Tag Archives: His Girl Friday

“I never made a message picture, and I hope I never do.” — Howard Hawks

Posted on May 30, 2025 by sheila

It’s his birthday today. My favorite director. I’ve written so much about his movies, here and elsewhere, it’d be too much to link to all of it. I’ve seen it all. Only Angels Have Wings is my favorite movie ever … Continue reading →

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Supernatural: Season 2, Episode 6: “No Exit”

Posted on September 14, 2014 by sheila

Directed by Kim Manners Written by Matt Witten “So this is hell. I’d never have believed it. You remember all we were told about the torture-chambers, the fire and brimstone, the “burning marl.” Old wives’ tales! There’s no need for … Continue reading →

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Year in Review: Running my mouth in 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by sheila

Some of the things I’ve written in 2013, for my own site, and also other outlets. Thoughts on Memphis. “Memphis is wounded, and Memphis is obviously depressed. There are a lot of sad ghosts here. But Memphis does not forget. … Continue reading →

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Walter Burns, In All His Glory

Posted on October 8, 2013 by sheila

I love gifs, and this one is particularly mesmerizing. From His Girl Friday of course.

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Seen Recently: The Train Robbers (1973), Dark City (1998), Easy A (2010), His Girl Friday (1940), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by sheila

The Train Robbers directed by Burt Kennedy Somehow I missed this totally entertaining film, despite my love for John Wayne, Ann-Margret (and Ben Johnson)! An absolutely gorgeous LOOKING film (it was cinematographer William H. Clothier’s final film), it stars John … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Life Is a Banquet” (Rosalind Russell)

Posted on October 29, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Life Is a Banquet, by Rosalind Russell (and Chris Chase) Marvelous book. Laugh-out-loud funny, touching inspiring, serious – with awesome character sketches (her sister Duchess will live on in my memory FOREVER) and just a … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Howard Hawks!

Posted on May 30, 2008 by sheila

He’s my favorite director. Not only has he directed some of my favorite films of all time, but you look at his run of hits in the 30s and 40s (and beyond – but that was his real heyday) – … Continue reading →

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Under-Rated Movies: #14 Love and Basketball (2000); Dir. Gina Prince-Bythewood

Posted on January 6, 2008 by sheila

#14. Love and Basketball I can’t remember why I saw this movie for the first time. I know that its original advertising did nothing for me. It didn’t call to me. It looked totally formulaic – and – even worse … Continue reading →

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At long last: The Professor’s New Movie Quiz

Posted on July 20, 2007 by sheila

I have been waiting patiently for the seasonal movie quiz from Dennis’ stellar site – and at long last – it has arrived!! I put my answers in the comments section on Dennis’ site – and seriously, reading thru everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Professor Irwin Corey’s Latest Movie Quiz!

Posted on March 17, 2007 by sheila

Presenting: his FOREMOSTLY AUTHORITATIVE SPRING BREAK MOVIE QUIZ . I eagerly await these quizzes – they’re always so terrific (and occasionally hard, too!) (Go check out Dennis’ site to see the answers from his commenters – a smart group of … Continue reading →

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