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Nothing about Alice Wood’s life is normal right now. Her fiancé, Patrick, called off their wedding and relationship only days before their nonrefundable wedding trip. And though a luxurious European river cruise for one is just what she needs, it’s not what she gets…. Due to a horrible misunderstanding, Alice ... more >
Film Reviews20th century / Friday Film Review / screwball-comedy15 Comments
What’s Up Doc (1972) Genre: Screwball Comedy/Romance Grade: A- Judy: Love means never having to say you’re sorry. Howard: That’s the dumbest thing I ever heard. Lots of people have tried to make screwball comedies in the decades after its 30/40s heydays but very few have actually succeeded. Usually, IMO, ... more >
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Bachelor Mother (1939) Genre: Screwball Comedy Grade: B J.B. Merlin: I don’t care who the father is, I’m the grandfather! Finding a New Year’s Eve movie is tough and I’d almost given up until I remembered this one. It’s got humor, dancing, a sweet romance, a cute baby and one ... more >
Film Reviews20th century / Friday Film Review / screwball-comedy24 Comments
The Lady Eve (1941) Genre: Screwball comedy/romance Grade B For some reason I’d missed watching this movie until recently. Preston Sturges films either work well for me or bomb and after a miss with “Christmas in July,” I hesitated on trying “The Lady Eve.” Now that I’ve seen it, I ... more >
B Reviewsadoption / attorney / Contemporary / romantic comedy / San-Francisco / screwball-comedy34 Comments
Dear Ms. Donovan: It is no secret that I am a fan of your early books, especially Knock Me Off My Feet and Take A Chance on Me. The quirky characters, quirkier animals, semi-farcical situations, and likeable heroines all appeal to me. It is also no secret that I have ... more >
Film Reviews20th century / across the tracks / Friday Film Review / screwball-comedy7 Comments
The Rage of Paris (1938) Genre: Romantic Comedy (slightly screwball-ish) Grade: B I put this one in my Netflix queue because it was linked to another film in the “if you like that you may like this” manner. I didn’t have great expectations for it but thought, “eh, it’s only ... more >