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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 6, 2012
Have you seen the version of Metropolis with songs by Adam Ant and Freddie Mercury? It’s kind of awful and kind of mesmerizing. This review sums it up beautifully, though Chris is more generous about all the tinkering than I am—
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 5, 2012
Jane Wyman (1917-2007)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 4, 2012
Though I didn’t know much about her yesterday, I love Diana Dors now. If you watch the movie linked in this post, you might find you do too (if you don’t already). There are also many other Dors titles on YT. I plan to watch them all! The Siren writes a fascinating review, as always̵ read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 4, 2012
Sterling Holloway (1905-1992)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 3, 2012
Anna May Wong (1905-1961)
Sergio Leone (1929-1989)
Ray Milland (1905-1986)
Dorothy Arzner (1897-1979)
Marion Davies (1897-1961)
Zasu Pitts (1894-1963)
Josephine Hull (1886-1957)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 2, 2012
Oscar Micheaux (1884-1951)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 1, 2012
Carole Landis (1919-1948)
Dana Andrews (1909-1992)
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Quote of Week
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 1, 2012
I enjoy being a highly overpaid actor.
--Roger Moore
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R.I.P. 2011
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 31, 2011
It is always bittersweet to reflect on the people who have passed each year. I first learned of many of these people by reading their obituaries. It's sad to think of these artists passing on, but inspiring to reflect on their achievements and in some cases, get to know them better. Regardless of th read more
There Are Many Greats Still With Us (2)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 31, 2011
Once again, I’ve decided to compile a complement to my yearly R.I.P. post. There are still several performers who made their mark in classic movies that are alive today. From top box office stars to reliable support players, there are about 160 people on this list. I wouldn't be surprised if I read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 30, 2011
Whether or not it was Tarzan’s Cheetah who died, an elderly primate has left us. Isn’t that reason enough to mourn?—
The Guardian, Alt Film Guide
I never thought I would be interested in watching the Opposite Sex, but this post makes a good case for it— The Silver Scre read more
Must Watch TV: These Amazing Shadows
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 28, 2011
I don’t know if this was specifically planned, but I think it’s great that the National Film Registry announced its choices for the 2011 list today, one day before These Amazing Shadows, a documentary about the birth of and reason for that list will air on Independent Lens (PBS, 10 read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 25, 2011
You are here to please me. Nothing else on earth matters.
-Cecil B. DeMille
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Deanna Durbin Sings Silent Night (1)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 25, 2011
[This is the third year I've posted this clip on Christmas Day. It's a perfect way to celebrate the holidays!]
I get chills every time I hear Deanna Durbin's low-key, but lush performance of Silent Night. It's from the murder mystery-musical-comedy-noir (and how many of those exist read more
Jazzy Holiday Cartoon: Frosty the Snowman (1954)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 24, 2011
I love this lively version of Frosty the Snowman from UPA. The animation is charming. I've never seen such an energetic Frosty! read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 23, 2011
RIP Doe Avedon Siegel, an actress who was the inspiration for what would be the Hepburn character in Funny Face (1957)—
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Welles’ Citizen Kane Oscar sold for $861,000 (and not to David Copperfield, despite his best efforts)—
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That Oscar, and the sale of the sta read more
It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 23, 2011
(I wrote this post for Flying Down to Hollywood’s 12 Days of Christmas blogathon. Check out the site on Christmas Eve for links to more entries.)
It’s funny, It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947) is one of my favorite Christmas movies, but you don’t even see a Christmas tree unt read more
"You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch": All Hail Thurl!
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 22, 2011
I’ve always loved Boris Karloff’s narration of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. For years, I thought he also sang the song You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch. At some point though, I began to realize the voice was too low to be Karloff. I finally did a little research and learned that the read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 21, 2011
I would love to see this lost number from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)—
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This story about Elizabeth Taylor’s dog eating one of her $11.8 million pearls cracks me up—
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After 58 years, Dalton Trumbo finally gets official credit for his work on the Roman read more
The Forties Goldmine of Christmas Movies
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 20, 2011
[This is a slightly-edited repost of one of my favorite review posts.]
What was it about the forties that inspired so many heartwarming holiday movies? I think World War II had a lot to do with the sentimentality in these wonderful flicks. They are all about the longing for love and family at a tim read more