The King of Hollywood (Part One)

Okay... after describing the early adventures of Merian Cooper and Ernest Schoedsack, it's time to turn our attention to Hollywood.  The early 1930s were an extremely difficult time for the film industry.  The double whammy of the depression and the investment needed to convert to talkies had hit all the studios hard.  Almost every single …

Keeping it Distant, Difficult, and Dangerous (Part One)

One of the questions we get all the time here at Miracle Movies is "What's your favorite film?"  Sounds simple enough. But the truth is, it's a very difficult thing to answer honestly.  A top 100 might be more like it.  Besides, when choosing a favorite film, do you go with the one which made …