#The Unsettling Appeal of John Parker’s 1955 Horror Movie Dementia

#The Unsettling Appeal of John Parker’s 1955 Horror Movie Dementia

“#The Unsettling Appeal of John Parker’s 1955 Horror Movie Dementia” Beyond the Classics is a recurring column in which Emily Kubincanek highlights lesser-known old movies and examines what makes them memorable. In this installment, she takes a stab at describing the unsettling appeal of John Parker’s Dementia, an experimental horror movie from 1955. If the name John…

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#’Christmas in July’ and Preston Sturges’ Overlooked Dream Project

#’Christmas in July’ and Preston Sturges’ Overlooked Dream Project

“#’Christmas in July’ and Preston Sturges’ Overlooked Dream Project” Beyond the Classics is a bi-weekly column in which Emily Kubincanek highlights lesser-known old movies and examines what makes them memorable. In this installment, she highlights the great aspects of Christmas in July.  Preston Sturges wrote and directed some of the very best comedies of Hollywood’s studio era,…

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