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As a mom, and at 'Mom'
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Aug 1, 2015
"Made For Each Other," released in early 1939, marked the only time in Carole Lombard's career that she played a mother chose character gave birth, and we get to see her Jane Mason as a mother in this still from Selznick International. Even better, the photo has a snipe that explains what this is al read more
Closing July with a new p1202
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 31, 2015
It's Carole Lombard p1202-641, taken sometime in 1933. We know this because the seller of this item noted the date stamped on the reverse of this is Nov. 7, 1933 (although the back of the photo, or any other information such as a snipe, isn't shown). The dress looks similar to one Carole wore in p12 read more
Closing July with a new p1202
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 31, 2015
It's Carole Lombard p1202-641, taken sometime in 1933. We know this because the seller of this item noted the date stamped on the reverse of this is Nov. 7, 1933 (although the back of the photo, or any other information such as a snipe, isn't shown). The dress looks similar to one Carole wore in p12 read more
A Classic TV Thursday Bonus – The Frito Bandito
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Jul 30, 2015
Today, of course, a character like the Frito Bandito likely wouldn’t be allowed to be a commercial spokesman, because he would be considered racist. However, back in the day… Oh, and if the voice in that commercial sounds familiar, it’s because yes, it is the ever-popular and extr read more
A New Criterion Podcast
Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Jul 29, 2015
Jul 29 Posted by aaronwest I’m pleased to announce that we have a Criterion Collection podcast in the works. In case you missed any of the social media teases or the new menu button up top, there is a placeholder page that promises more details. Here are some of these details. The one and only Mark read more
A New Criterion Podcast
Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Jul 29, 2015
Jul 29 Posted by aaronwest I’m pleased to announce that we have a Criterion Collection podcast in the works. In case you missed any of the social media teases or the new menu button up top, there is a placeholder page that promises more details. Here are some of these details. The one and only Mark read more
A New Criterion Podcast
Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on Jul 29, 2015
Jul 29 Posted by aaronwest I’m pleased to announce that we have a Criterion Collection podcast in the works. In case you missed any of the social media teases or the new menu button up top, there is a placeholder page that promises more details. Here are some of these details. The one and only Mark read more
A 'White Woman' in sepia
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 26, 2015
This is an 8" x 10" original sepia print of Carole Lombard, held by Charles Laughton, from the 1933 Paramount potboiler "White Woman." The photo is said to be in fine condition.The image is selling for $95 at eBay, and will be available through 11:42 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday. If you'd like to add this read more
A 'White Woman' in sepia
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 26, 2015
This is an 8" x 10" original sepia print of Carole Lombard, held by Charles Laughton, from the 1933 Paramount potboiler "White Woman." The photo is said to be in fine condition.The image is selling for $95 at eBay, and will be available through 11:42 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday. If you'd like to add this read more
Portrait of a Lady
Café Muscato Posted by Muscato on Jul 24, 2015
No, this one I didn't see at the National Portrait Gallery. But, if the price is right, it could be yours - it's up for auction on e-Bay.
By Bay Area artist Anthony De Frange, the painting is one of many starry portraits he did in the '60s and '70s. You might be able to guess, knowing t read more
A Classic TV Thursday Bonus – It’s The Real Thing
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Jul 23, 2015
While we’re celebrating the 70s in the regular Classic TV Thursday posts, I thought I’d throw in this classic commercial for Coke. Trust me, gang, you really don’t get much more early 70s than this. It was an earworm before anybody’d even thought of the word “earworm read more
[Stop Button Lists] Film School in a Car, Lesson 03
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 23, 2015
I had good reasoning when I decided to listen to The Funhouse commentary; it’s similar to Psycho III in it being a Shout! Factory special edition, though I saw Funhouse more recently than Psycho III. It’s a horror film, but I really liked Funhouse. It’s one of my “dissenter& read more
Matter of WHO, A (1961)
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Jul 22, 2015
UK / 90 minutes / bw / Foray, MGM, Herts–Lion Dir: Don Chaffey Pr: Walter Shenson, Milton Holmes Scr: Milton Holmes, Patricia Lee Story: Patricia Lee, Paul Dickson Cine: Erwin Hillier Cast: Terry-Thomas, Sonja Ziemann, Alex Nicol, Richard Briers, Honor Blackman, Carol White, Guy Deghy, Clive Morton, read more
A variety of vintage
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 19, 2015
Carole Lombard shares a jail cell with Fred MacMurray in a publicity still from her final Paramount film, "True Confession" (1937). It's one of several original stills from Lombard movies up for auction. Need proof it's genuine? Check out the back, and the advertising stamp dated Oct. 4 of '37:The p read more
A variety of vintage
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 19, 2015
Carole Lombard shares a jail cell with Fred MacMurray in a publicity still from her final Paramount film, "True Confession" (1937). It's one of several original stills from Lombard movies up for auction. Need proof it's genuine? Check out the back, and the advertising stamp dated Oct. 4 of '37:The p read more
Savage Season: I'll Have a Little Salt of Platinum to Spice Things Up
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jul 18, 2015
The handsome and affable Ron Harper was one of the busiest actors in 1960s television, starring in four television series. Yet, like many of his peers, his big screen career was sadly limited to a few films. He had a rare leading role in 1971's Savage Season (aka The Wild Season), playing a cynical read more
A Classic TV Thursday Bonus – Check Out This Ad For The IBM Selectric Correcting Typewriter
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Jul 16, 2015
Ask your grandparents, kids. read more
Attention, Asta: You've got a rival
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 16, 2015
With one pawprint, Carole Lombard's beloved Pekingese, Pushface, joined the ranks of canine actors over the winter of 1935-1936. Pushface played a small role on the big screen in Universal's Lombard vehicle, "Love Before Breakfast." (Was its salary dog treats?)Watching the proceedings are director W read more
Attention, Asta: You've got a rival
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jul 16, 2015
With one pawprint, Carole Lombard's beloved Pekingese, Pushface, joined the ranks of canine actors over the winter of 1935-1936. Pushface played a small role on the big screen in Universal's Lombard vehicle, "Love Before Breakfast." (Was its salary dog treats?)Watching the proceedings are director W read more
It’s a Wonderful Podcast
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Jul 16, 2015
This week marks the third anniversary of Cinematically Insane, and nobody is more surprised than I am – except maybe my accountant, who advised me to stop working for free years ago. Not all advice is expected to be heeded, of course, even if it’s accurate. But here’s a good suggestion read more