Film #103: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

By helming seven Best Picture nominees, it’s fair to say that Frank Capra was one of the Oscars’ early success stories. I personally feel that I’ve left one of his strongest nominated pictures till last; Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Continue reading →

Film #101: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) & Film #102: Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Although we’re currently in August I’ve been feeling rather festive recently so I’ve decided to tackle the two Christmas films that were nominated during the 1940s. Continue reading →

Film #39: Lady For a Day (1933) & Film #40: Lost Horizon (1937)

Since starting this blog I’ve become increasingly enamoured with the work of Frank Capra and this post sees my admiration continue as I watch another two Best Picture nominees helmed by the man himself. Continue reading →

Film #21: Mr Deeds Goes to Town (1936)

Although I’m only twenty-one films in I’m noticing a theme amongst nominees in the 1930s namely that most seem to be directed by Frank Capra. Following on from You Can’t Take it With You and It Happened One Night we have the film which netted him his third Best Director win; Mr Deeds Goes to … Continue reading →

Film #13: The Awful Truth (1937) & Film #14: You Can’t Take it With You (1938)

The screwball comedy was a staple of the 1930s and produced a couple of winners including It Happened One Night. The format of the genre sees quick dialogue and one-upmanship between the two leads which inevitably leads to their eventual union at the end of the film. Continue reading →

Film #8: It Happened One Night (1934)

This weekend of winners kicks up a gear now with It Happened One Night, a film that is an illustrious group of just three movies that have won the ‘Big Five’ Oscars for writer, director, actor, actress and of course Best Picture. Continue reading →