Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... Gladiator by Philip Wylie I'm cheating a little bit this time around. I selected this title ahead of time rather than stumbling across it at random. Why? Because I've read most of it before, and because it fits the themes that have been on my brain recently. That's right, … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #53
Tag: 1930s
Horror Is Universal: “Son of Frankenstein” (1939)
After our cheerful little trip through the land of German Expressionism, we're back in familiar territory and ready to move forward. Today's film is the first in what we're going to call the second part of Universal Horror's Classic Era, which as you may recall lasts from about 1930 to 1960. Why are there multiple … Continue reading Horror Is Universal: “Son of Frankenstein” (1939)
A Brief and Boredom-Induced Guide to German Expressionist Films, Part 2
NOTE: Some of the films I'll look at in this article deal with content and themes that might be upsetting to some readers/viewers, including the deaths of children (M) and a scene of sexual assault (Variety). I won't dwell too long on such topics, but there are a few cases where I couldn't properly discuss … Continue reading A Brief and Boredom-Induced Guide to German Expressionist Films, Part 2
Horror Is Universal: “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936)
Again with the vampires! Since the sequel to Frankenstein turned out so well, it was only natural for Universal to also make a follow-up to their other monster hit from 1931. You may notice a similarity to Bride right off the bat -- namely, the premise of a female counterpart to the original film's antagonist. … Continue reading Horror Is Universal: “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936)
Horror Is Universal: “Werewolf of London” (1935)
Let's start by establishing one thing right off the bat: no, this is not The Wolf Man. That comes later. And it's definitely not that other werewolf movie with "London" in the title. That comes way later and would also probably be five minutes long by Hays Code standards. If it somehow didn't make the … Continue reading Horror Is Universal: “Werewolf of London” (1935)
Horror Is Universal: “The Invisible Man” (1933)
Imagine there's a person sitting right behind you, watching your every move, that you can't see. You might not be able to prove it to a third party, or even to yourself. But you know that person is there, and that person knows that you know and is relishing every moment of your discomfort. They … Continue reading Horror Is Universal: “The Invisible Man” (1933)
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