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Ten Little Things I Love About Gold Diggers of 1933

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Apr 11, 2014

1.  This dress worn by Ginger Rogers. GIF found at Schatzepage Tumblr. 2.  This door. 3.  “We’re the Kentucky Hillbillies!” 4.  The way Ginger Rogers says, “The Depression, dearie.” GIF found on Gingerrogerss Tumblr. 5.  Dancing with the snowman. 6.  Adjusted read more

The Love Song of Harry Ritz (Inspired by Repeated Viewings of "The Gorilla")

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Apr 6, 2014

With apologies to T. S. Eliot.   Let us go then, you and I, and Al, don't forget Al when the evening is spread out against the sky to that Haunted House of Fear and Squalor where danger awaits, and PLEASE DON'T HOLLER!    Let us go and make our visit.   read more

The Love Song of Harry Ritz (Inspired by Repeated Viewings of "The Gorilla")

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Apr 6, 2014

With apologies to T. S. Eliot.   Let us go then, you and I, and Al, don't forget Al when the evening is spread out against the sky to that Haunted House of Fear and Squalor where danger awaits, and PLEASE DON'T HOLLER!    Let us go and make our visit.   read more

The "Love Is on the Air" Guide to Making It in Radio

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Mar 21, 2014

Greetings, fledgling broadcast superstar! Yes, I'm talking to you, mumbles. Get your puss out of your oatmeal, slap on a smile, get behind a microphone and FACE LIFE already! You, too, could be the next Charlie McCarthy! There's a secret to making it in radio, and I'm going to slip it to you today, read more

Men in Love (with) A Girl In Every Port

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Wade Sheeler on Mar 21, 2014

As has been academically discussed ad infinitum, Howard Hawks’ had a very specific, personal, seemingly simple opinion of life and the pragmatic rules of male conduct. He told the same stories repeatedly, and there was no place in his world for men and women who didn’t adhere to this code. It’s read more

The "Love Is on the Air" Guide to Making It in Radio

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Mar 21, 2014

Greetings, fledgling broadcast superstar! Yes, I'm talking to you, mumbles. Get your puss out of your oatmeal, slap on a smile, get behind a microphone and FACE LIFE already! You, too, could be the next Charlie McCarthy! There's a secret to making it in radio, and I'm going to slip it to you today, read more

Ten Little Things I Love in Some Like it Hot

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Mar 14, 2014

Joan Shawlee’s facial expressions. When Jerry/Daphne accidentally tries playing the bullet-ridden bass backwards. Millionaires in rocking chairs, rocking in unison. Osgood’s jacket with the sparkly monogram. The face Daphne/Jerry makes when Josephine/Joe tells him to give Osgood “t read more

First Love (1939)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 3, 2014

First Love Directed by Henry Koster Written by Bruce Manning and Lionel Hauser 1939/USA Universal Pictures First viewing/Deanna Durbin Sweetheart Pack DVD   I really enjoyed this modern take on the Cinderella fairy tale. Orphan Connie (Deanna Durbin) graduates from boarding school, where she wa read more

No Oscar Love for Harold Ramis: The Academy, as Humorless as Ever

Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 27, 2014

Harold Ramis, whom President Obama labeled “one of America’s greatest satirists,” died this week shortly before this Sunday’s Oscars. His list of co-writing credits is astonishing: Animal House, Stripes, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day. He also directed the latter, Caddyshack, and read more

No Oscar Love for Harold Ramis: The Academy, as Humorless as Ever

Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 27, 2014

Harold Ramis, whom President Obama labeled “one of America’s greatest satirists,” died this week shortly before this Sunday’s Oscars. His list of co-writing credits is astonishing: Animal House, Stripes, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day. He also directed the latter, Caddyshack, and read more

“EVERYONE WHO MET HER FELL IN LOVE WITH HER:” A Letter From Susan, the Secretary of Joan Fontaine

Backlots Posted by Lara on Feb 22, 2014

Upon checking my inbox earlier today, I found that I had received a letter from Susan Pfeiffer, secretary and beloved friend to Joan Fontaine. Susan and I have been in touch several times–last October when I conducted a written interview with Joan, it was Susan who helped with the corresponde read more

Intermezzo: A Love Story (1939)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 16, 2014

Intermezzo: A Love Story Directed by Gregory Ratoff Written by George O’Neill, Gösta Stevens and Gustaf Molander 1939/USA Selznick International Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental   This little melodrama of adulterous love introduced the utterly radiant Ingrid Bergman to America. Viol read more

Anti-Valentine’s: 5 Movie Love Stories Without a Happily Ever After

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Sophie Vickers on Feb 14, 2014

Valentine’s Day is upon us again, and while many film fans will no doubt be drowning themselves in romances, from classics like Breakfast at Tiffany’s to sop like The Notebook, there are those who avoid these films like a red-rose filled plague. For those who aren’t into their happily-ever-afters, read more

Love the Hard Way (2001/2003)

Noirish Posted by John Grant on Feb 12, 2014

vt Hard Attraction Germany, US / 104 minutes / color / Vif, P’Artisan, Time, Open City, Vine, Kino Dir: Peter Sehr Pr: Wolfram Tichy Scr: Peter Sehr, Marie Noëlle Story: Yi Ban Shi Huo Yan, Yi Ban Shi Hai Shui (n.d.) by Wang Shuo Cine: Guy Dufaux Cast: Adrien Brody, Charlotte Ayanna, Jon Seda, read more

In the mood for love…

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 11, 2014

“Everyone has a heart, except some people” (Bette Davis) so I created this post as a special Valentines public service.  It is dedicated to anyone who needs to get in the mood for love. ♥ To start, here’s a classic rendition of “I’m in the Mood for Love” perfor read more

Feel the Love with Warner Archive Instant

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 10, 2014

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means it's time to snuggle up with some of classic Hollywood's most romantic couples. Assuming Snowpocalypse Redux doesn't trap me at home, I'll be introducing a screening of Casablanca at a swanky Valentine's Day dinner event, but you can have classi read more

Feel the Love with Warner Archive Instant

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 10, 2014

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means it's time to snuggle up with some of classic Hollywood's most romantic couples. Assuming Snowpocalypse Redux doesn't trap me at home, I'll be introducing a screening of Casablanca at a swanky Valentine's Day dinner event, but you can have classi read more

Feel the Love with Warner Archive Instant

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 10, 2014

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means it's time to snuggle up with some of classic Hollywood's most romantic couples. Assuming Snowpocalypse Redux doesn't trap me at home, I'll be introducing a screening of Casablanca at a swanky Valentine's Day dinner event, but you can have classi read more

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Happy Anniversary! Premiered January, 29th, 1964 (4)

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jan 29, 2014

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a (pardon the following puns) buckish, ripping, almost as strange as a real life yarn, with a story line as big as the Empire State Building-climbing gorilla himself. A little love is saluted along the way, jokes coming at read more

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Happy Anniversary! Premiered January, 29th, 1964 (3)

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jan 29, 2014

Originally posted on Classic Film Aficionados: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a (pardon the following puns) buckish, ripping, almost as strange as a real life yarn, with a story line as big as the Empire State Building-climbing gorilla himself. A little love read more
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