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Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 8, 2015
THE JAGGED MARK OF HIS SWORD STRUCK TERROR IN EVERY HEART – BUT ONE! That’s a catchy tagline for Rouben Mamoulian‘s The Mark of Zorro, which serves a terrific ninety-four minutes at the movies! This tale of chivalry and adventure with beautiful people, memorable (if familiar) read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 2, 2015
I’m a bit late with this entry given November is two days old already (where does the time go?) so I’ll get right to my TCM highlights for the month. There’s a particularly interesting article by Robert Osborne in the November issue of TCM‘s ‘Now Playing’ guide. read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 28, 2015
My absolute favorite horror movies are those produced by Universal Pictures during the studio’s horror hey day. Today I am dedicating a post to a prime example of the era, one that stands among my favorites from the Universal entries that tell the continuing saga of Frankenstein and his monst read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 21, 2015
When the Classic Movie Blog Association (CMBA) announced the topic for its fall blogathon, Trains, Planes and Automobiles, the first images that came to mind were from scenes of trains and in trains from Alfred Hitchcock movies. While the legendary director used all modes of transportation to the read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 15, 2015
In the timeline of classic Universal horror entries dedicated to the big boy on the lot, The Monster, Erle C. Kenton’s The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) follows Rowland Lee’s Son of Frankenstein (1939). I’ll be posting a commentary on Son of Frankenstein, which is a favorite read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 12, 2015
The celebration of Hollywood’s Hispanic Heritage is upon us and I’m honored to be hosting a terrific array of posts. I’ll waste no time getting to the submissions, which exceeded my expectations. But first to all the bloggers who’ve taken the time to contribute – it means the read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 11, 2015
Following is a special guest post by a long-time pal of mine, Chris Moniz. ♦ As the Halloween Season is upon us, I thought it appropriate to honor a great man…however undead he is. Ladies and gentlemen, Conde Dracula! That’s right, you read it correctly, Conde Dracula…not Count Dracula. You read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 10, 2015
I HATE REMAKES. That’s my usual point of view, but I’m about to contradict myself. One of my favorite movies from the 1980s is a remake of one of the greatest films ever made and I don’t have a problem with it. When I first saw Taylor Hackford‘s Against all Odds (1984) I read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 9, 2015
“We understand how dangerous a mask can be. We all become what we pretend to be.”
― Patrick Rothfuss read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 8, 2015
From flash mobs to high school proms to weddings the Conga Line makes appearances in celebrations the world over. Just a few days ago I was watching an episode of “The Golden Girls” that ended with the ladies in a conga line during Blanche’s birthday party. Instantly recognizable read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 6, 2015
Flesh for Frankenstein was later titled Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein (1973) – Written & Directed by Paul Morrissey Cast: As I perused a list of film adaptations of the story of Frankenstein recently I came across this film, which I’d never seen. It turns out it was available read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 3, 2015
I was talking to a friend of mine last week and the conversation turned toward “¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?” a PBS-produced sitcom we watched religiously in days gone by. Hailed as the first bilingual situation comedy “¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?” centered on the multi-generational, Cuban-Ame read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Sep 29, 2015
I’ve been talking to myself for a couple of days now. Or ever since I saw the announcement from getTV about the addition of vintage variety shows to their slate of classic movies. I don’t know about you, but I love me some classic variety shows! getTV’s new variety night will read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Sep 26, 2015
WE’RE BACK for number 4! To say we’re thrilled is an understatement and we hope you’ll join us in spotlighting the Edmund Gwenns and Spring Byingtons of the world, the oft forgotten names that never appeared above the title. If this is right up your movie alley then give us a shout out… read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Sep 25, 2015
This post was inspired by and is dedicated to Sarah Owens – classic film fan, Loy admirer, friend and all-around great gal. read more