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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 17, 2017
Another May 16th–another National Classic Movie Day! This year, we bloggers have been summoned by Classic Film TV Cafe to consider our five favorite stars and why we love them. As is the trouble for many a film fan, we adore so many stars and it is difficult to narrow our favorites down to a read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 5, 2017
“Acting is the art of speaking in a loud, clear voice and the avoidance of bumping into the furniture.” –Alfred Lunt There are many notable names in theatrical history but the husband and wife pairing of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne is particularly special. An inseparable duo, th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 5, 2017
“Acting is the art of speaking in a loud, clear voice and the avoidance of bumping into the furniture.” –Alfred Lunt There are many notable names in theatrical history but the husband and wife pairing of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne is particularly special. An inseparable duo, th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 21, 2017
“Silence is of the gods; only monkeys chatter.” –Buster Keaton There are three key silent clowns, each with a distinct style and legacy: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton. Paired with amazing physical abilities and a great “stone face,” Keaton continues read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 21, 2017
“Silence is of the gods; only monkeys chatter.” –Buster Keaton There are three key silent clowns, each with a distinct style and legacy: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton. Paired with amazing physical abilities and a great “stone face,” Keaton continues read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 24, 2016
“I was born in Birmingham–Alabama, that is, not England–in August, 1914, a month of world-shaping events quite aside from my birth.” –Hugh Martin It’s amazing to think of how many talents have to work hard both on and off the screen in order to create a film̵ read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 24, 2016
“I was born in Birmingham–Alabama, that is, not England–in August, 1914, a month of world-shaping events quite aside from my birth.” –Hugh Martin It’s amazing to think of how many talents have to work hard both on and off the screen in order to create a film̵ read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 4, 2016
In 1930, Comic Artist Chic Young sat down to work, his mind ablaze with the colorful chaos that can only accompany a good idea. Known for his lighthearted comics about fickle flappers, he sought out to sketch a new plotline about yet another carefree flapper. Panel after panel, Young gradually penn read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 4, 2016
In 1930, Comic Artist Chic Young sat down to work, his mind ablaze with the colorful chaos that can only accompany a good idea. Known for his lighthearted comics about fickle flappers, he sought out to sketch a new plotline about yet another carefree flapper. Panel after panel, Young gradually penn read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 3, 2016
When one reflects upon classic film, television, and radio, it is easy to recall legendary show business pairings. These dynamic duos were in complete harmony with one another, and their quips on or off-screen seemed organic, natural, and flawless. Each party was unique and balanced the other out, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 3, 2016
When one reflects upon classic film, television, and radio, it is easy to recall legendary show business pairings. These dynamic duos were in complete harmony with one another, and their quips on or off-screen seemed organic, natural, and flawless. Each party was unique and balanced the other out, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 21, 2016
The early 1900s were a fascinating time in cinematic history. Film was considered a novel but intriguing form of entertainment that would soon give way to a brand new industry. Moreover, film would have its fair share of pioneers—aspiring actors, directors, writers, etc.—eager to go West and cultiv read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 21, 2016
The early 1900s were a fascinating time in cinematic history. Film was considered a novel but intriguing form of entertainment that would soon give way to a brand new industry. Moreover, film would have its fair share of pioneers—aspiring actors, directors, writers, etc.—eager to go West and cultiv read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 9, 2016
Tara, home to the character of Scarlett O’Hara, is one of the greatest and grandest movie homes in cinema history. The focal point of the 1939 classic, Gone with the Wind, Tara is the only constant in Scarlett’s life. While the South as Scarlett knows it crumbles into oblivion around he read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 9, 2016
Tara, home to the character of Scarlett O’Hara, is one of the greatest and grandest movie homes in cinema history. The focal point of the 1939 classic, Gone with the Wind, Tara is the only constant in Scarlett’s life. While the South as Scarlett knows it crumbles into oblivion around he read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 3, 2016
Although roughly 60 years have passed since the death of James Dean, his story and image fascinate filmgoers to this day. His personification of cool and epitomization of rebellion resound like a symphony to frustrated youth. A disciple of method acting, Dean did not merely portray his characters; read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 3, 2016
Although 70 years have passed since the death of James Dean, his story and image fascinate filmgoers to this day. His personification of cool and epitomization of rebellion resound like a symphony to frustrated youth. A disciple of method acting, Dean did not merely portray his characters; rather, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 28, 2016
“The bad girls were so much fun to play. I wouldn’t have wanted to play Coleen Gray’s good-girl parts.” -Audrey Totter One of the greatest leading ladies in the film noir genre has to be Audrey Totter. Gifted in playing the “bad girl” roles necessary for this gen read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 28, 2016
“The bad girls were so much fun to play. I wouldn’t have wanted to play Coleen Gray’s good-girl parts.” -Audrey Totter One of the greatest leading ladies in the film noir genre has to be Audrey Totter. Gifted in playing the “bad girl” roles necessary for this gen read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 27, 2016
“My brother and I laughed a lot as kids. We came up in the middle of the Depression, and neither one of us knew we were poor. We had nothing, but we didn’t know it.” -Dick Van Dyke Dick Van Dyke is a person who seems to constantly exude and create joy wherever he goes. He possesse read more