For those in the Pittsburgh area, I’ll be speaking on April 12 at the Plum Borough Community Library. I’ll be discussing the heroines of pre-code films, those films made between 1930-1934, before the enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code that dictated what could be shown onscreen. These films are sexy, funny, raucus, and often celebrate women behaving badly. Come to learn about the Hays Code and how Martin Quigley spoiled all the fun. We’ll celebrate such pre-code stars as Barbara Stanwyck, Jean Harlow, and Mae West.
Want a primer on pre-code heroines? Check out Natasha Lyonne’s article for Criterion here.
You’ll have a good time and leave with a list of films you’ll want to watch, many of which you can check out from the Carnegie Library system for free.
Hope to see you there!
*The event is free, but please register here if you plan on attending.
That sounds fun!
Count me in, virtually!
Who better to describe the golden age of Hollywood that Kate & Leopold star Natasha Lyonne? I’ve only just seen this amazing film and have MUCH to say about it. Can I raise this as a virtual question?
Working on adding a virtual option so that you ask away!
A media event like this should be live streamed to the wider population. Is there a pay per view option?
It’s gonna be bigger than Tyson vs Holyfield!
Hopefully with a result that involves less mauling…
Who can say for sure?! Plum Library is on the same lot as the Senior Citizens Center and that can draw rough crowds .
I’ve heard! Someone described my blog as WWF Wrestling, but without the wrestling, and I think that’s the crowd-engaging style we critics should go for. I will see you at Summerslam VII!