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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 12, 2011
This movie review chain I did a long time ago has been revived. It was a lot of fun, so some of you bloggers out there might want to check it out!--
This is the original post: Movie Viewing Girl
Here’s the most recent review: Rock Hudson Blog
I like this essay because while it emphasizes tha read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 10, 2011
Virtue has its own reward, but has no sale at the box office.
-Mae West
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 10, 2011
RIP Sidney Lumet, 1924-2011:
Entertainment Weekly
Edward Copeland on Film
The Guardian—Film Clips
The Guardian--Gallery
This is a great assessment of the wonderful/horrible Last Year at Marienbad (1961)-- Acidemic
Century-old celebrity journalism clichés-- Slate
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 7, 2011
A fascinating and sad post about the auction of Debbie Reynolds’ amazing costume collection. It includes Marilyn Monroe’s famous white dress and the jockey kit Elizabeth Taylor wore in International Velvet. Lots of great pics of the costumes-- Java's Journey
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 5, 2011
This is a wonderful photo of two men I deeply admire: Paul Robeson and James Whale— If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger. . .
A short flick from the 1930s: How Walt Disney Cartoons Are Made-- /Film
This is a fascinating post about Peggy Cummins in Gun Crazy (1950)-- Sunset Gun
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 3, 2011
Doris Day (89)
Marlon Brando (1924-2004)
Iron Eyes Cody (1907-1999)
Leslie Howard (1893-1943)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 3, 2011
Temprament is something that is an integral part of the artist. Not temper, temperament. There is a vast difference.
-Bette Davis
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 3, 2011
I got a giggle out of these goofy title cards from Aelita Queen of Mars (1924)-- Cinema Styles
An interesting review of the new Marlene Dietrich biography by Charlotte Chandler-- SF Gate
Peter Bogdanovich’s beautiful and fitting tribute to my favorite director, Jean Renoir-- The Observer read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 1, 2011
Monty’s classic actress March madness is down to the final four. There’s one more day to vote!— All Good Things
Here’s a good list of classic movies new to and departing from Instant Play-- Garbo Laughs
A James Garner autobiography? I can’t wait!— L read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Apr 1, 2011
Lon Chaney (1883-1930)
Jane Powell (82) [Thanks for the reminder Tom!]
Debbie Reynolds (79)
Jonathan Haze (82)
Toshirô Mifune (1920-1997)
Mary Miles Minter (1902-1984)
Wallace Beery (1885-1949)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 29, 2011
R.I.P. Farley Granger, 1925-2011:
Sheila shares some great memories about Granger from Shelley Winters’ autobiography-- The Sheila Variations
Obituary-- The Guardian
A life in clips-- The Guardian
Greg’s memories of seeing Farley Granger interviewed on stage demonstrate the read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 28, 2011
Wait Until Dark (1967) stop motion. The set is amazing!-- Via Margutta 51
A lovely tribute to Luise Rainer-- My Love of Old Hollywood
Harold Lloyd in Movie Crazy (1931), I love the big slapstick finale of this one, but Tom is right, the party scene is hilarious as well-- Motion Picture Gems
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 27, 2011
Mostly, we have manufactured ladies -- with the exception of Ingrid, Grace, Deborah and Audrey.
-Cary Grant
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 25, 2011
More link love for Elizabeth Taylor. I’ve got media coverage fatigue, but there was a lot to say about this lady:
This has always been one of my favorite moments on The Simpsons. Apparently Taylor showed up at the studio dressed beautifully and carrying her little dog. She recorded the line read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 24, 2011
Steve McQueen (1930-1980)
Richard Conte (1910-1975)
Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle (1887-1933)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 23, 2011
Kate’s tribute to Hayley Mills’ perfect wardrobe in The Moon-Spinners(1964). It’s also a darn good flick and the final film of Pola Negri-- Scathingly Brilliant
I love how much this post says about the relationship between Truffaut and Fanny Ardant with only one quote and a small read more
Links For Dame Taylor: 1932-2011
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 23, 2011
RIP to Dame Elizabeth Taylor. Classic movie fans don’t need to explain to their friends who she was, though we may have to remind them that she was a fine actress in addition to being a tabloid staple. Taylor never faded away; she was a star from practically the cradle to the grave. Here are s read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 22, 2011
Virginia Grey (1917-2004)
Karl Malden (1912-2009)
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 21, 2011
Who would you hire if you could find your professionals from the cast of a movie?-- Riku Writes
This is a beautiful description of A Matter of Life and Death (1946)-- The Guardian
Take the Jean Harlow quiz for fun and a fabulous prize!-- Motion Picture Gems
The evolution of the movie PI— read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 20, 2011
Edmund Goulding (1891-1959)
Wendell Corey (1914-1968)
Michael Redgrave (1908-1985)
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