Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (movie)

Film Notes: A one-man tribute film to Stewart

2013-05-17 07:24:02

If you have never been to the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pa., about 60 miles from Pittsburgh, this could be the perfect time to visit. On Saturday, Christopher David Collins will present "Thank You, Jimmy Stewart!" a film reflecting his Pittsburgh...

The Ghosts of 'Tinseltown'

2012-11-29 09:36:07

JAMES STEWART 1908-1997 Best known as: The lovable Everyman in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and other Frank Capra classics; also took edgy turns in Hitchcock thrillers Holiday classic: "It's a Wonderful Life" Oscar? Best Actor in 1940 for "The...

Stepping into the stars of Tinseltown

2012-11-29 09:36:00

When Madeleine Barker's fellow cast members handed her the Oscar in the Claire Trevor Theatre, she felt excited for herself and a little sad for Judy Garland. Barker, who plays Garland in UC Irvine's upcoming musical "Tinseltown Christmas," had been...

A little escapism — with social conscience thrown in

2012-10-28 00:00:00

Some time back, I put out a call for your favorite political movies. And with only about a week left in the presidential campaign between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney — as we divide into tribes and hoot menacingly at one another —...

At least this debate would have been lively

2012-10-13 03:46:00

�� While still digesting the vice presidential debate, let's go back to the last�Presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Lets recast it as a Hollywood movie -- a Frank Capra film we'll call "Mr. Obama Wants to Stay in Washington."...

DreamWorks replaces Disney with new international partner

2012-08-29 13:21:00

Walt Disney Studios will no longer release movies from its partner DreamWorks Studios around the world. The two companies have renegotiated their longstanding agreement. Going forward, Disney will only release movies produced by DreamWorks, the...

Movie director Frank Capra, Dec. 29, 1931. Capra was one of America's most powerful movie directors in the 1930s, and successful for decades afterwards. A few of his most famous films include: "You Can't Take it With You"; "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"; and "It's a Wonderful Life."

2013-01-25 15:30:57