Monthly Archives: December 2011

It’s a Wonderful Life, Part 2: Occupy Bedford Falls – by guest Dan Gillotte

People mistakenly think that this movie is some kind of holiday feel good trifle, but I’m here to tell you that if that’s all you think about this movie, then you’re missing out. Seriously. Sure, it’s got sweetness, warmth and … Continue reading

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It’s a Wonderful Life is better than you think it is – by guest Dan Gillotte

It’s a Wonderful Life is better than you think it is #1: George HATES Bedford Falls (Fucking HATES it.) Mr. Potter is a horrific, cruel and cold villain, one of screen’s best, if you ask me, BUT in a particularly … Continue reading

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It’s A Wonderful Life –

I’ve watched It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) at least 15 times. How I feel about my own life and humanity in general colors how I judge the film from year to year. I have not watched it yet this holiday … Continue reading

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Lovely Intangibles –

 “Yeah, there’s a lot of bad ‘isms’ floatin’ around this world, but one of the worst is commercialism. Make a buck, make a buck.” – Alfred, a janitor at Macy’s in Miracle on 34th Street. Miracle on 34th Street – … Continue reading

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