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My classic film collection!
Stardust Posted by Vanessa on Nov 29, 2012
My classic film collection!
A few days ago I posted shots of my classic film collection on Twitter (follow me: callmeveebee).
I had been cleaning out my collection earlier in the day because I was running out of room in my storage closet and I knew I had a couple of doubles, so I wanted t read more
Screening Report: Film Comment Selects at Film Society of Lincoln Center
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Nov 28, 2012
“What’s it like to live in a world without words,” Film Comment editor Gavin Smith asked the audience at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Howard Gillman Theater last night, before a well-attended screening of François Truffaut’s FAHRENHEIT 451 (1966). The most recent installment read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Silent film star Kathryn Adams.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Nov 28, 2012
Kathryn Adams (May 25, 1893 – February 17, 1959). Born Ethalinda Colson in St. Louis, Missouri, Adams entered films in 1915 after a brief and rather unsuccessful stint in musical comedy. After a number of successful leading roles, she drifted into supporting roles in the 1920s, and except read more
Silent film actress: Jean Acker. Pictures and a Movie.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Nov 25, 2012
Jean Acker (October 23, 1893 – August 16, 1978). Was born in Trenton, New Jersey where she attended school. She performed in vaudeville until she moved to California in 1919. After arriving in Hollywood, Acker became the protegee and lover of Alla Nazimova, a film actress whose contacts he read more
Short Film Saturday: Serious Stuff for the Runners
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Nov 24, 2012
Outcasts find a bond and learn to accept one another without judgment and form a friendship in just under seven minutes and shot in a weekend. Follow the link below to view the film and enjoy! Serious Stuff for the Runners (2011, Jo-Jo the Dog Films & Tokem) read more
Film Friday Weekly Roundup (15)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Nov 23, 2012
Now that the American’s have gorged themselves on turkey and are out in shops right now fighting over discounted televisions, it’s official – the holidays are upon us, people! Whether that statement fills you with dread or joy, it is time to start making your holiday wish list of read more
Film Club to screen Marilyn Monroe classic “Some Like It Hot” December 13, 2012
Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Nov 23, 2012
Film Club to screen Marilyn Monroe classic “Some Like It Hot” December 13, 2012
The comedy classic Some Like It Hot will be screened December 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. at The Venue 1550. The Venue 1550 is located at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State St., Chicago. Hosted by Stephen Regin read more
Film Club to screen Marilyn Monroe classic “Some Like It Hot” December 13, 2012
Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Nov 23, 2012
Film Club to screen Marilyn Monroe classic “Some Like It Hot” December 13, 2012
The comedy classic Some Like It Hot will be screened December 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. at The Venue 1550. The Venue 1550 is located at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State St., Chicago. Hosted by Stephen Regin read more
The Problems of Limiting Foreign Film Submissions (Part 2 of 2)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Nov 22, 2012
Similar to the first installment of this piece there was one nation where I got a more rounded, abundant reaction. However, I still didn’t have near the sample size as I did with Brazil. Therefore, I wanted to test the waters and get samples from around the world about the foreign film submiss read more
Gift Ideas for the Classic Film and TV Fan (2012 Edition)
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Nov 22, 2012
It's back! The Cafe's annual list of recommended gift ideas for the classic film and TV fan returns for this fourth edition. And remember, if you are the only classic film and TV fan in your family, you can drop hints--or even buy yourself a present.
1. The Forsyte Saga (1967). James Galswo read more
The Problems of Limiting Foreign Film Submissions (Part 1 of 2)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Nov 21, 2012
In my previous post, I wrote about how I would propose to alter the Foreign Language Film submission process. I am working backwards as now, in this post, I will address, with a little more support to back up my own hypotheses the issues that would be addressed if you were to allow select countries read more
Screening Report: THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT (1951) at Film Forum
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Nov 21, 2012
Between 1947 and 1957, Ealing Studios produced a series of droll comedies that remain among the most beloved British films of all time. Robert Hamer’s KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS (1949), Charles Crichton’s THE LAVENDER HILL MOB (1951) and Alexander Mackendrick’s THE LADYKILLERS (1955) are perhaps read more
TCM Pick of the Month: Film Noir (1)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 21, 2012
With the abundance of great film noir airing on TCM this month, you’d have thought I would have a problem selecting a single film to recommend for November’s pick. Not so! Despite such gems as The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon, and Born to Kill, I didn’t think twice about offering for your considera read more
How The Foreign Language Film Submission Process Could Change
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Nov 20, 2012
Earlier this year, but before the Academy Award cermonies, I wrote about how the Best Foreign Language Film submission process works and how I think it should change. Now, in proposing changes I was vague but made the point that the system is kind of broke and needs fixing. To further examine this h read more
Silent film actress: May McAvoy. Pictures and a movie.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Nov 18, 2012
Lady Windermere's Fan (1925) A silent film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. Which is based on Oscar Wilde's 1893 play Lady Windermere's Fan which was first played that year by Julia Arthur as Lady Windermere and Maurice Barrymore as Lord Darlington.
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Short Film Saturday: Family Values
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Nov 17, 2012
I was looking for a different film from the same production company that I couldn’t seem to locate. However, when I saw this I found it to be so zany, well-timed and hilarious that I just had to post it. No question about it. Enjoy! read more
Birthday Blogathon: Film #3 To Kill a Mockingbird 1962
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Nov 16, 2012
This is part of the 2nd Annual Birthday mini-blogathon, sharing my favorite movies leading up to my birthday. Early Thursday evening was characterized with screeching tires and a growling Toyota Tacoma truck transmission. I was running late for the TCM screening of “To Kill a Mockingbird̶ read more
Film Friday Weekly Roundup (16)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Nov 16, 2012
Crikey! I just looked at the clock and it’s 1:07 pm. But better late than never right? Here’s the best of the bestest from around the interwebs this week. Happy reading and happy viewing! The Film Experience tells us about when D.W. Griffith learned how to treat a lady. Faded Video Labe read more
Out & About--Presenting HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM at the Annenberg Beach House
GlamAmor Posted by on Nov 15, 2012
On Monday evening, I was honored with the opportunity to present The Style Essentials: History of Fashion in Film 1920s-1930s at the Annenberg Beach House. What a thrill. The Style Essentials represent the most iconic costume design in the movies that continues to influence fashion read more
Birthday Blogathon: Film #2 The Uninvited 1944
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by Jnpickens on Nov 13, 2012
This is part of the 2nd Annual Birthday mini-blogathon, sharing my favorite movies leading up to my birthday week. Starring: Ray Milland as Rick, Ruth Hussey as Pamela, Gail Russell as Stella, Donald Crisp as Stella’s grandfather the commander, Cornelia Otis Skinner as Miss Holloway, Alan Nap read more