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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 4, 2019
“LeRoy wasn’t any better-looking than Astaire, and his acting was pretty much aw-gee. But he was personable.” –Brian Seibert on Hal Le Roy The Golden Age of Hollywood boasted many wonderful dancers, with some remembered more than others. While often overlooked, Hal Le Roy wa read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 29, 2019
With Halloween just two days away, I have been enjoying getting into the “spirit” of the season this month and viewing some beloved spooky films. This month, I was able to introduce The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) and The Cat and the Canary (1927) in a 1920s movie house, in addition read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 28, 2019
“I don’t want to be a star. If you have to label me anything, I’m an actor – I guess. A journeyman actor. I think “star” is what you call actors who can’t act.” –Paul Muni Paul Muni is known for many powerful performances, especially in his appe read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 25, 2019
Being a fan of classic cinema and musicals, I also highly enjoy the Great American Songbook. The Great American Songbook is the backbone of many of my beloved film musicals and stage plays and is basically the only type of music I enjoy in my leisure. Pianist Michael Feinstein has dedicated himself read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 23, 2019
After attending one film at Noir City Chicago 2018, I made it a personal mission to catch more of these films during the next iteration of the festival. During my initial sampling of the festival in 2018, I delighted in the “classy As and trashy Bs” format in addition to its focus on no read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 22, 2019
Gene Kelly is easily one of the most iconic actors in cinema. In addition to his triple-threat talents and a prestigious output of films, Kelly was skilled in working in front of the camera and behind it. He also happened to star in Singin’ in the Rain (1952), which is arguably the best film read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 21, 2019
The Library of Congress (LOC) is known as the de facto national library of the United States, standing as the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. In addition to being housed in buildings atop Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., it also maintains the Audio-Visual Conservation Ce read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 21, 2019
With the TCM Film Festival in full swing, I made it my mission to see as many “new to me” films as possible throughout the duration of the event. The third day of the festival continued this trend for me, with me continuing to attend films that I was seeing for the first time. Not only read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 19, 2019
Of the many musicals that MGM released, Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) is one that has certainly withstood the test of time and remains a beloved classic. Focusing upon the Smith family’s anticipation of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition–or St. Louis World’s Fair–and spann read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 19, 2019
In reflecting upon the many wonderful talents at the heart of The Wizard of Oz (1939), I am especially fond of Jack Haley and his portrayal of the Tin Man. He is, of course, Dorothy’s comrade who is in search of a heart. According to the Tin Man, the tinsmith who transformed him neglected to read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 18, 2019
Each year, close to Buster Keaton‘s birthday in October, the International Buster Keaton Society (IBKS) holds a convention to honor its beloved star. While Keaton was born in Kansas, the small town of Muskegon, Michigan, is the locale that he called home. Since he traveled all over the countr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 11, 2019
Due to the fact that I became acquainted with Eli Wallach’s work from his later years, I am especially intrigued by viewing his earlier output. Wallach worked in the film industry for significant portion of his life, working all the way up to his passing in 2015. Portraying characters through read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 10, 2019
It is of no surprise that Orson Welles is considered a prolific figure in cinema. His creative output spanned across a broad array of mediums and genres, with him contributing to work both in front of and behind the camera as a master. In the late 1950s, Welles added to his filmography by writing, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 9, 2019
As of 2019, the latest Film Noir Foundation-funded restoration project was Trapped (1949). A film noir and semidocumentary directed by Richard Fleischer, the film portrays the story of the U.S. Treasury Department working to end a counterfeiting ring. The film stars Lloyd Bridges, Barbara Payton, a read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 8, 2019
Throughout her career, Barbara Stanwyck proved that she was an actress who could do it all in terms of delivering a strong acting performance. Excelling in comedies, dramas, and romances, Stanwyck continued to propel her career forward into a new decade in the film noir The File on Thelma Jordon (1 read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 7, 2019
When one reflects upon voice actors and the many animated features in which they have worked, some individuals and their characters are iconic or inseparable from one another. Some vocal actors are publicly known for offering their voiceover talents and giving certain characters the change to speak read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 5, 2019
“I was born when I met you. I lived while I loved you. I died when you left me.” –Author Dorothy Hughes, In a Lonely Place As I have become more acquainted with film noir over the past few years, I have willed myself to try and avoid trusting any of the characters. Though viewers follow the read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 4, 2019
When I attended the American Library Association (ALA) conferences in Washington, D.C., in July of 2019, the first book to really catch my eye among the myriad of publishers represented was The Jean Harlow Bombshell. With Harlow being one of my favorite stars, I was delighted to see her name repres read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 1, 2019
“People say I am a terrible flirt. You know what made me that way? American pictures! They show a girl how to vamp!” –Lupe Vélez In examining the various Hispanic stars who shone in Hollywood, the name Lupe Vélez continues to be worth celebrating. Dubbed “the Mexican Spitfire”, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 1, 2019
As a huge fan of classic films, it’s safe to say that the only channel I watch is Turner Classic Movies. For years now, I’ve enjoyed looking up the TCM schedule to see if some rare or intriguing gem will be on the air. I’ve immersed myself in the thoughtful commentary of longtime read more