James M. Cain, Joan Crawford, Kate Winslet, and “Mildred Pierce”: Women, Ambition, Romance, and Motherhood
What do women really want?
Books Into Film
“Nomadland”: Taking to the Road to be Independent
American Nomads are nothing new…this photo is 100 years old. Look at the front; they have literally converted a car or truck although the three Vermonters who had taken this rig to Florida were camping, not living there full time. This photo is in the public domain from the State Archives of Florida, but I …
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Confessions of a Marilyn Monroe Snob: How Anita Loos convinced me that “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
Marilyn Monroe really is a victim of her own press. If you haven’t watched one of her films in a long time, or ever, check out Gentlemen Prefer Blondes…no read the book first…the movie….the book…I don’t know. If you do either or both, you’ll be glad you did.
The Novels Behind 8 Great Movies Are in the Public Domain in 2021
Every year, a new crop of books go into the Public Domain in the U.S. This year I was inspired by all the novels that have lived on in great movies that we will soon be able to read for free…as soon as the digital versions get online, that is.
“Belles on Their Toes”: A mother of 12 and an Industrial Engineering Expert. It’s the funniest 100 year old story that you don’t know you know.
Why I read Belles on Their Toes Part 1: When you mess up your schedule during the COVID 19 quarantine Well, y’all, it was bound to happen. Earlier this week I felt that sinking feeling the pit of my stomach when I looked at my “post calendar”, from which I can tell at a …