It's a Wonderful Life... Covid Edition
In the monthly round-up, I examine modern headlines through a classic Hollywood lens. Featured products are independently selected and linked to for practicality. If you buy something using a link on this page, She Wore Stars may receive a small share of that sale.
Remember when 2020 came and I mentioned I was excited that everyone was proclaiming this year as the new “Roaring 20s” and how that got me a little excited?
As a refresher, according to History.com, the Roaring 20s was a time of:
a surging economy created an era of mass consumerism, as Jazz-Age flappers flouted Prohibition laws and the Harlem Renaissance redefined arts and culture.
Well, so far the economy is not surging, and the laws being flouted are those flouting the stay-at-home orders. But it does seem like the Age of Coronavirus might redefine a new era of arts and culture. I hope everyone is staying safe out there.
And while we may be apart, we can always bond over some classic films that deal with isolation, disease, and pandemics. My recommendations are included below!
January Monthly Roundup of Classic Hollywood News
BEST CLASSIC MOVIES TO SURVIVE A PANDEMIC
Have you had a chance to see any of the following films? From yellow fever to spending too much time at home, they cover a lot of Covid-19 pain points!
Best Classic Movies to Survive Coronavirus/Covid-19 Quarantine
(Recommended for: those feeling like they are drinking too much in quarantine.)
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
(Recommended for: those feeling like a victim of quarantine and/or those in need of a creepy movie distraction.)
…if you’re wondering about how people from bygone eras handled this whole plague thing try:
Ever wondered what classic film stars might have been like at home? Elle Decore gives as an idea of what your fave silver screen stars might have been like under quarantine.
Even the auction of Doris Day’s estate had to go virtual in the era of Covid-19.
That's all for now, folks!
xoxo -- Stefanie
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The other day, my husband randomly asked me, “Is Doris Day still alive?” As many of you know, we lost Doris last year, May 13, 2019. She lived a long full life, though. She was 97 years old, and in those 97 years, Doris work embodied that of the All-American girl. Her legendary career included numerous hit singles, many classic movies, The Doris Day Show, and her passionate advocacy for animals.