Welcome to BlogHub: the Best in Veteran and Emerging Classic Movie Blogs
You can rate and share your favorite classic movie posts here.
You can rate and share your favorite classic movie posts here.
Book Review--Douglas Fairbanks: The Fourth Musketeer
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 29, 2019
Douglas Fairbanks: The Fourth Musketeer
Ralph Hancock and Letitia Fairbanks
Edited by Kelley Smoot
Rowman & Littlefield/Lyons Press
1953/2019
Given the fact that niece Letitia Fairbanks had a strong influence on its creation, the straightforward honesty of Douglas Fairbanks: The Fourth Musketee read more
Quote: Douglas Fairbanks Jr. on Ernst Lubitsch
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 27, 2019
He never forgot that dialogue should complement, not replace, what is essentially a visual medium.
-Douglas Fairbanks Jr., about Ernst Lubitsch
Quote Source read more
On DVD/Blu-ray--Méliès: Fairy Tales in Color
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 25, 2019
For the past eleven years, Flicker Alley has worked with Lobster Films and Blackhawk Fims to faithfully release several lovingly-crafted compilations of the works of pioneering French filmmaker Georges Méliès. From its wide-ranging box set Georges Méliès: The First Wizard of Cinema (1896-1913) to read more
On Blu-ray: Sci-fi Classic The Thing from Another World (1951)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 23, 2019
The Thing from Another World (1951) is deservedly regarded as a classic of the sci-fi genre. It’s got the requisite thrills and fantastic creature intrigue, while distinguishing itself with well-developed, interesting characters, a legendary soundtrack, and sharp production value given its rel read more
Quote: Lena Horne on Ava Gardner
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 20, 2019
Image Source
She didn't feel she was born to rule. She felt that life was crappy and that a lot of people got mistreated for weird reasons and she liked to see people like each other.
-Lena Horne
Source read more
Guest Post: Film Discoveries of 2018 at Rupert Pupkin Speaks
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 16, 2019
To see my favorite film discoveries of 2018, check out my guest post at Brian Sauer's lovely recommendation site Rupert Pupkin Speaks. It's always a pleasure to submit to Brian's various themed series. I highly recommend you follow him, though I must warn you: your "to-watch" list will expand a grea read more
Podcast Roundup: 5 Picks for Classic Film Fans
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 15, 2019
I dug deep into some podcast archives this month as I explored a few new-to-me shows. Here are five episodes that I found especially interesting:
Documenteers
F For Fake with Tyler Mahan Coe
Episode 56
12/6/18
Host Bob Sham and guest Tyler Mahan Coe (host of podcasts Cocaine and Rhinestones and read more
Quote: Howard Hawks on Filmmaking
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 13, 2019
Hawks with Lauren Bacall/ Image Source
As we work on scenes, I always go back and say, "How would it be if it were directly opposite?" and sometimes it leads to very interesting things, because there is no particular reason that they have to run in a straight line--they can take a jog.
-Howa read more
On Blu-ray: Rod Taylor, Jim Brown and Yvette Mimieux in Dark of the Sun (1968)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 9, 2019
It has long baffled me that Rod Taylor was not a bigger star. A romantic, heroic figure with acting chops to boot, he was capable of handling any role and capturing a widespread audience. His performance in Dark of the Sun (1968) is one of his best, because it captures every facet of his persona, fr read more
Quote: Lina Wertmüller on Fun
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 6, 2019
Image Source
I consider fun to be something priceless. Much more so than success.
-Lina Wertmüller
Quote Source read more
On DVD: Dane Clark, Janis Paige, and Zachary Scott in Her Kind of Man (1946)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jan 2, 2019
One of my favorite things about the snappy programmers cranked out by studios like Warner Bros is that they often feature players who deserve a brighter spotlight. They don’t have the booming personas of the big stars, and they are often called the “poor man’s” version of som read more
Favorite Classic Film Books 2018
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 28, 2018
In the interest of diversifying my offerings on A Classic Movie Blog, I didn’t review as many books in 2018 as I have in previous years. However, much of what I did read inspired me and in many cases greatly expanded my film knowledge. These are the works that stuck with me. I have excerp read more
Deanna Durbin Sings Silent Night
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 24, 2018
I never miss watching this scene from Lady on a Train (1945) on Christmas Eve. Deanna Durbin's version of Silent Night is so soothing and full of the wonder of the season.
Whatever you believe. Wherever you are tonight. I wish you peace and joy. read more
On Blu-ray: Brewster McCloud (1970) and Mame (1974)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 19, 2018
It’s hard to believe that the rebellious Brewster McCloud (1970) and fiercely traditional Mame (1974) were released only few years apart from each other. I recently watched both films on new Blu-ray releases from Warner Archive and marveled that they even came from the same decade.
I don̵ read more
Streaming Diary: Documentaries for Film Fans on Netflix
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 13, 2018
Unless you subscribe to their DVD plan, Netflix doesn’t offer a lot of classic films. However, when it comes to documentaries of interest to those who love the golden age of movies, it’s a different story. I’ve found several interesting flicks on the service, some of them even prod read more
Pre-Codes on DVD: Passion Flower (1930) and Hide-Out (1934)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 11, 2018
When Warner Archive announced that it would no longer be releasing the Forbidden Hollywood box sets, I was concerned, despite the company’s claims that it would still offer a steady stream of pre-code releases. While I still miss the sense of discovery in wading through those sets, I have been read more
Streaming Holiday Classics: Features and Shorts for Rent and Free, Other Recommendations
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 7, 2018
While I have many Christmas movies on VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray, I wanted to expand the offerings at my fingertips this year. I compiled a list of flicks available to stream so that I would have choices for any mood at my fingertips.
Many of these picks aren't explicitly holiday movies, but have read more
Podcast Roundup: 6 Picks for Classic Film Fans
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Dec 4, 2018
I’ve got another great batch of podcasts for classic film fans this month, but before I share my choices, I want to say congratulations to Brian Sauer and Elric Kane, because their lovely podcast Pure Cinema is now the official podcast of the New Beverly Theater, which is reopening after being read more
On DVD: A The Thirteenth Chair (1929/1937) Double Feature
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Nov 30, 2018
I love the Warner Archive single title double feature DVDs because comparing two versions of the same story makes watching each film exponentially more fun. The latest release features the 1929 and 1937 productions of the drawing room mystery The Thirteenth Chair, which was adapted from a 1916 read more
Book Review--The Female Gaze: Essential Movies Made by Women
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Nov 27, 2018
The Female Gaze: Essential Movie Made By Women
Alicia Malone
Mango, 2018
With The Female Gaze: Essential Movie Made by Women, Alicia Malone’s follow-up to last year’s Backwards and In Heels, the film reporter, host, and writer continues her invaluable quest to promote the work of women read more