100 New Code Films #15. “Lady of Burlesque” from 1943; “William Wellman’s Once in Four Years Birthday” for The Leap Year Blogathon

This is now the ninth week in 2020 as well as in our series about Breen Era films which I have never seen before, 100 New Code Films. Everyone enjoys watching movies he's never seen before, and classic film fans are no different. If you don't care to watch modern films, it may seem like …

Black History Month and the Code: Seven Dignified Depictions of African-Americans from Breen Era Films

February is recognized as Black History Month in the United States and Canada. It is sometimes called African-American History Month in America. In these countries, this month is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of black citizens past, present, and future. This year, PEPS is joining the celebration with an article about black people in films …

100 New Code Films #14. “Panama Lady” from 1939; “A Hard Sentence” for The Butlers and Maids Blogathon

Today is Sunday, so it is time for another article about a new Code film. This is my second article this week in PEPS's series about Breen Era (1934-1954) movies which we have never seen before, 100 New Code Films. I created this series to ensure that I watch a large amount of new Code …

100 New Code Films #13. “The Howards of Virginia” from 1940

Today is Saturday, so it's time for another 100 New Code Films article. Every week, I try to watch and review two new American Breen Era (1934-1954) films as part of this series. Its purpose is to expand my knowledge and understanding of Breen Era Hollywood. By discovering movies which I have never watched before, …

100 New Code Films #12. “My Favorite Brunette” from 1947

Today is Sunday, so it's time to review the second new Code film which I watched this week. This is not only the seventh week in 2020 but the seventh week in PEPS's series for discovering films from the American Breen Era (1934-1954) which we haven't seen yet, 100 New Code Films. From comedies to …

100 New Code Films #11. “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers” from 1946; The Beginning and the End for the Great Kirk Douglas

Today is Saturday in the seventh week of 2020. It is now time for the eleventh article in my series about new Code films, 100 New Code Films. Last week, I only watched and reviewed one new Code film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. I must watch and review two films in all but four weeks …

Breening Thursday #43: “The Lion King” from 1994 by Rebekah Brannan

This article was written by Rebekah Brannan as part of the Breening Thursdays series. To start off a New Year of Breening Thursdays, I am going to breen another Disney Renaissance classic, 1994’s The Lion King. This animal retelling of the timeless story Hamlet has been a family favorite since its initial release, with some calling it …

100 New Code Films #10. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” from 1939

It is now Saturday of the sixth week of 2020 as well as our series about discovering new American Breen Era (1934-1954) movies, 100 New Code Films. I love watching movies which I have never seen before, as I'm sure everyone does. However, I don't want modern films, so I never see new releases. Thus, …

100 New Code Films #9. “Road to Singapore” from 1940

Today is Sunday, so it's time for another article about a new Code film! This is the second article in the fifth week of my series about new Code films, 100 New Code Films. This series is my project for watching many American Breen Era (1934-1954) films which I have never seen before. No matter …

100 New Code Films #8. “A Lady Takes a Chance” from 1943

Today is Saturday, so it is about time for the first new Code film article of this week! Every week this year, I am trying to watch and review two American Breen Era (1934-1954) films I have never seen before. I then review them as part of my series 100 New Code Films. In this …