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Film Thought: Walking Out of a Movie
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Jun 6, 2013
Previously I had written about the conundrum of when to turn off a film. However, if there is one mark of delineation I drew there it’s that Netflix has somewhat changed my approach to that whole question. With Netflix, or any other service that gives you movies at the touch of a button, the t read more
Period film: I.Q. (1994)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Jun 6, 2013
Catherine Boyd (Meg Ryan) is an intelligent, educated woman who wants nothing more than for her intelligent, educated boyfriend James Moreland (Stephen Fry) to finally marry and start a family with her.
When Catherine and James run into car trouble one day, they’re assisted by an auto mechanic read more
An Early Heads Up – The Dynamic Duos in Classic Film Blogathon, July 13-14
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Jun 4, 2013
***An apology to those following the blog. An early unfinished draft of this post appears to have escaped into the wild and may have shown up in some of your readers. Unfortunately, stuff like that happens, I suppose, but I do apologize. This is that actual post as intended. Again, I’m sorry f read more
An Early Heads Up – The Dynamic Duos in Classic Film Blogathon, July 13-14
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Jun 4, 2013
***An apology to those following the blog. An early unfinished draft of this post appears to have escaped into the wild and may have shown up in some of your readers. Unfortunately, stuff like that happens, I suppose, but I do apologize. This is that actual post as intended. Again, I’m sorry f read more
Top 5 Classic Film Stars in Rockin’ Swimsuits
Pretty Clever Films Posted by clairedunderman on Jun 3, 2013
Everyone rejoice – it’s swimsuit season! No matter if you can pull off a sweet summer suit or not, we all can appreciate at least some element of swimwear fashion. For some, it’s the piece itself, and respecting different fashion choices. For most of us, it’s getting excited at the fact that read more
Lost Film Files #15: The Dragon’s Claw (1915)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 2, 2013
The Dragon’s Claw (1915) Status: Missing and presumed lost This odd revenge tale marked the screen debut of Broadway star Walter Hampden. He would make one more picture in 1917 and then not return to the movies until the 1930′s. He had supporting parts is several classics, including 19 read more
Short Film Saturday: Trains 18 Years Apart
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Jun 1, 2013
Here you will find two quick clips that show some early progress in film as a documenting tool. One of the first shorts ever in 1895 was of a train arriving at a station by the Lumière brothers. Compare that to this shot 18 years later when a train collision was caught on film. In the meantime, stor read more
30 Days of Film Noir
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jun 1, 2013
I take a break from the regularly scheduled programming to enjoy 30 days watching and reviewing little else but film noir beginning today. I will be going on vacation from June 7 to 15 and won’t be able to post. I’ll wrap up around July 7. I’ll review the very few films I have read more
Three Movie Revolutions, A Silent Film Triple Review
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Jun 1, 2013
Motion pictures became popular during a time of global unrest. Monarchies and empires were crumbling and the Great War was on the horizon. With that in mind, I am going to review three films from 1900-1905. Each one covers a different revolt/revolution. The conflicts are: The 1905 Russian Revolutio read more
There's No Place Like Home Part 2: The Oz Film Manufacturing Co.
Curtains Posted by Janelle Vreeland on May 31, 2013
“Forget a while the cares and turmoil of our busy lives, and hie with us back to the days of our childhood.”
When the Oz Film Manufacturing Company was formed it seemed like a match made in moviemaking heaven. L. Frank Baum's hugely popular stories would be adapted to the silver scr read more
"Drive it like you stole it".. Marilyn Monroe and Cary Grant car scene from the film Monkey Business(1952),
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on May 31, 2013
Monkey Business (1952), a comedy film directed by Howard Hawks. Cast: Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Charles Coburn and Marilyn Monroe. It is a story about a chemist, who's life is turned upside down after one of the chimpanzees, mixes some chemicals together and pours the mix into the water read more
Dynamic Duos in Classic Film Blogathon (2)
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on May 30, 2013
Laughs, love, danger and adventure – TIMES TWO! It’s the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon! In a co-host gig with the fabulous Once Upon a Screen (@CitizenScreen), Classic Movie Hub (@ClassicMovieHub), is happy to announce this upcoming blogathon event dedicated to perilous, precarious and/or read more
Top 3 Awesome Young Women in Film
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Oubah O. on May 30, 2013
Who’s your favorite awesome girl in a film? Tell us in the comments! read more
Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon (1)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on May 30, 2013
Laughs, love, danger and adventure – TIMES TWO! It’s the Dynamic Duos in classic film blogathon! In a co-host gig with the fabulous Classic Movie Hub (@ClassicMovieHub), Once Upon a Screen (@CitizenScreen) is happy to announce this upcoming blogathon event dedicated to perilous, precar read more
Period film: Runaway Daughters
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 30, 2013
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Released in 1994, Runaway Daughters was produced by Showtime for their “Rebel Highways” series. It is a remake of a B-movie from 1956.
The “runaway daughters” in question are Angie Gordon (Julie Bowen), Mary Nicholson (Holly Fields) and Laura Cahn (Jenny Le read more
Peter Cushing: A Life in Film
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on May 27, 2013
Yesterday was actor Peter Cushing‘s 100th birthday, and I wish I was able to schedule this to run earlier in celebration of it. Thankfully, I have something to bring to the table, regardless, in the form of the biography Peter Cushing: A Life in Film by David Miller. I’ve seen snippets read more
Lost Film Files #14: Gang War (1928)
Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on May 26, 2013
Gang War (1928) Status: Missing and presumed lost Jack Pickford (little brother of Mary) stars with Olive Borden in this gangster film, his final motion picture appearance. With the success of Underworld, all things gangland were popular and profitable. The demand for the genre would, of course, o read more
Silent Film Star: Kathlyn Williams
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on May 26, 2013
Kathlyn Williams (May 31, 1879 – September 23, 1960) was interested in becoming an actress, which lead her to become a member of a community thespian group. She also joined the Woman's Relief Corps that allowed her to sing at the local recitals.
Williams attended Montana Wesleyan Unive read more
Children in Film Blogathon: Gigi Perreau
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 25, 2013
This post is my entry in the Children in Film blogathon taking place May 24-26 at Comet Over Hollywood. Head on over to the site for links to more kiddie movie star fun.
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Short Film Saturday: Yuck
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on May 25, 2013
I believe the last time I posted a trailer it was in conjunction with another short just so it wouldn’t feel like such a cheat. Here, however, the trailer is for a short, and since the story is cool and the film looks to be of significance; I will make another exception. This hit a number of w read more