The Great Filmmakers: Frank Capra

The movies directed by Frank Capra were so wildly popular and so distinctive that ‘Capra-esque’ became an adjective meaning a feel-good, uplifting film with a positive social message. From “It’s a Wonderful Life” to “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” to … Continue reading

The Films of Kim Novak

Born in Chicago, Kim Novak was one of the most popular movie stars in the world between 1955 in 1960. For a brief shimmering period of time, her films were immensely popular and critically applauded.  Her performance in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic psychological … Continue reading

Films of William Powell

William Powell was a movie star always brought wit, sophistication, and charm to every role. He was nominated for the Academy award three different times. As the star of the immensely popular Thin Man series, he brought to the detective movie … Continue reading