Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) Genre: Screwball comedy Grade: B+ Preston Sturges is known for his satires of the Hays Code restrictions for Hollywood films and “Hail the Conquering Hero” is one of my favorites of his. It’s got the usual group of actors Sturges liked to work with as ... more >
Dear Mrs. Arkins, My decision to try another of your books coincided nicely with Samhain’s offer of this novel. It’s longer length, screwball comedy feel and more contemporary setting are a 180 degree contrast with the historical novella “Don’t Fence Me In” and gave me a good chance to see ... more >
Dear Mrs Frankel, This has to be every woman’s nightmare. The details have been haggled over for months, the $$$ dress has been bought, guests are gathered, the shrimp is marinating, the ice sculpture is being chiseled into shape and the groom is a &^%$#@ no show. And if the ... more >