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Chicago Film Club Holiday Movie: “The Bishop’s Wife” December 5, 2015 at The Daystar Center What: Screening of The Bishop's Wife Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: December 5, 2015 Time: 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Stephen Reginald Jo read more

To say that I am not a fan of Black Friday could really be the definition of the word “understatement”. I’m not going to get into all the reasons for that here, because if you feel the same way I do, then you already understand most of them, and if you’re a huge fan of the da read more

Classic films fans are both easy difficult to shop for. I know that one of the leading questions I get when the holidays arrives is, “Do you have [insert film here]?” With that I’ve created a gift guide as a launchpad for what to get the classic film fan in your home. These are the read more

For the past six years, the Cafe's staff has provided a list of recommended gifts for your favorite classic film and/or TV fan. It's one of our most popular features. This year's choices run the gamut from classic musicals to Bogey as Marlowe to a sci fi TV series with marionettes. Best of Warner B read more

5. The Meal Scars Your Company: Better Off Dead (1985) Take comfort in the quality of your cooking after watching (a) Lane’s (John Cusack’s) mother boil bacon just days before her holiday feast and (b) Lane accidentally passing a guest primer instead of liquor. 4. Your Guests Never Show read more

Here's a guide to the classic Christmas movies and TV shows that are airing this week. They include the classic Tracy and Hepburn rom-com Desk Set (1957). The holiday season always brings an abundance of seasonal favorites for classic movie and TV fans.  The fun  doesn't really start u read more

The Classic TV Blog Association and MeTV are collaborating on a another classic TV blogathon--this time with a holiday theme! Starting on Monday, November 16th and continuing through Christmas night, MeTV will air holiday episodes of classic television series every weeknight from 9:00 to 10:00 pm E read more

Mr. Hulot’s Holiday (Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot) Directed by Jacques Tati Written by Jacques Tati and Henri Marquet 1953/France Discina Film/Cady Films/Soecta Films Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #267 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die   Monsieur Hulot drives his rattletrap read more

Roman Holiday Directed by William Wyler Written by Ian McLellan Hunter, John Dighton, and Dalton Trumbo; story by Trumbo 1953/USA Paramount Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix Rental #278 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die This film is precious for introducing the world to Audrey Hepburn.  Th read more

Unusual Suspects Week 4: Gene Kelly in Christmas Holiday (1944) 04 Friday Sep 2015 Posted by Summer Reeves in 1940s, Crime, Drama, Holiday, Musicals, Politics, Romance ≈ 4 Comments Tags1940s, Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Holida read more

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is more than 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: “College Holiday” read more

A certain amount of Mr. Hulot’s Holiday is pure slapstick. Except it’s slapstick through director Tati’s decidedly careful lensing. Tati holds the shot on the slapstick punchline a beat too long, giving the viewer time to consider the joke, the punchline, and his or her amusement. read more

FASHION MONTH HOLIDAY ( 1938 ) When discussing fashion in film, Katharine Hepburn always comes to mind. Outside of Hollywood, Katharine was known as a fashion icon to many the world over. Though she never appeared glamorous, only in certain movies, she was the one that made trousers fashionable for read more

There are many early films that I'll watch to check out a star in their debut or breakout film role. That was the case with the new Warner Archive release of Sinners' Holiday (1930). It features the one-two punch of Joan Blondell and James Cagney in their first screen appearances. I'll admit I didn' read more

via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/209/Holiday/#tcmarcp-172669-172671   Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. Holiday‘s poster asks, “If you had a million…which sister would you pick to spend it with?” A conflicted Cary Grant tries to choose between Katharine Hepbur read more

via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/209/Holiday/#tcmarcp-172669-172671   Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. Holiday‘s poster asks, “If you had a million…which sister would you pick to spend it with?” A conflicted Cary Grant tries to choose between Katharine Hepbur read more

Though much has been written about Katharine Hepburn's film career, surprisingly little has been dedicated to 1938's Holiday.  It was directed by the great George Cukor, her longtime friend and the man behind 10 of her most memorable movies, including her debut in A Bill of Divorcement (1932). read more

We're celebrating the season with some of our favorite Christmas movies. This week's selection is Little Women from 1949. MGM's adaptation of Little Women is one of the most delightful family films produced in Old Hollywood. Little Women tells the story of the four March sisters who are growing u read more

We're celebrating the season with some of our favorite Christmas movies. This week's selection is It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947). It Happened on 5th Avenue is a delightful holiday comedy that was forgotten for decades but has made a resurgence in recent years. The film begins with hobo Aloysius read more

Here are the rules to this quiz: Name each film below based on our vague description. All these movies either take place around Christmas or feature a key scene during the yuletide season. Be sure to include the question number with your response. Please don't answer more than three questions daily read more