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Theatrical Thursday: Foundation Foods (1940s)

We’re in luck! Avis Films has created an educational movie that will help us understand the “foundation foods” we should eat every day.  Apparently this film didn’t like to call them The Basic 7.

The propaganda is strong encouraging us to be members of The Clean Plate Club.  But, also note when the film says . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Foundation Foods (1940s)

Theatrical Thursday: Thanksgiving (1951)

Sometimes we need to watch a “corny” and “sentimental” film (by today’s standards) to help us connect to and name some of the emotions we are feeling.  Even though our leaders tell us the recession is officially over, many families, including mine, are still feeling the full weight of the downturn.

I’ll admit it.  I . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Thanksgiving (1951)