Winter Humor:

 

On this day in movie history - Frank (2014)

Frank

directed by Lenny Abrahamson,

written by Jon Ronson and Peter Straughan,

based on a newspaper article by Jon Ronson,

was released at the Sundance Film Festival in the United States on January 17, 2014.

Music by Stephen Rennicks.

Cast:

Domhnall Gleeson, Moira Brooker, Paul Butterworth, Phil Kingston, Billie Traynor, Shane O'Brien, Scoot McNairy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, François Civil, Carla Azar, Chris McHallem, Michael Fassbender, Michael James Ford, Mark Huberman, Rosalind Adler, Niall Glennon, Torsten Brescanu, Leroy Harris, Noah Hauser, Laura-Love Tode, Hayley Derryberry, Lauren Poole, Jordyn Aquino, Katie Anne Mitchell, Paul Howard Smith, Matthew Page, Alex Knight, Abe Bueno-Jallad, Morse Bicknell, Dean Satriano, Peter Trinh, Kevin Wiggins, Travis Hammer, Tess Harper, Bruce McIntosh, Robert Posey, Ben Noud Barnes, Derek Blakeney, Andy Brooks, Jeremie Dalaba, Jean Effron, Yvette Fazio-Delaney, Stephen M. Hardin, Jessica Stotz Harrell, Darlene Kellum, Rodger Larance, Beth Lucero, Estevan Lucero, Kelly V. Lucio, Crystal Miller, Robb Moon, Justin D. Moore, Terrilyn Morris, Jaime Powers, J.B. Tuttle, Shannon Lee Unser, Maxx Wayne.

Recommended reading - The Lodger

The Lodger

by Marie Belloc Lowndes.

Filmed as The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, (1927), directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Published by Academy Chicago Publishers.

First published 1911, in the January edition of McClure's Magazine.

Paperback.

ISBN-10: 0897336046

ISBN-13: 978-0897336048

 

Description:

"One of the best suspense novels ever written." – The New York Times.

"This is a beautifully wrought novel of psychological suspense that should have a place on any mystery buff's shelf of classics." – Chicago Sun-Times.

This first class, highly-acclaimed thriller was published in 1914, more than two decades after the so-called Jack the Ripper murders, on which it is based, had occurred in Whitechapel, London. The murders – five in all – appeared to be the work of a woman-hating fanatic, someone who also must have had knowledge of anatomy, since the bodies were mutilated with surgical skill. 

Twenty years later, memories of these serial killings were still fresh in Londoners’ minds and the author brilliantly captures the sense of fear and horror which the murders evoked. Praise for this novel has withstood the test of time in England, America, and around the world. The Lodger has been adapted for the screen several times, most notably by Alfred Hitchcock in 1926, his first film.

Born on this day – Anne Brontë:

Anne Brontë

Writer

January 17, 1820 – May 28, 1849

Credits:

Books:

Agnes Grey (1847); Collected Poems (2019); Selected Poems (1993); The Complete Poems of Anne Bronte (1971); The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848); Women Who Wrote (2020).

Movies and television:

Novela (1973); The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1996); The Tenant of Wildfell Hall / TV Series (1968–1969).

Born on this day – Catherine Bennett:

Catherine Bennett

Actress

January 17, 1901 – October 11, 1978

Credits:

A Wild Goose Chase (1924); Always Late (1923); Control Yourself (1925); Dangerous Hour (1923); Lawless Men (1924); Paging Love (1923); Soul Mates (1925); Taxi Please (1923); The Devil's Bowl (1923); The Southbound Limited (1923); The Wild Bull's Lair (1925); When Knights Were Cold (1923).

