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Today I celebrate Debbie Reynolds's day as part of the continuing Summer Under the Stars Blogathon, although her day isn't until tomorrow starting at 6 am. My first entry on Fred Astaire can be found here, and the list of other entries are here at Journeys in Classic Film. *************** read more

This is my entry in the Anti-Damsel blogathon, hosted by Movies, Silently. Click HERE for more great posts about the great, strong women of film. This post also serves as the second part of the 3-part series on Vamps. Click HERE for the first entry about Theda Babra and Nita Naldi.  The Vamp, read more

To Gene, With Love August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante This Thursday will be Gene Raymond’s 107th birthday. Because of that, I have a birthday letter to post, which accompanied a sweater hand made by Jeanette. Before we get to that, howev read more

Hoffman as Michael as Dorothy. Love is never easy in a romantic comedy. In Tootsie (1982), Dustin Hoffman plays Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor whose career soars after he lands a role--as a woman--on a television soap. His best friend (Bill Murray) and agent (director Sydney Pollack) are th read more

Celebrating 30 years! In celebration of my 30th birthday I decided to do something a little different.  I’ve been writing this blog over five years now.  Most of what I write here are movie reviews.  I don’t think I’ve ever made any movie related lists, so I’ll start in a read more

It’s a tough one. How do you do justice and even begin to scratch the surface of a living legend like Brian Wilson? His songs have brought joy to countless millions and numerous generations of music lovers. And yet out of all the joy he gave people, his life was steeped in so much pain and suf read more

It’s a tough one. How do you do justice and even begin to scratch the surface of a living legend like Brian Wilson? His songs have brought joy to countless millions and numerous generations of music lovers. And yet out of all the joy he gave people, his life was steeped in so much pain and suf read more

Today, on June 22 2015, Billy Wilder would have been 109 years old! He was one of the most talented movie directors and movie writers of the 20th century or, may I say, of all times! I never saw a Billy Wilder’s film that I didn’t like. Some Like it Hot is my favourite movie of all times read more

Thanks to Caftan Woman for nominating me for a Liebster Award! This is just a fun award that bloggers use to show their appreciation for each other, and I certainly am honored that she included me in her round of nominations. The rules require me to answer Caftan Woman's 11 questions, list 11 things read more

Thanks to Caftan Woman for nominating me for a Liebster Award! This is just a fun award that bloggers use to show their appreciation for each other, and I certainly am honored that she included me in her round of nominations. The rules require me to answer Caftan Woman's 11 questions, list 11 things read more

Thanks to Caftan Woman for nominating me for a Liebster Award! This is just a fun award that bloggers use to show their appreciation for each other, and I certainly am honored that she included me in her round of nominations. The rules require me to answer Caftan Woman's 11 questions, list 11 things read more

I hoped to love Design for Living. After all, the director was Ernst Lubitsch, who had helmed such witty, cynical comedies about relationships, movies that usually feel as insightful and controversial now as they probably did back in the 20s and 30s. And many reviewers I respect had praised its hum read more

I hoped to love Design for Living. After all, the director was Ernst Lubitsch, who had helmed such witty, cynical comedies about relationships, movies that usually feel as insightful and controversial now as they probably did back in the 20s and 30s. And many reviewers I respect had praised it read more

I think it safe to say that no woman meant more to Carole Lombard than her mother, Elizabeth Peters -- and Carole always insisted that much of the beauty she possessed was inherited from the woman known as "Bess." This photo, which appears to be from 1932 or 1933 judging from Lombard's appearance (l read more

I think it safe to say that no woman meant more to Carole Lombard than her mother, Elizabeth Peters -- and Carole always insisted that much of the beauty she possessed was inherited from the woman known as "Bess." This photo, which appears to be from 1932 or 1933 judging from Lombard's appearance (l read more

To Love it, To Love it Not… Sean Connery is back as Bond and so there is plenty to enjoy with From Russia with Love (1963). Out of personal preference, my top three favorite films in the franchise would have to include Goldfinger (1964), Casino Royale (2006) and this beauty, all packed  with read more

To Love it, To Love it Not… Sean Connery is back as Bond and so there is plenty to enjoy with From Russia with Love (1963). Out of personal preference, my top three favorite films in the franchise would have to include Goldfinger (1964), Casino Royale (2006) and this beauty, all packed  with read more

To Love it, To Love it Not… Sean Connery is back as Bond and so there is plenty to enjoy with From Russia with Love (1963). Out of personal preference, my top three favorite films in the franchise would have to include Goldfinger (1964), Casino Royale (2006) and this beauty, all packed with qu read more

Sem Amor / Without Love (1945) Um amor nerd na vida é tudo que queremos? Talvez hoje, para algumas pessoas, sim. Mas ver um amor nerd em um filme de 1945 é meio estranho, não acham? Mas é uma comédia, e o jeito nerd e peculiar do casal é perdoado quando descobrimos que as estrelas deste read more

Sem Amor / Without Love (1945) Um amor nerd na vida é tudo que queremos? Talvez hoje, para algumas pessoas, sim. Mas ver um amor nerd em um filme de 1945 é meio estranho, não acham? Mas é uma comédia, e o jeito nerd e peculiar do casal é perdoado quando descobrimos que as estrelas deste read more