Tag Archives: Joan Bennett

Movie Posters: “The Reckless Moment”

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: One of the great female-centered noirs, Max Ophuls’ “The Reckless Moment,” first released in 1949, has been ill-treated by whatever multinational entertainment conglomerate owns its video rights. Some 20 years after the dawn of modern video … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Alfredo Capitani, Film, Film Noir, James Mason, Joan Bennett, Max Ophuls, Movie Posters, movies, Rene Peron, The Reckless Moment | Leave a comment

An Interview With Brian Kellow, Part 1

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Yesterday I raved about Brian Kellow’s new book about the legendary Hollywood agent Sue Mengers. It’s a smart and fun biography, an informative joyride through the life of a colorful and fascinating character who peaked during the 1970s, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Interviews, Movies | Tagged '70s movies, biography, books, brian kellow, divas, Ethel Merman, Joan Bennett, Pauline Kael, Sue Mengers | 6 Comments

Guest Post: The Woman in the Window

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Sometimes things don’t happen the way we anticipate and we find a piece of art that helps us make sense of things. In this special guest post, an academic finds himself in an online relationship that takes a … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Sex | Tagged Fritz Lang, Joan Bennett, long distance relationships, movie criticism, online romances | Leave a comment

Movie Poster Du Jour: “The Reckless Moment”

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Back when movie posters were important as advertisements, and many theaters were independently run, some printing companies offered posters that functioned as alternatives to the studio-approved designs. Theaters looking to promote a film in a unique … Continue reading →