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Quote of the Week (233)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 2, 2011
Gary Cooper and Greta Garbo may be the same person. Have you ever seen them together?
-Ernst Lubitsch
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R.I.P. 2010
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 31, 2010
A diverse group of movie talents passed on this year, some of them among the biggest stars, others who had shorter careers, but who outlived many of their contemporaries. Regardless of the size of their impact, each of these people made their mark on classic movies. Please let me know in the co read more
There Are Many Greats Still With Us (3)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 31, 2010
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, from top box office stars to reliable support players, who are alive today. I've got about 170 people on this list--and I wouldn't be surprised i read more
Classic Links (210)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 29, 2010
The 2010 picks for the National Film Registry were announced yesterday. I’m particularly thrilled to see The Pink Panther (1964), A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) and Make Way For Tomorrow (1937) on the list-- CNN Blog
A wonderful review of The Ladykillers (1955) that rightfully focuses on th read more
I'm Dying to See Burt Lancaster on Sesame Street!
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 28, 2010
Ever since I read this item about James Earl Jones and Burt Lancaster performing on early episodes of Sesame Street, I've been dying to see Lancaster recite the alphabet. He also did a segment where he does push-ups while counting. I must see these clips!
I've seen this James Earl Jones clip (and read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 27, 2010
This post is mostly about alternate names for Snow White’s seven dwarves, but I was most interested in the clip from the premiere of the movie-- Mental Floss
An Instant Play find: Sleep My Love (1948) with Claudette Colbert-- Laura's Miscellaneous Musings
A couple buys an old car from It&# read more
Quote of the Week (234)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 26, 2010
The way von Stroheim treated time was like any artist should treat time. He just ignored it.
-Fay Wray
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Re-post: Deanna Durbin Sings Silent Night
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 25, 2010
[This is a re-post from exactly a year ago. I may need to make this post a yearly tradition. I can't think of a better way to celebrate Christmas]
I get the chills every time I hear Deanna Durbin's low-key, but lush performance of Silent Night from the murder mystery-musical-comedy-noir read more
Eartha Kitt Owns Santa Baby
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 24, 2010
I know that probably a gazillion other bloggers will or have posted this Santa Baby clip, but I had to do it, because I love slinky Ms. Eartha Kitt. Her style was such a delightful combination bold expressiveness and sophistication.
(The classic performance ends at the 2:40 mix. After th read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 24, 2010
I love this essay about the Days of Wine and Roses—it touches on both the 1962 film and the more harrowing 1958 TV version— Sunset Gun
This is a great list of lesser-known holiday films. I didn’t even know about some of them— Comet Over Hollywood
So what is your favorite read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 22, 2010
Millie’s review has inspired me to finally check out the German beach party movie Hot Summer (1968) been hanging out in my instant play queue for a while (and if you like this flick, check out East Side Story (1997), the most entertaining documentary you'll ever watch about communist musicals) read more
Cartoon: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1948)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 21, 2010
I love the Fleischer version of Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer because Mama Reindeer stands on her hind legs and wears a smart dress and frilly apron. She's fancy! read more
Classic Links (214)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 20, 2010
This is a nice tribute to Blake Edwards-- Blogdanovich
Oooh, a new book about “bad” movies: 150 Movies You Should (Die Before You) See-- Motion Picture Gems
I love the way Katharine Hepburn describes John Wayne here. It has helped me to appreciate him more-- The Sheila Variations
A read more
Quote of the Week (235)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 19, 2010
Half the people in America are faking it.
-Robert Mitchum
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 17, 2010
R.I.P. Neva Peterson [An Affair to Remember (1957)]— Google AP
The Fake Criterion Collection on Tumblr. Pretty funny. The Skin Deep one is almost poignant now-- Fake Criterions ( via Mental Floss)
Oh—my beloved moon. The true start of movie magic (after a few great practice runs)This read more
RIP Blake Edwards, 1922-2010
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 16, 2010
R.I.P. Blake Edwards—you deserve immortality for The Pink Panther (1963) alone, [though I can't forget My Sister Eileen (1955), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Experiment in Terror (1962),Days of Wine and Roses (1962), A Shot in the Dark (1964), The Party (1968) –birdy num-nums!-and Victo read more
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Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 15, 2010
There are lots of great classics in the eighth list of this fantastic Netflix instant play suggested viewing series-- Rupert Pupkin Speaks
I still miss having Paul Newman in the world. Here’s a great gallery of pics to remember him by-- Lolita's Classics
Laura pays tribute to Van Heflin on read more
Re-post: The Forties Goldmine of Christmas Movies--Part I
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 15, 2010
[I had a lot of fun writing this post last year, so I thought I'd give it another run in 2010]
Have you ever noticed how many great Christmas movies came out of the forties?
The era produced not only some of the most beloved titles, such as It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), Miracle o read more
Cartoon: Christmas Comes But Once a Year (1936)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 14, 2010
My toddler loves this cartoon. If you have the happy soul of a two-year-old—and I pray that you do—then perhaps you’ll enjoy it too. That Grampy is so darn clever. read more
Classic Links (217)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 13, 2010
Get out your hanky (or pull down your sleeve)—it’s time for TCM Remembers 2010. I’m always surprised by how many greats pass in a year.— Motion Picture Gems
A Q&A with Ann Harding’s biographer. There’s loads of great bio info. and pics here.— Movie Mor read more