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A TCM Viewer's Guide for the Week of May 1, 2017

Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Apr 30, 2017

TCM is re-launching The Essentials series with the Hollywood drama, The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), starring Kirk Douglas and Lana Turner. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in May, TCM is featuring films from iconic leading man Clark Gable. This week features some of his best films of the early 1930s read more

A kingly salute to Clark on TCM

Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 29, 2017

I wasn't yet born when Carole Lombard was alive, but Clark Gable and I shared the earth for several years -- in fact, I was a kindergarten student when he passed away in November 1960. But he's gained generations of fans in ensuing decades, largely because he played this, arguably the most iconic ro read more

A kingly salute to Clark on TCM

Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 29, 2017

I wasn't yet born when Carole Lombard was alive, but Clark Gable and I shared the earth for several years -- in fact, I was a kindergarten student when he passed away in November 1960. But he's gained generations of fans in ensuing decades, largely because he played this, arguably the most iconic ro read more

DJANGO, PREPARE A COFFIN On Arrow Blu-ray

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on Apr 28, 2017

Among the latest of Arrow Video's fantastic releases is the 1967 Euro Western DJANGO, PREPARE A COFFIN, starring Terence Hill as the title character. The original DJANGO, directed by Sergio Corbucci, was such a success in Europe that dozens of films followed which used (or more accurately, ripped o read more

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story (2015)

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Apr 28, 2017

In a world of CGI and franchise starters, we’ve lost sight of the hard work that used to go into filmmaking, like when a poster image was hand-drawn by an artist. The story of Harold and Lillian Michaelson in Daniel Raim’s documentary is to look at the parts of cinema we take for granted read more

Book review: “Jimmy and Fay: A Suspense Novel” with a classic movie backdrop

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Apr 28, 2017

Book review: “Jimmy and Fay: A Suspense Novel” with a classic movie backdrop If you enjoy mystery novels and classic movies, Michael Mayo’s Jimmy and Fay may be right up your alley. Set when the 1933 version of King Kong is premiering at Radio City Music Hall, the novel concer read more

Book Review: Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-In Near You

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Apr 27, 2017

Subtitled The Shadow Cinema of the American '70s, Charles Taylor's new book contains sharply-written essays on fourteen "B" classics from what he calls "the third--and, to date, last--great period in American movies." I'll just say upfront that any book that praises Walter Hill's under-apprecia read more

Book Review: Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-In Near You

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Apr 27, 2017

Subtitled The Shadow Cinema of the American '70s, Charles Taylor's new book contains sharply-written essays on fourteen "B" classics from what he calls "the third--and, to date, last--great period in American movies." I'll just say upfront that any book that praises Walter Hill's under-apprecia read more

A Rare Noir is Good to Find 2, San Francisco's Second International Film Noir Festival - Coming in May

Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Apr 25, 2017

For four days in May, twelve mostly rare films noir from eleven countries around the world will screen at San Francisco's Roxie Theater in the heart of the city's Mission District. The event, A Rare Noir is Good to Find 2, is the second international film noir festival to be presented at the Roxie b read more

Book Review--Jimmy and Fay: A Suspense Novel

Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 24, 2017

Jimmy and Fay: A Suspense Novel Michael Mayo Open Road/Mysterious Press, 2016 The setting is New York City, during Prohibition, and Fay Wray is on the verge of stardom. King Kong is about to premiere at Radio City Music Hall, but the actress is troubled by blackmailers who claim to have racy pictur read more

UNCLE WAS A VAMPIRE

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on Apr 24, 2017

Soon after his game-changing portrayal of Dracula in Hammer's HORROR OF DRACULA, Christopher Lee played another vampire role--in an Italian comedy. Filmed in 1959 under the original title of TEMPI DURI PER I VAMPIRI, the movie was known in America as UNCLE WAS A VAMPIRE. For Christopher Lee fans, U read more

A Pharmacy of Film: Help Me Find the Right RX

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 23, 2017

Ever been in the dumps? Filled with fear and anxiety? Depressed? Unworthy? Overcome by heartache? Who hasn't? Getting past the pain is rough, but if you love movies, you know they can be downright therapeutic. Film has gotten me through some of the roughest patches in my life. Trouble is read more

Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1961)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Apr 23, 2017

Rocket Attack U.S.A.   Directed by Barry Mahon 1961/USA Exploit Films First viewing/YouTube   John Manston: What a setup! How you make a movie about impending atomic devastation this boring is beyond me. An American spy tries to find out what information has been developed from the Sputnik sa read more

A TCM Viewer's Guide for the Week of April 24, 2017

Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Apr 23, 2017

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) is one of the classic movies airing on TCM this week. It stars Audrey Hepburn as NYC party girl Holly Golightly. Every Tuesday and Thursday in April TCM is featuring movies from some of Old Hollywood's most beloved characters actors. This week's lineup includes such read more

A TCM Viewer's Guide for the Week of April 17, 2017

Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Apr 16, 2017

An Affair to Remember (1957), starring Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant, is one of the classic movies airing on TCM this week. Every Tuesday and Thursday in April TCM is featuring movies from some of Old Hollywood's most beloved characters actors. This week's lineup includes such familiar faces as War read more

Chronicle of a Summer (1961)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Apr 16, 2017

Chronicle of a Summer (Chronique d’un été) Directed by Edgar Morin and Jean Rouch 1961/France Argos Films First viewing/FilmStruck One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die This film gave the term cinema verite to the lexicon while at the same time foreshadowing such exercises as David read more

A Very Happy Classic Movie Easter Pictorial!

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Apr 16, 2017

Happy Easter from Classic Movie Hub! Just wanted to share some fun Easter photos…  Just love Bugs… And that hat is to die for ….. Doris Day chillin’ in a comfy Easter basket… ….. Look at the smile on their faces… I remember smiling like that when I was read more

THE 2ND GOLDEN BOY BLOGATHON, A CELEBRATION OF WILLIAM HOLDEN: Boots Malone (1952)

Caftan Woman Posted by on Apr 15, 2017

Virginie Pronovost, our host at The Wonderful World of Cinema, is giving us her 2nd Annual Golden Boy Blogathon, A William Holden Celebration. HERE is where you will find all the tributes. "A year ago they'd be calling him at the Ritz." Jockey's agent Boots Malone played by William Holden is do read more

A Golden Weekend for the 2nd Golden Boy Blogathon!

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Apr 15, 2017

Hey everybody! So, after two months of waiting patiently for this event, the 2nd Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration is finally here! It is, of course, my honour to host this event for the second year as I, like many of you I’m sure, am always willing to celebrate the wonderful read more

THE 2ND GOLDEN BOY BLOGATHON - A CELEBRATION OF WILLIAM HOLDEN: Boots Malone (1952)

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Apr 15, 2017

Virginie Pronovost, our host at The Wonderful World of Cinema, is giving us her 2nd Annual Golden Boy Blogathon, A William Holden Celebration. HERE is where you will find all the excitement and tributes. "A year ago they'd be calling him at the Ritz." Jockey's agent Boots Malone played by Willia read more
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