tournament

Welcome to the Leading Man Tournament Week 1

***This should have been up earlier but I’m nursing one of the worst sunburns on my face so my head is killing me. Apologies! It’s finally here, the first (hopefully … Continue Reading Welcome to the Leading Man Tournament Week 1

Posted May 17, 20124 Comments 1930s

Mid-Day Poll Update (With Pictures)

I like the two post format we’ve got going on here so I figured I’d devote a second post to the poll that’s on-going. It continues to be a close … Continue Reading Mid-Day Poll Update (With Pictures)

Posted May 14, 20127 Comments 1950s

New Running Feature: Kristen’s Netflix Top 10

Much like the TCM Top Twelve (which I still need to create a banner for) I’m creating a new running feature. I have a pretty hefty Netflix queue (at one … Continue Reading New Running Feature: Kristen’s Netflix Top 10

Posted March 13, 20124 Comments 1930s

The Films of Jean Harlow: Wife vs. Secretary (1936)

I feel like I’ve been harsh on the films of Jean Harlow. It’s not that their bad movies, I just expected more from them…more humor, more heart, and I haven’t … Continue Reading The Films of Jean Harlow: Wife vs. Secretary (1936)