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BOOK REVIEW: “If This Was Happiness” by Barbara Leaming
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 19, 2011
Many years ago, I was flipping through a magazine of my mother’s when I came across a familiar face in the “editorials” section. It was the face of Rita Hayworth, who always fascinated me and in whose life I was pretty versed. Daughter of a Spanish dancer, married Orson Welles a read more
Backlots has won a CiMBA award!!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 18, 2011
Well, we’ve done it! Remember about 2 weeks ago when I announced that Backlots was up for an award from the Classic Film Blog Association? I am pleased to announce that we won, tying with another very quality post by Classic Film and TV Cafe. I was casuall read more
STAR OF THE WEEK: Rita Hayworth
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 17, 2011
I was all prepared to do a Star of the Week post on Carole Lombard (after getting a request for a profile of that divinely funny actress on Twitter), when I realized that today, October 17, is the birthday of the magnificent Rita Hayworth. Along with being one of classic Hollywood’s greatest read more
Backlots’ First Blogathon–DUELING DIVAS!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 16, 2011
On the occasion of Backlots’ 7-month birthday tomorrow (has it already been that long??), I have decided to tackle the daunting task of a blogathon. I really hope this works. The idea for this blogathon came from a very clever movie marathon at the Castro Theatre a number of years ago, entit read more
New poll up!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 15, 2011
Drawing on yesterday’s post on the Bette Davis interview, here is a new poll for readers. Feel free to vote here, or if you would like to vote later, the poll will be featured in the Polls section for the next week or so. Thanks, and have fun! read more
Bette Davis on the Dick Cavett Show, November 18, 1971
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 14, 2011
During its relatively short run between the years of 1968 and 1972, the Dick Cavett Show managed to procure the best in show business as guests, with the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Gloria Swanson, Pearl Bailey, Groucho Marx, and even Janis Joplin appearing on the program for interviews. Dick Cavet read more
BOOK REVIEW: “Every Frenchman Has One” by Olivia de Havilland
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 13, 2011
If you have been following my blog at all, one look at the cover of this book should tell you why I felt obligated to procure a copy for myself. For those who may be new here–first off, welcome. Second, I am 1) obsessed with Olivia de Havilland, a longtime resident of Paris, and 2) obsessed read more
MOVIE REVIEW: Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 9, 2011
Continuing on in Star of the Week mode, I am offering up my review of a comedy well-known in the world of classic film, but rarely broadcast on television outside of TCM. It is the delightful Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, starring our Star of the Week Myrna Loy and co-starring Cary Grant, read more
Myrna Loy Picture Spam
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 9, 2011
To close this week’s Star of the Week segment, here is a picture tribute to the divine Myrna. Thanks for reading! read more
New Myrna Loy Biography
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 6, 2011
Checking up on TCM this evening, it came to my attention that Backlots’ Star of the Week Myrna Loy is in the news. Biographer Emily W. Leider has written the very first book about Loy’s life, entitled Myrna Loy: The Only Good Girl in Hollywood, and slated to hit the bookshelves later t read more
STAR OF THE WEEK: Myrna Loy
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 4, 2011
I’m going to need to work out my blog posting schedule in the wake of my new job, because I’m exhausted after work and feel like I haven’t posted in forever, which makes me feel really inadequate. In truth, it’s only been 2 days, but I still feel like I should be posting mo read more
CMBA Nominations
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 4, 2011
The Classic Movie Blog Association is having its annual awards, and Backlots is nominated for Best Classic Film Blog Discussion! The nominated discussion was of the final scene of The Heiress, posted a few weeks ago. It is truly an honor to be nominated for a blog award when I have only been a memb read more
Recent Acquisitions
Backlots Posted by Lara on Sep 30, 2011
Here are some of the things that have come in the mail over the past few days: John Fricke’s newest book! As per all of John Fricke’s works, it is a wonderful source of information and beautiful photos, many of which I don’t think have ever been released. He remains the quintesse read more
FASHION IN FILM BLOGATHON: Influences of Schiaparelli in “The Women” (1939)
Backlots Posted by Lara on Sep 24, 2011
First off, let me extend a big thanks to Angela over at The Hollywood Review for hosting this excellent blogathon! Film fashion holds a special fascination for me, and I have a real soft spot for any film in which fashion is a key element. As such, it was a real task to try to come up with what read more
CMBA GUILTY PLEASURES BLOGATHON: Mame (1974)
Backlots Posted by Lara on Sep 18, 2011
he The Classic Movie Blog Association, of which Backlots is a member, is hosting a very interesting blogathon–dealing with those films that we know are stinkers, but that we love anyway. Backlots generally concerns itself with positive reviews (when deserved!), but this is a real opportunity read more
Happy Birthday Lauren Bacall!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Sep 16, 2011
Lauren Bacall is turning 87 today. One of the most lasting stars of the classic Hollywood era, and a true testament to what it means to be a star, she had the good fortune to have made her first appearance on film opposite someone who knew how to act and mentor her–her future husband, Humphr read more
Amazon Gift Card as a Birthday Present–You Know What That Means!!!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Sep 14, 2011
Here are the new additions to my collection, soon to arrive: John Fricke’s latest book! I met John Fricke last year at the Judy Garland Festival in Minneapolis, and this book was on the horizon but still kind of an enigma. Glad to see it materialized! And I can’t wait to read it! John read more
Guilty Pleasures Blogathon Coming September 18!!
Backlots Posted by Lara on Sep 13, 2011
In late September, the Classic Movie Blog Association is having a blogathon devoted to guilty pleasures–that is, those films of questionable technical quality, but those we love nonetheless. I jumped at this opportunity. There are so many films that I adore but are…let’s face it& read more
September Birthdays
Backlots Posted by Lara on Sep 10, 2011
I’m back, dear readers! My paper is finally done, and I can post to my heart’s content. Today actually happens to be my birthday. I’m not entirely sure how I got to be 26, but here I am and I have to deal with the fact that I’m now in my mid-late 20′s. For your entert read more
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Backlots Posted by Lara on Aug 31, 2011
Dear readers, I apologize profusely for my prolonged absence. I have been working on the VERY last paper of my college career, and when I’m not hashing out my paper, I’m at my new job–working as a preschool teacher! So, my life has been very busy recently. But bear with me– read more