First, let’s acknowledge that I laughed as hard at Bridesmaids as most anyone else. It was a consistently diverting, often very clever romp, and I thought Kristen Wiig and the rest of the cast were, on the whole, first-rate. That said, even with the extra smarts and wit that distinguished this movie from so many imbecilic contemporary comedies, Bridesmaids still … More Details

As we confront an uncertain and bewildering economic downturn, it's instructive to look back at the factors that sustained the public through the truly desperate conditions brought on by The Great Depression. Part of what differentiates that period from any fiscal downturn since is the lack of safeguards then in place to blunt the impact of sudden joblessness and destitution. … More Details

“Dying is easy-comedy, that’s hard”. No truer words were ever spoken, certainly as regards comedy. That’s why I’m so excited about three new on DVD releases of three classic screwball entries from Hollywood’s Golden Age: “Easy Living” (1937), written by soon-to-be director Preston Sturges and starring the irresistible, husky-voiced Jean Arthur; “Midnight”(1939), starring Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche, and written … More Details