Pre-Code Hollywood

Pre-Code Hollywood refers to the era in the American film industry between the introduction of sound in the late 1920s and the enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code (Hays Code) censorship guidelines. Although the Code was adopted in 1930, oversight was poor and it did not become rigorously enforced until July 1, 1934. Before… Read More

Raios e Trovões!! Lightning and Thunder!!

This clip happened by coincidence, a lucky shot. But, as a friend would put it: “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity, it never stands on it’s own!” ~ Joaquin Samper Anyway, apart from being “somewhat” interesting to watch, here’s a little curious explanation: Lightning is an atmospheric discharge of electricity accompanied by thunder, which typically… Read More