Sometimes, you simply have to put some time to relax on the calendar. So snuggle in for National Comfy Day.
Not-So-Christmasy Christmas Movies
If Die Hard is more your sort of movie is more your speed this season, here are some more to add to your naughty-or-nice list.
Spotlight on Joan Fontaine
“You know, I’ve had a helluva life. Not just the acting part. I’ve flown in an international balloon race. I’ve piloted my own plane. I’ve ridden to the hounds. I’ve done a lot of exciting things.” — Joan Fontaine
Mildred Pierce: A Noir with a Moral Compass
Mildred Pierce (1945) is one of those movies I recommend for people who haven’t watched many classic films. It’s moody, atmospheric, intricate, emotional, and surprising. For viewers unaccustomed to older movies, this is an accessible one. Some films noir, especially the crime-based ones, can leave untested viewers cold.
Film Adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe’s Stories
“Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.” Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 to a stage actress in Boston. He would become an itinerant literary icon, living up and down the east coast, taking any writing or editorial jobs he could. While it’s popular…