Carrie SpechtOct 17, 20092 minIn the Heat of the Night: ReviewOf the many films deemed Best Picture of the year by the Academy Awards, In the Heat of the Night is one of the few that manages a truly...
Carrie SpechtJul 18, 20092 minGoodbye, Mr. Chips: ReviewGoodbye Mr. Chips is the original story of the old school master who has devoted his life to the education of young children. But it...
Carrie SpechtFeb 28, 20092 minJose Ferrer, First and Only Latino to Win Best Actor Oscar Did So Today in 1951José Ferrer is the first and only Latino ever to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Born in Puerto Rico, Ferrer received his golden...
Carrie SpechtFeb 15, 20092 minVictor Fleming Replaced George Cukor as Director of Gone With the Wind 70 Years Ago Today in 1939On this day in 1939, Victor Fleming replaced George Cukor as director of Gone With the Wind. Ironically, Fleming is actually best known...