May 1, 2020 – His Girl Friday (1940) Criterion Channel
I wanted a movie that was light and fun, something that would make me laugh. I turned to this old favorite, which I haven’t seen in a million years. Has there ever been a movie so funny and delightful as His Girl Friday? Cary Grant is brilliant as the narcissistic newspaper editor who will do anything to get a story. Rosalind Russell is brilliant too as the ace reporter who wants to get away from the heartless newspaper business – or does she? If you have never seen this movie – which is available streaming from many sources – do so as soon as possible. And if you haven’t seen it in a long time, go back and watch it now. His Girl Friday is even better than you remember.