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For the Love of Film: Young and Innocent (aka The Girl Was Young) (1)
True Classics Posted by Brandie on May 17, 2012
Christine Clay (Pamela Carme) is a film star on the rise. Her husband, who has apparently been away for several years, accuses her of cheating on him with other men. A fiery confrontation during a heavy storm ends with Christine slapping her husband several times, after which he goes out onto the ba read more
For the Love of Film III Fundraiser: Vertigo Retold by Its Heroine
Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 16, 2012
About the fundraiser, from the Siren herself:
This year, we are raising funds for the National Film Preservation Foundation's project, The White Shadow, directed by Graham Cutts and written, assistant-directed, and just generally meddled with in a number of different ways by the one and only Alfred read more
Movie Books I Love: People Will Talk by John Kobal
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 11, 2012
This is an occasional series featuring my favorite movie books. Before TCM and the internet, the only way to satisfy my passion to know more about Classic Hollywood was through books, books and more books. I've cleared away the clutter over the years, but many remain permanent residents in my home. read more
Love Is Better Than Ever(1952).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Apr 15, 2012
Love Is Better Than Ever(1952). A romantic comedy film directed by Stanley Donen from a screenplay by Ruth Brooks Flippen. Cast: Larry Parks and Elizabeth Taylor.
The story begins when Broadway agent Jud Parker, travels to New Haven, to represent the dancing team, The Dean Brothers. While in N read more
I WENT TO SEE A DOUBLE FEATURE AND FELL IN LOVE WITH ROBERT PRESTON.
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Mar 30, 2012
Ye Gods! I went to see Natalie Wood and fell in love with Robert Preston. Oh, it was an adolescent crush, to be sure, but it just won't go away!
Remember double features? In the world of the less-than-5 minute attention span and no time for anything, it was perfectly normal to go to the read more
Lombard at 'Liberty'...and in love
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Mar 11, 2012
It's the fall of 1936, and Carole Lombard, whose performance in "My Man Godfrey" is drawing both big crowds and critical praise, is increasingly being seen around town with Clark Gable. While Lombard's romantic life has been publicly discussed for several years -- it's part of the price an actress p read more
Love Has Many Faces (1965).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Feb 24, 2012
Love Has Many Faces(1965). Drama, directed by Alexander Singer, and written by Marguerite Roberts. Nancy Wilson sings the title song. Edith Head designed Lana Turner's clothes.
After Kit and Pete are questioned by the Acapulco police when her latest fling Billy Andrews, body is found on the beach read more
Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Double Indemnity
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 22, 2012
Double Indemnity is my favorite film noir. There. I’ve said it. Aside from its superb writing, awesome acting, and gorgeous cinematography, this film holds a very special place in my heart because it was the first film noir I ever saw – long before I knew what film noir was. I’ve seen it literally read more
Love and Death (1975)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Feb 13, 2012
Love and Death (1975): 4/5
Love and Death is a classic Woody Allen film, though much less appreciated than some of his other films, such as Annie Hall (1977). It costars Diane Keaton and is a parody of all things Russian.
A hilarious dream sequence appears early in Love and Death (via alejalbum.blog read more
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Film Critics (1)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jan 19, 2012
What happens when film critics critique film critics? You get a double-blind study! At least that’s what TIFF is treating us to this week with “Fifty Years of Discovery: Cannes Critics Week,” a film series celebrating the golden anniversary of that venerable sidebar to Cannes kno read more
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Film Critics (2)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Jan 19, 2012
What happens when film critics critique film critics? You get a double-blind study! At least that’s what TIFF is treating us to this week with “Fifty Years of Discovery: Cannes Critics Week,” a film series celebrating the golden anniversary of that venerable sidebar to Cannes kno read more
Mixed bag: Cain and Mabel (1936), Tempest (1982), Send Me No Flowers (1964), Pillow Talk (1959), Tenth Avenue Angel (1948), Love Story (1970), Lover Come Back (1961)
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Jan 18, 2012
Originally published on recollective.tumblr.com, January 7, 2012
Watched January 5, 2012
Cain and Mabel (1936): 3/5; This movie as a whole didn’t grab me. Clark Gable and Marion Davies are captivating as usual, but I could tell how the film was going to play out the minute I started watching read more
MOVIE BOOKS I LOVE: A SONG IN THE DARK: THE BIRTH OF THE MUSICAL FILM by Richard Barrios
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Jan 10, 2012
This is an occasional series featuring my favorite movie books. Before TCM and the internet, the only way to satisfy my passion to know more about Classic Hollywood was through books, books and more books. I've cleared away the clutter over the years, but many remain permanent residents in my home. read more
My (Slightly More Than) Month with Marilyn: Let’s Make Love (1960)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Jan 9, 2012
This is the second to last in Marilyn movie reviews (not counting my upcoming review of My Week with Marilyn). I’m officially done with both my Marilyn Monroe box sets (I’ve only had them for over a year) and this movie cements Marilyn into the harsh world of 1960s. She’d do one read more
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on Dec 31, 2011
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (Glenn Ficarra & John Requa, 2011)
Lately I've been catching up on films of 2011 and I recently reviewed Friends With Benefits claiming that it probably wasn't the best comedy of the year, well Crazy, Stupid, Love. is a great containder for this category at the time I am wr read more
MOVIE BOOKS I LOVE: "FROM SCARFACE TO SCARLETT" BY ROGER DOOLEY
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Nov 15, 2011
This is an occasional series featuring my favorite movie books. Before TCM and the internet, the only way to satisfy my passion to know more about Classic Hollywood was through books, books and more books. I've cleared away the clutter over the years, but many remain permanent residents in my home. read more
My (Slightly Less Than) Month With Marilyn: Love Nest (1951)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Nov 13, 2011
It’s hard to classify today’s film, Love Nest, because it seems to suffer from the same problems of yesterday’s film As Young As You Feel. Love Nest focuses on a small ensemble cast, several subplots, and in contrast to the other film is sickeningly sweet. A product of the early read more
Book Review-- Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Oct 20, 2011
[We are] a lovely charming decadent hopeless couple. –Richard Burton
I don’t want to be that much in love ever again. . .I didn’t reserve anything. I gave everything away. . .my soul, my being, everything. –Elizabeth Taylor
I shall miss you with passion and wild regret. & read more
Little Moments I Love: Hedda Hopper’s Look of Pity
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Oct 18, 2011
Sunset Boulevard is chock full of memorable moments. But one moment that has always stood out to me isn’t one of the obvious ones. As Norma Desmond is making her infamous trip down the stairs, there is a brief shot of Hedda Hopper watching with a look of absolute pity. I’m obsessed read more
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Cinemaniac Reviews Posted by Alexander Diminiano on Oct 15, 2011
Bottom Line: Kubrick’s war satire is darkly funny, but not notable. Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: George C. Scott, Peter Sellers, Sterling Hayden Stanley Kubrick’s odd, bizarre 1964 war comedy has a humorously surreal twist as well as a subtle message. Besides the characters n read more