‘Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood’: A Legendary Hustler Shares His Stories
“His stories, and our fascination with the private lives of the rich and famous, aren’t going anywhere.”
Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes: Fashioning the Love Triangle in ‘The Philadelphia Story’
“‘The Philadelphia Story’ situated itself at a turning point in 20th century history, between the destitution of the Great Depression and the destruction of World War II (along with the following boom). It’s in this moment, one of not knowing where America would end up next, that the film exists…”
Vague Visages Is FilmStruck: David Pountain on Howard Hawks’ ‘Bringing Up Baby’
“‘Bringing Up Baby’ delves joyfully beyond the stiff pretences of modern life to reveal the wild and lustful animal that still lies beneath the surface.”