Matt vs. the Academy

Happy Anniversary! Last week marked one year since the inception of Matt vs. the Academy. Hurrah! I want to thank you all for reading thus far, especially during this slower period of recent weeks. You'll be glad to know (or maybe you won't care) that Mid-Life: The Crisis Musical opened last week and so I am finally free of rehearsals and therefore experiencing some free time. I have taken advantage of said free time by continuing with my review of the 1940 Best Picture contest. Next up is... Our Town Director : Sam Wood Screenplay : Thornton Wilder, Frank Craven, Harry Chandlee (based on the play by Thornton Wilder) Starring : William Holden, Martha Scott, Fay Bainter, Beulah Bondi, Thomas Mitchell, Guy Kibbee, Frank Craven Academy Awards : 6 nominations 0 wins Grover's Corners is a typical small town in early 20th century New Hampshire. Quiet, simple living is the order of the day. Our narrator introduces us to several of the town's residents and their daily routines...

I'm back! Yes, I realise there has been a rather elongated pause leading up to this post. It has been a very hectic time for me recently. While I have been performing My Fair Lady, I have also been rehearsing Midlife: The Crisis Musical , the next show to be staged at the Allenberry Playhouse . Consequently, I have essentially been without a day off for two weeks. The only free day I had was last Monday, and that was spent in New York City with my darling wife as well as some family who were visiting from Australia. Plus, some good friends from home, Steve, Susie and Amanda , were also in town for an improv festival, allowing for a long overdue catch-up. It was an enjoyable break from the hustle of rehearsals, but it left me with no time for this project. Thus, today was a relaxing day off in which I finally found some time to watch another nominee from the 1940 Best Picture contest... The Letter Director : William Wyler Screenplay : Howard Koch (based on the play by W. Somerset M...