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“I’m The Forgotten Man”: A Look At 1936’s My Man Godfrey

Luis A. Mendez February 3, 2022

Thus is the setup to 1936’s My Man Godfrey, a screwball comedy from Director Gregory La Cava...

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100 Favorite Films To Recommend Part 2: The 1930s

Luis A. Mendez April 12, 2020

If the 1920s established film as a way for Americans to pass the time, the 1930s established...

100 Favorite Films To Recommend Part 1: The 1920s

Luis A. Mendez April 5, 2020

I realized that I’ve seen at least one film from each year since 1920. So why...

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