1939

DARK VICTORY: Triumph Over Tragedy
DARK VICTORY: Triumph Over Tragedy

Dark Victory is yet another film released during the landmark year of 1939 all but cementing Bette Davis’ reputation as a force of nature.

THE TOP 25 FILMS OF 1939: A Look Back At "The Greatest Year In Movies"
The Top 25 Films Of 1939: A Look Back At “The Greatest Year In Movies”

1939 is often called the Greatest Year in Movies. A list of 25 classics from this memorable year in cinema prove why it surely contends for that title.

Standout Films of 1939: GONE WITH THE WIND and THE WIZARD OF OZ
Standout Films Of 1939: GONE WITH THE WIND & THE WIZARD OF OZ

The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind have remained on countless “Best of” lists for years and virtually impossible to discuss film history without them.

The Two Sides Of Carole Lombard: NOTHING SACRED & MADE FOR EACH OTHER
The Two Sides Of Carole Lombard: NOTHING SACRED & MADE FOR EACH OTHER

Newly reissued via Kino Lorber, screwball comedy Nothing Sacred and delicate domestic drama Made for Each Other show two sides of Carole Lombard.

The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON
The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON

In Our “Nominated Film You May Have Missed”, we reflect on films that received Oscar nominations in the past, but have been forgotten, or little seen. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a classic, delving into themes of patriotism, government corruption, and the power of democracy.

THE STORY OF THE LAST CHRYSANTHEMUMS: A Devastating Cycle of Sacrifice
THE STORY OF THE LAST CHRYSANTHEMUM: A Devastating Cycle Of Sacrifice

Kenji Mizoguchi’s The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum follows Kikunosuke and Otoku, a young couple in late 19th Century Japan. Kikunosuke is the adopted son of a famous kabuki house, and an emerging kabuki actor; Otoku is one of his family’s servants. Most people, including his adopted father, think Kikunosuke is no good as an actor, but they only criticize him behind his back.