Tag: Judy Garland

‘Listen, Darling’ From 1938: A Family Road Trip, 1930s-Style

Commentary As the cost of everything continues rising amid increasing inflation, it’s hard for families to make ends meet and still have a little left over for fun. Financial worries are nothing new for our wonderful nation. In the earlier twentieth century, many Americans had to operate on a strict budget, first during the Great…


‘Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry’ From 1937: A Boy and His Horse

Commentary The concept of a story about a child and a horse is a time-honored one. The bond between any young person and a beloved pet, such as a dog in the “Lassie” movies or any number of wild animals in 1960s live action Disney movies, is a touching premise for a film. Add to…


‘Easter Parade’: A Heartfelt Springtime Musical

Most holiday movies are about winter holidays, especially Christmas, but how many movies are set on Easter? Of course, there are countless religious films which are appropriate for a Christian celebration. However, when it comes to movies which show the joyous springtime celebration of this holiday’s secular traditions, you can’t beat MGM’s 1948 musical “Easter…


‘Little Nellie Kelly’: A Great Day for the Irish

St. Patrick’s Day, and the whole month of March by extension, is dedicated to celebrating all things Irish. However, many complain that American celebrations of “St. Paddy’s” Day are primarily cheap commercialism, ignoring Ireland’s traditional, genuine culture. Even “Plastic Paddy” celebrations, though, are few in 2021. After claiming St. Patrick’s Day as its first canceled…