Archive - Sorry I Haven't Written in a While

How the "Play La Marseilles" scene elevates 'Casablanca' into greatness

The “La Marseilles” scene is one of the pivotal moments that turns CASABLANCA from a typical wartime potboiler into an all-timer.

Jan 21 •

November 2024

Talking to Your Generation X Parents (or Grandparents) About: The 2024 Election

A Guide for Generation Z

Nov 10, 2024 •

August 2024

Near-Death Adventures

First of all, a quick thank you to the subscribers of this Substack.

Aug 15, 2024 •

June 2024

May 2024

I've Been Watching The Simpsons

Mmmm, forbidden sitcom.

May 30, 2024 •

A perfect day for light housekeeping and complaining.

May 27, 2024 •

The New Faces of 1954

Mel Brooks' first film credit, the emergence of a young Eartha Kitt

May 23, 2024 •

I know, I know. You all subscribed to this Substack because it's so nice and quiet, it's a pleasant break from the daily grind of deleting emails…

May 23, 2024 •

December 2023

September 2023

Starting in two weeks or maybe three (I’m recovering from COVID) I’m going to start posting here regularly, twice a week.

Sep 4, 2023 •

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