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I almost gave up and slept in on Sunday morning, but I knew I had to experience  Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) in the Chinese Theater. Assuming that many people would skip the morning block, I showed up washed, but thoroughly ungroomed, minutes before the line was led into the theater. read more

The second and third days of TCMFF were almost all about the movies. Of the sixteen flicks I saw during the festival, I saw eleven these two days. When I write sentences like that, I wonder how I managed it, but at the time I was completely focused on film. This is the festival is at its best, when read more

I’m back from my fifth year covering the TCM Classic Film Festival!  This event gets better every year. I always learn how to navigate the festival a little more efficiently each time I attend, the friendships I have made over the years deepen, and I meet even more fantastic movie fans read more

Yesterday evening, Hollywood Boulevard looked much as it frequently does, decked out in a red carpet with hundreds of spectators trying to get a glimpse of celebrities as they walk down the carpet, talk to the waiting press, and make their way into the Chinese Theatre for an opening. Only last nig read more

Today I will embark upon my fifth journey to Hollywood to attend the TCM Classic Film Festival, which takes place from April 26-29. Follow along with me as I explore the festival, from pre-festivities to the closing night party: Twitter Instagram Here is my schedule for the moment, though I have to read more

The Turner Classic Movies Classic Film Festival is a paradise for classic film fans. After not being able to attend the 2017 festival, I have returned for my fifth TCM Film Fest. Throughout the festival, I will be sharing photos, short videos and tweeting quotes or facts shared during film intervie read more

Carole Lombard's work on screen and personality off it has inspired ensuing generations of actresses, particularly those whose forte is comedy. Now, one of them is remaking a signature film from another...but with a twist.In 1987, Goldie Hawn (top) starred in "Overboard," playing a wealthy heiress w read more

It’s hard to believe that in just a few short days I’ll be winging my way to Hollywood for my sixth trip to the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival – but it’s true! As always, I’ll be sending out messages during the event via Facebook and Twitter, and providing year-round coverage with monthly read more

I am delighted to have received my media credentials for TCM Classic Film Festival 2018! It is always an honor to attend this fun event and I am looking forward to sharing TCMFF with you all for a fifth year. This year's festival takes place from April 26-29 and the theme is Powerful Words: The Pag read more

Debbie Vega of Moon in Gemini is hosting the Outer Space Blogathon from April 13th to 15th. You can go out of this world by clicking HERE. Bud Abbott, Robert Paige, Lou Costello Dr. Wilson played by Robert Paige (Son of Dracula) runs an experimental facility where his rocket ship has been giv read more

Debbie Vega of Moon in Gemini is hosting the Outer Space Blogathon from April 13th to 15th. You can go out of this world by clicking HERE. Bud Abbott, Robert Paige, Lou Costello Dr. Wilson played by Robert Paige (Son of Dracula) runs an experimental facility where his rocket ship has been giv read more

Dear readers, I have been keeping mum on news about the TCM Classic Film Festival until I got confirmation of some news of my own. That confirmation arrived in my inbox two days ago and was made public today…so here I am to let you know that Backlots has press credentials for the TCM Classic read more

Chicago Film Club spring and summer film schedule set The Chicago Film Club is getting underway with a collection of great classic movie melodramas and classic comedies. The series kicks off with Daisy Kenyon (1947) featuring the dream cast of Joan Crawford, Dana Andrews, and Henry Fonda. Base read more

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 FASHION IN FILM OF TCMFF 2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Guest speaker Woman's Club of Hollywood Hollywood, CA Tickets are $7 in advance through Eventbrite and $12 at the door the day of the talk The theme of the 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival (TCMFF) is Powerful Words: read more

***Here’s a splendid essay from Paul Batters at Silver Screen Classics — much recommended if you have even the slightest interest in the underpinnings of noir. Silver Screen Classics by Paul Batters ‘Murder’s never perfect. Always comes apart sooner or later, and when two people are read more

  Announcing the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film Blogathon Long ago and not so far away I teamed with the fabulous Once Upon a Screen to form a partnership in honor of memorable movie duos. Time, work and numerous other events have prevented us from resurrecting this topic, which was met with grea read more

  “Operator, I’ve been ringing Murray Hill 35097 for the last half hour and the line is always busy.” While the film noir continues to thrive in the modern day, a stylistic shoot-off, the melodramatic noir, remains frozen in the ember of classic Hollywood. This shoot-off reign read more

Dick Cavett during his interview — er, conversation — with Illeana Douglas. In a little over a month from now, I’ll be making my way to Hollywood to attend my sixth Turner Classic Movies Film Festival! So, while I wait for more films to be announced, and try to figure out the perfect war read more

The National Film Board of Canada is a wondrous organization, giving opportunities to innovative, talented filmmakers and preserving decades of fascinating work. Many of the films supported by the group are available to stream on its official website, several for free (some limited to residents read more

For many years, Britain exercised an entertainment tax on its citizens which was charged when anyone indulged in sitting in the dark comfort of a motion picture theater. Proceeds from this tax ( known as the Eady Levy ) went towards British-based film producers for the production of.... more fi read more