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In Celebration of National Classic Movie Day: “My Favorite Classic Movie” Blogathon — You Can’t Take It With You
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on May 16, 2015
“You can’t take it with you… So what good is it? As near as I can see, the only thing you can take with you is the love of your friends.” -Grandpa Vanderhoff ….. Anyone who knows me, knows that “You Can’t Take It With You” is one of my all-time favorite movies. read more
o/t: If it’s Thursday it must be Todd Mason’s Tuesday’s Overlooked Films and/or Other A/V
Noirish Posted by John Grant on May 14, 2015
Yes, I’m once more a bit late posting Todd’s weekly roundup. Click anywhere on the list to be taken magically to the page on his site where you can click the individual links. Allan Fish: The Plea Anne Billson: The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (among other melancholy PI films); Georg read more
Just Whose Story Is It? – Quickie Review: A Soldier’s Story (1984)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Apr 24, 2015
The problem with Norman Jewison‘s 1984 film A Soldier’s Story is that while it tries very hard to be a movie with a message, and while it works for the most part on that level, it forgets one of the most basic characteristics of film making: In order to truly succeed, a film has to be read more
It will be Myrna Loy vs Natalie Wood for the crown of 2015 Favorite Classic Movie Actress
All Good Things Posted by monty on Apr 11, 2015
After falling behind in their respective matches earlier during the week, Myrna Loy and Natalie Wood stormed back to win and now will face each other in the championship match. Myrna Loy defeated Audrey Hepburn 305-234 while Natalie Wood defeated the red hot Greer Garson 543-318. Yep you read those read more
Could it be a movie? Dennis Lehane’s Live By Night
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Mar 27, 2015
Dennis Lehane’s 2012 novel Live By Night is the author’s second tale of the Coughlin family, following 2008’s The Given Day. But don’t be mistaken: this isn’t a sequel. It follows Joe Coughlin, the youngest member of the Coughlin family (and only a minor side character read more
How “The X-Files” Revival Impacts the Original – And Where to Stream it
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Mar 25, 2015
After more than 200 episodes, two feature films, and countless ripoffs loving homages, The X-Files is set to return to TV as a six-episode limited series from creator Chris Carter, with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprising their roles as F.B.I. agents Mulder and Scully. “I think of read more
Attending the TCM Classic Film Festival (but it may not feel like one)
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Mar 18, 2015
That's because word came out today that a "medical procedure" will prevent Robert Osborne from taking part in next week's event in Hollywood. (When I don't run a photo of Carole Lombard with my first shot -- a policy I've followed for several years now -- you know it's big news.) I caught some of la read more
Attending the TCM Classic Film Festival (but it may not feel like one)
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Mar 18, 2015
That's because word came out today that a "medical procedure" will prevent Robert Osborne from taking part in next week's event in Hollywood. (When I don't run a photo of Carole Lombard with my first shot -- a policy I've followed for several years now -- you know it's big news.) I caught some of la read more
Feeling physically inadequate & blaming classic film for it!
Stardust Posted by Vanessa Buttino on Mar 10, 2015
Feeling physically inadequate & blaming classic film for it!
Ginger Rogers in SHALL WE DANCE (1937)
If you're a woman - or a man for that matter - and you've read the title of this post and have rolled your eyes and are about to click away, WAIT! Hear me out because chances are you've fel read more
Let the rain pitter patter, 'cause it really doesn't matter if the skies are gray...
Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Mar 9, 2015
Rainy days are great. Nothing beats sitting in a cozy chair under a blanket, drinking something hot, and watching a classic film. Unfortunately, college discourages that. They'd rather you go to class and basically have no fun. But once class is over, all bets are off. Unless you have pressing homew read more
It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 6, 2015
It Happened on 5th Avenue Directed by Roy Del Ruth Written by Everett Freeman and Vick Knight; original story by Herbert Clyde Lewis and Frederick Stephani 1947/USA Roy Del Ruth Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix Rental 1947 was the year for Christmas movies and here is another one. The many hea read more
Some 'Safety in Numbers'...and compliments to go with it
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Mar 1, 2015
We've run this photo before -- or so we think -- as Carole Lombard (second from left), poses with Josephine Dunn, Buddy Rogers, Kathryn Crawford and Virginia Bruce in a publicity pic. I used the qualifier because I came across a slightly different image (note the variance in Rogers' appearance):I'm read more
Putting a plaque where it rightly belongs
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Feb 26, 2015
The site where Carole Lombard honed her comedy chops while making "The Bicycle Flirt" and other shorts for Mack Sennett -- following in the footsteps of numerous legends -- today received its accurate recognition in film history, more than sixty years after a mistake regarding the proper location of read more
Pre-Internet Classic Film Research. How'd You Do It?
Stardust Posted by Vanessa Buttino on Feb 18, 2015
Pre-Internet Classic Film Research. How'd You Do It?
Ansley Grove Library in Woodbridge, Ontario (SOURCE)
In the days before the Internet, life was pretty bleak. Those of us who craved social interaction either had to pick up the phone - a land line, mind you - and dial a friend or we neede read more
Could it be a movie?: Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Jan 29, 2015
Minnie Hamilton, a librarian working in the public library of a Michigan resort town, is followed home by a cat one day. Unable to get rid of her little shadow, she decides to take him in, and she names him Eddie.
Eddie’s got an adventurous spirit, and on the first day that Minnie is set to op read more
MAKING IT UP AS YOU GO ALONG
Stardust and Shadows Posted by Terry on Jan 26, 2015
The look of Hollywood has always been one of the alluring aspects of what makes up the legend of the Golden Age. Although the exact start of the Golden Age is debatable, many agree that style influences in American film making were between the years 1927 to 1963. In broad terms, the look read more
Paying it back via a goofy reunion
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 19, 2015
I'm not precisely certain when Carole Lombard received this inscribed autographed picture from John Barrymore, but if it was given to her at the wrap party for 1934's "Twentieth Century," she may well have floated home that night. Getting approval from Barrymore, one of the industry's most distingui read more
The “It” Girl
Smitten Kitten Vintage Posted by Rhonda0731 on Jan 5, 2015
One of my favorite stars from the Silent Era is Clara Bow. She appeared in 46 silent films and in 11 talkies during her career, but the film “It” gave her global fame and also gave her the nickname that fit her perfectly, “The It Girl”. According to Wikipedia, her final film, read more
Keepin' it under her hat
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 1, 2015
See that hat Carole Lombard is wearing, from the film "Now And Forever"? It's still around, and is available.To be sure, I initially had my doubts, especially as this was part of the eBay ad for it -- and the only image from the movie doesn't appear to show Carole in a hat, while the two pics of her read more
o/t: oh, it’s New Year, is it?
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Dec 30, 2014
Many thanks to everyone whose visits and comments through 2014 have made it seem worth my while continuing with Noirish. The year has seen a steady growth in the site’s traffic; golly, but I felt as if I was channeling Mitt Romney when I typed that. It’s not a feeling I much wish to revi read more