Mildred Pierce

Frank’s Film Review: Mildred Pierce⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 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 … Continue reading Mildred Pierce

Over the rainbow: The Wizard of Oz and its Gay legacy

Frank’s Film Review: The Wizard of Oz⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 On August 25, 1939, a remarkable film transported audiences from their ordinary lives into a world filled with color, imagination, and magic. The Wizard of Oz, adapted from L. Frank Baum’s novel, remains one of the most celebrated movies in cinematic history. At its heart, it is a vibrant tale of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience. However, for many, … Continue reading Over the rainbow: The Wizard of Oz and its Gay legacy