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Back to God’s Country (1919) A Silent Film Review

Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Jan 19, 2014

God’s country, where a man can get gnawed on by a bear cub if he darn well wants to! Movies are like food: Every country has its own flavor and favorite ingredients. Silent film is no exception. The Americans liked glamour, romance and stars. The Germans were famous for their moody lighting read more

Foreign language Film Issues 2013: A Simple Plan (Part 5 of 5)

The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Jan 18, 2014

A Simple Plan I didn’t initially think of a plan to propose for this year, but a rather simple solution came to mind. I think that using the existing rule about qualifying American of English-language films with regards to running time and a one-week engagement in Los Angeles (maybe for this c read more

Foreign Language Film Issues 2013: Hollywood Rules (Part 4 of 5)

The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Jan 17, 2014

As has been the case in years past I will here look at some of the issues plaguing the Best Foreign Language Film nomination process at the Oscars. Since this year I am touching on a large array of interrelated topics I thought it best to post my thoughts in a series. To read the introductory post o read more

The Trail of ’98 (1928) A Silent Film Review

Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Jan 16, 2014

Go big or go home. 1928 was the last gasp of the silent epic. The film industry was converting to sound but many larger films were already in production during the talkie revolution. Soon the realism and grit of silent epics would be replaced by the glossy sheen of the studio-bound talkies but the read more

1933: A MAGICAL YEAR IN FILM

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on Jan 13, 2014

The year is 1933. According to astronomers, "one of the first observations suggesting the existence of an invisible dark matter came in 1933 when astronomer Fritz Zwicky noticed that galaxy clusters were more energetic than they should be, according to the mass of visible stars in them, and he propo read more

1933: A MAGICAL YEAR IN FILM

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on Jan 13, 2014

The year is 1933. According to astronomers, "one of the first observations suggesting the existence of an invisible dark matter came in 1933 when astronomer Fritz Zwicky noticed that galaxy clusters were more energetic than they should be, according to the mass of visible stars in them, and he propo read more

Classic Movie History Project: 1917 in Film: Vamps, Tramps and Box Office Champs

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Jan 11, 2014

This post is my contribution to the Classic Movie History Project Blogathon, jointly hosted by Movies Silently (1915 - 1926), Silver Screenings (1927-1930) and Once Upon a Screen (1939-1950). Please visit each site for a roster of fascinating posts about your favorite movie year. 1917!  read more

Book Review--A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir: The Essential Reference Guide

Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 9, 2014

A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir: The Essential Reference Guide John Grant Limelight Editions, 2013 Though your typical movie fan is going to have a good feel for what makes a flick film noir, the definition can be slippery if you try to pin it down. It has a definite feel, but is at the s read more

The Eddie Quillan Film Festival: "Sweepstakes" and "Gridiron Flash"

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Jan 7, 2014

Of all the actors and actresses who appeared in 1930s movies, Eddie Quillan (1907-1990) was certainly one of them. He began in vaudeville as part of a family act called "A Little Bit of Everything," which included his parents, his sister and two brothers. He made his film debut as a teenager i read more

The Eddie Quillan Film Festival: "Sweepstakes" and "Gridiron Flash"

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Jan 7, 2014

Of all the actors and actresses who appeared in 1930s movies, Eddie Quillan (1907-1990) was certainly one of them. He began in vaudeville as part of a family act called "A Little Bit of Everything," which included his parents, his sister and two brothers. He made his film debut as a teenager i read more

NIAGARA (1953): The Technicolor Film Noir

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Jan 5, 2014

I recently read a post on the Alfred Hitchcock Geek blog that compared Hitch’s VERTIGO to Henry Hathaway’s NIAGARA, and all the similarities fascinated me. I had seen NIAGARA a few years back, and while I enjoyed the film, I hadn’t really taken a second look at it. I didn’t e read more

Mabel’s Dramatic Career (1913) A Silent Film Review

Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Jan 5, 2014

Mabel Normand is a maidservant who is romanced and then dumped by her employer’s son. Distraught, she runs away to Hollywood where she quickly becomes a star. Her erstwhile lover sees her on the screen but can he tell fact from fiction? Mack loves Mabel but Mother does not approve. The story read more

TCM Pick of the Month: Film Noir (3)

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jan 5, 2014

Lana Turner and John Garfield practically set the screen on fire in “Postman.” TCM is fairly bursting at the seams with first-rate films noirs and pre-Codes in January – so many, in fact, that I just can’t select a single film of the month! Instead, I’m selecting two days on which read more

The Chicago Film Club screens “The Awful Truth” January 14, 2014

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jan 4, 2014

The Chicago Film Club screens “The Awful Truth” January 14, 2014 Irene Dunne and Cary Grant in The Awful Truth The Chicago Film Club will present The Awful Truth starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant at The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State St., January 14, 2014. read more

The Chicago Film Club screens “The Awful Truth” January 14, 2014

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jan 4, 2014

The Chicago Film Club screens “The Awful Truth” January 14, 2014 Irene Dunne and Cary Grant in The Awful Truth The Chicago Film Club will present The Awful Truth starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant at The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State St., January 14, 2014. read more

The Foreign Language Film Issue 2013: Immigrant Songs and Co-Productions (Part 3 of 5)

The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Jan 4, 2014

Those are just three examples that came to mind wherein I had some information and/or a contact to bounce ideas off of. There are likely many more examples. The first that jumps out is China but the Wikipedia page on Oscar submissions does not breakdown dialect of submissions as do some other pages. read more

Foreign Language Film Issues 2013: Multiculturalism (Part 2 of 5)

The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Jan 3, 2014

As has been the case in years past I will here look at some of the issues plaguing the Best Foreign Language Film nomination process at the Oscars. Since this year I am touching on a large array of interrelated topics I thought it best to post my thoughts in a series. To read the introductory post o read more

The Month in Film: December 2013

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jan 2, 2014

1. The Song of Bernadette* 2. Jane Eyre (1943)* 3. Frozen 4. Some Girl(s) 5. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians 6. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 7. The Iceman 8. Trading Mom* 9. Room 237 10. The Bishop’s Wife* 11. Intolerable Cruelty 12. Christmas in Connecticut* 13. The Blue Angel 14 read more

Film First Impressions

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 2, 2014

Whether by way of a memorable line of dialogue, a scene that we can’t forget or simply because they create a stunning image, introductions in films – the first impressions – can be as lasting as when we last see or hear from/of our beloved film characters.  I absolutely love when read more
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