Tag Archives: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Working Class Heroine- Linda Darnell in No Way Out (1951)

Posted on April 2, 2014 by regularpop

No Way Out (1950, Joseph L. Mankiewicz) is an unsubtle parable of age-old class and race tensions. But it’s executed so energetically and directly that it feels fresh and urgent. We sometimes assume that an old movie is no more germane … Continue reading →

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Irresistible Ava (& The Barefoot Contessa)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by regularpop

Ava Gardner is easy to like. She projects a natural warmth and earthy humility, making her equally appealing to both women and men. Further, she is one of the great beauties of the 20th century. While most movie stars are … Continue reading →

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