Born on this day – Betty White:

Betty White

Actress

Comedian

Animal Welfare Advocate

January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021

Credits:

Forky Asks a Question (2019); Trouble (2019); Toy Story 4 (2019); Fireside Chat with Esther (2015–2018); Young & Hungry (2017); Bones (2015–2017); Crowded (2016); SpongeBob SquarePants (2016); Hot in Cleveland (2010–2015); The Soul Man (2014); WWE Raw (2014); Pound Puppies (2010–2013); Mickey Mouse (2013); Save Me (2013); Betty White's Off Their Rockers (2012–2017); Marie (2012); The Client List (2012); The Lorax (2012); Betty White: I'm Still Hot (2011); The Lost Valentine (2011); Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010); Community (2010); You Again (2010); Glenn Martin DDS (2009–2010); The Middle (2010); Part Two: The Warm Mission (2009); The Bold and the Beautiful (2006–2009); 30 Rock (2009); The Proposal (2009); Love N' Dancing (2009); My Name Is Earl (2009); Boston Legal (2005–2008); Ponyo (2008); Ugly Betty (2007); Sea Tales (2007); Higglytown Heroes (2004–2007); The Simpsons (2000–2007); Family Guy (2006); Joey (2005); Complete Savages (2004–2005); The Third Wish (2005); Annie's Point (2005); Father of the Pride (2004); Malcolm in the Middle (2004); My Wife and Kids (2004); Everwood (2003–2004); The Practice (2004); Stealing Christmas (2003); I'm with Her (2003); Gary the Rat (2003); The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2003); Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003); Bringing Down the House (2003); That '70s Show (2002–2003); King of the Hill (1999–2002); Providence (2002); Yes, Dear (2002); Teacher's Pet (2002); The Ellen Show (2001); The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie (2001); The Retrievers (2001); Ladies Man (1999–2001); The Wild Thornberrys (2000); Tom Sawyer (2000); Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000); Ally McBeal (1999); The Story of Us (1999); Lake Placid (1999); Hercules (1999); L.A. Doctors (1998); Noddy: Anything Can Happen at Christmas (1998); The Lionhearts (1998); Holy Man (1998); Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998); Hard Rain (1998); The Story of Santa Claus (1996); Suddenly Susan (1996); A Weekend in the Country (1996); The John Larroquette Show (1996); Maybe This Time (1995–1996); The Naked Truth (1995); Diagnosis Murder (1994); Bob (1993); The Golden Palace (1992–1993); The Golden Girls (1985–1992); Empty Nest (1989–1992); Chance of a Lifetime (1991); Nurses (1991); Carol & Company (1990); The Earth Day Special (1990); One to Grow On (1989); Days of Our Lives (1988); Santa Barbara (1988); Matlock (1987); D.C. Follies (1987); Alf Loves a Mystery (1987); Mama's Family (1983–1986); Who's the Boss? (1985); The Love Boat (1980–1985); St. Elsewhere (1985); Hotel (1984); Fame (1983); Madame's Place (1982); Eunice (1982); Love, Sidney (1982); Best of the West (1981); Stephanie (1981); The Gossip Columnist (1980); Before and After (1979); The Best Place to Be (1979); Snavely (1978); With This Ring (1978); The Betty White Show (1977–1978); The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1973–1977); Ellery Queen (1975); Lucas Tanner (1975); The Odd Couple (1972); O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (1972); Vanished (1971); The Pet Set (1971); Petticoat Junction (1969); That's Life (1968); Another World (1964); Kraft Theatre (1962); Advise & Consent (1962); Date with the Angels (1957–1958); The Millionaire (1956); Life with Elizabeth (1953–1955); Hollywood on Television (1949); Time to Kill (1945).

Born on this day – Michèle Philippe:

Michèle Philippe

Actress

January 17, 1926 – September 23, 1972

Credits:

Heures chaudes (1959); Man and Child (1956); Paris, Palace Hotel (1956); Les pépées au service secret (1956); French Cancan (1955); The Babes Make the Law (1955); Les clandestines (1954); Marriage Episodes (1954); His Father's Portrait (1953); Le club des 400 coups (1953); Une nuit à Megève (1953); Belle mentalité (1953); The Dream of Zorro (1952); Don Juan's Night of Love (1952); Chacun son tour (1951); L'aiguille rouge (1951); Tête blonde (1950); The Naked Woman (1949); Le coeur sur la main (1948); Le bal des pompiers (1948); Le dolmen tragique (1948); Carrefour du crime (1948); Le voleur se porte bien (1948); Par la fenêtre (1948); La grande Maguet (1947); Trente et quarante (1946); Hoboes in Paradise (1946); Blondine (1945); Le cavalier noir (1945).