Mildred Pierce

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joan Crawford’s career was hanging by a thread when she took on the role of Mildred Pierce in 1945. After parting ways with MGM and being branded “box office poison,” she had everything to prove—and Warner Bros. gave her the chance to do it. But let’s be clear: Crawford didn’t just walk into this role. She fought for it. At a time when playing … Continue reading Mildred Pierce

Sunset Boulevard

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The film Sunset Boulevard tells the story of Joe Gillis (William Holden), a struggling screenwriter trying to make ends meet in a ruthless Hollywood. Fate leads him to Norma Desmond, a reclusive former silent film star (Gloria Swanson), who resides in her crumbling mansion, lost in the memories of her golden years. Norma clings desperately to her past glory and dreams of returning to … Continue reading Sunset Boulevard