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The Philadephia Story (1940) and High Society (1956)

You’re getting two for one today. “High Society” is a musical remake of “The Philadelphia Story,” and the two movies are so similar, I thought I’d just review them side by side. The basic story is as follows: Tracy Lord, an aristocratic divorcee, is preparing for her second marriage. Her ex-husband, C. K. Dexter Haven, is a loveable lout who is still in love with her. He’s made no secret of the fact that he’d like her back, but she’s too stubborn to even talk about it. Tracy’s father has been philandering with an actress, and if the story gets … Continue reading →

My Favorite Wife (1940)

James Garner and Doris Day did their own version of this story in the 1963 film “Move Over, Darling,” but “My Favorite Wife” starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne is the classic original. Cary Grant plays Nick Alden, widower of seven years, who has decided it’s time to move on and get remarried. His wife, Ellen, has not been pronounced legally dead, however. She was shipwrecked and no body was ever found. Nick gets a judge to proclaim her dead, and then in the next breath, asks the judge to marry him and his new bride, Bianca. On their way … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of April 9, 2012

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Ready for more episodes of genealogy podcasts? Once a week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you the newest episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. It can also include episodes of podcasts that are not always about genealogy, but have focused on it for a random episode. Family Tree Magazine released their March episode on April 2, 2012. This episode is hosted by Lisa Louise Cooke. She talks about her new book. Diane Haddad brings you up to date with news about NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” show. Thomas MacEntee gives tips from his toolkit article called “Tools to … Continue reading →

James Garner Suffers a Minor Stroke

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Actor James Garner has suffered a minor stroke. The 80-year-old actor was hospitalized last week, but his publicist say he is doing well and should be returning home soon. The actor went into a Los Angeles hospital Friday after falling ill at his home. Publicist Jennifer Allen told the Associated Press “he’s still in the hospital but my understanding is he is doing well and will be going home soon. When, exactly, we have not been told yet.” Garner got his big break in show business when he landed the role of Bret Maverick in the comedy Western show “Maverick” … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Gift (2006)

Based on the faith-affirming novel by James Stovall, “The Ultimate Gift” is the story of one young man’s quest for a life of fun and his grandfather’s dreams of a better future for him. Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) has never had to work for anything in his life. He’s got a trust fund, a mother who doles out money like candy, and he’s living large. His girlfriend loves his easy spending habits, and together they party until dawn with little thought about others. When Jason’s grandfather, Red (James Garner) passes away, the family gathers around like vultures, wanting to know … Continue reading →

Movies Week in Review – March 31st – April 5th

Looking for something fun to add to your movie wish list? Here are some suggestions for you to consider next time you’re on your way to the video store. If you’re into classic musicals, you’ll want to take a look at “Strike Up the Band.” This movie stars Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in one of their collaborations and tells the story of two teenagers who want to raise money to go to an audition for their dance band. They put on a show to raise the cash, but it seems they’re running into a lot of opposition as they … Continue reading →

I Was a Male War Bride and His Girl Friday

Cary Grant stars as Henri Rochard, a French officer, in “I Was a Male War Bride,” made in 1949 and set in Germany just after World War II. Henri has worked quite a bit with Lt. Catherine Gates (Ann Sheridan) throughout the war, and as they are being shipped home, they realize they are in love with each other. He wants to come home to America with her, but it all presents a problem. They want to bring him home on Army transport, but he can’t travel with Catherine because she’s supposed to be sailing on a ship full of … Continue reading →

Bringing Up Baby (1938)

Dr. David Huxley has just received a package containing a rare dinosaur bone. With this bone, he can complete the skeleton he’s been working on for years, the pinnacle of his career. To top it off, he’s engaged to be married to his assistant, and his life is going splendidly. That is, until he meets Susan Vance, a flighty, carefree heiress who immediately sets her sights on him. Unfortunately for him, this means that she’s going to make his life very complicated. Susan’s brother has sent their aunt a gift – a tame leopard named Baby who loves music, especially … Continue reading →

Topper (1937)

Starring Cary Grant and Constance Bennett as the Kirbys, a fun-loving young married couple who gets killed in a car accident, “Topper,” the classic black and white film, has a very cute premise. Unable to find a way to get to Heaven, our ghosts decide they must be lacking in good deeds, and no one needs a good deed done to them more than their stuffy friend Topper, president of the bank. Topper’s life is ordered and precise, his every movement dictated by his wife, and he hardly ever has any fun. The Kirbys are just the ticket to open … Continue reading →

Pride and Prejudice (1995)

I approach this blog almost timidly, feeling the weight of the task upon my shoulders. How can I possibly, through mere words, explain to you everything that this movie is? It’s like trying to describe the Grand Canyon in one sentence. But I shall do my best. “Pride and Prejudice” first began as a novel, written by Jane Austen. Over the years, it has been adapted into film on a couple of occasions, first as an old black and white starring Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson, which was a nice try but no cigar. It was impossible to fit the … Continue reading →