Jimmy Stewart

It's that time of year again which means that "It's A Wonderful Life" is dusted off and watched one more time. What a beautiful, tear-inducing story. This year I was struck more than usual by Jimmy Stewart--his acting and his overall presence on the screen. Now he was a movie star. There used to be something so grand about movies and the actors in them, something that is entirely lacking these days. I don't know if it's possible to feel nostalgic for something I never actually experienced, but I find myself missing the good old days. Sigh. Someday I'll buy all of Mr. Stewart's digitally remastered movies so that I can escape into that world and be swept off my feet at the push of a button.