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Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Mar 1, 2015
“Hollywood sold its stars on good looks and personality buildups. We weren’t really actresses in a true sense, we were just big names – the products of a good publicity department.” - Ann Sothern Despite what Ann Sothern may have thought about publicity and the role it played in making read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Mar 1, 2015
1995 was a stellar year in film. You’re not likely to see THAT statement repeated on this page often. I mean, wasn’t 1995 like 5 minutes ago? Certainly long after the classics era I so love. Yet, it really was a great year seeing the release of films like David Fincher’s SE7EN, Bry read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 25, 2015
It’s almost impossible to read about or discuss Alfred Hitchcock‘s body of work without the topic of the “Hitchcock Blonde” being mentioned. That is, the cool, oft aloof, sexy, stylish female protagonist the master of suspense was partial to, a character as central to making read more
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 21, 2015
“That’s the only thing I ever wanted to be. A good actress. But I suppose I can’t get away from that Ann Sheridan Oomph thing. I wish I could.” Honoring Ann Sheridan on the 100th anniversary of her birthday. First, her rendition of “As Time Goes By” (click on read more
Silent Film Music Podcast by Ben Model – A MUST!
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 18, 2015
Ben Model fell in love with silent movies as a kid. It was only natural then that he should enroll in New York University years later to study filmmaking. It was during his time as a student at NYU that he noticed and was bothered by the fact that the silent films shown in his classes bombed read more
Best Original Song, Misses and Hits #31DaysOfOscar
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 16, 2015
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) first introduced the ‘Best Original Song’ category at the 7th Academy Awards ceremony in 1934. That year “The Continental” from Mark Sandrich’s The Gay Divorcee, music by Con Conrad and lyrics by Herb Magidson read more
50 Shades of Pre-Code
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 12, 2015
The classics answer to “50 Shades of Grey” is… 50 Shades of Pre-Code Categories: Aurora's posts, Gallery, Image Tags: Pre-Code read more
Ultimate Snubs – Never nominated… #31DaysOfOscars
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 10, 2015
I sit and peruse. And my jaw drops. Intending to focus on one film that received not one Oscar nomination for Snubs week in the 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon what I find is astounding. Far too many greats, including some of my all-time favorites never had their title noted on “the envelope read more
OSCAR SNUBS for the #31DaysOfOscar Blogathon
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 9, 2015
“Now I know what it feels like to be the bridesmaid and never the bride.” – Thelma Ritter on being nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar four times in a row without a win. The legendary character actress would receive two subsequent nominations – that’s a read more
Buster Keaton, Prohibition and WHAT! NO BEER? (1933)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 8, 2015
It’s late 1932 and the repeal of prohibition is looming. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt had made the ban on alcohol a central issue in his campaign and within a year’s time Americans – who were increasingly for repeal – would be able to manufacture and purchase alcohol read more
An image gallery #BlackHistoryMonth
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 5, 2015
Commemorating Black History Month with images of a few legends and pioneers. (Name appears as you place the cursor on the image.) Categories: Gallery, Image Tags: Black History Month read more
F. Murray Abraham in AMADEUS (1984) – One Scene
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 3, 2015
Milos Forman was invited to see “Amadeus” on stage and dreaded the idea of watching a period piece about classical music. In fact, he said he couldn’t think of anything more boring. That’s exactly how I felt about the prospect of watching a nearly three-hour retelling of read more
TCM celebrates History of the Oscars with 20th Installment of 31 Days Festival
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 27, 2015
On Sunday, February 1st Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will air John Sturges’ THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA at 6:00 am est. The Oscar-winning adventure classic kicks off the 20th installment of the network’s most popular franchise, 31 Days of Oscar. It’s no wonder the 31 Days of Oscar fra read more
THE MATING SEASON (1951) and the Mothers-In-Law
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 24, 2015
In the 1950s it was unlikely that newly married couples, couples in the midst of the mating season knew each other intimately before they actually took the plunge. Or so the mores of the time dictated. As such being newly married meant you had to get to know your chosen life partner from square read more
Dolores Del Rio and Pedro Armendariz in LAS ABANDONADAS (1945)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 18, 2015
It’s been my intention for a while now to dedicate some time to classic films from the golden age of Mexican Cinema, many of which I watched as a child on television much in the same manner as I did the Hollywood productions I fell in love with. A few months back while researching topics for read more
Ethel Merman, Good to Broadway
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 16, 2015
Murray Schumach wrote Ethel Merman’s New York Times Obituary and wrote this: “Beginning in 1930, and for more than a quarter of a century thereafter, no Broadway season seemed really complete unless it had a musical with Ethel Merman.” When, among a cast of thousands your absence is felt, then read more
Debbie Reynolds honored by #SAG and #TCM
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 15, 2015
She’s had a seven decades-long career appearing in her first credited role in David Butler’s THE DAUGHTER OF ROSIE O’GRADY in 1950. That’s seven decades entertaining audiences across the globe SO FAR! For her efforts, longevity and talent Mary Frances Reynolds or Debbie, read more
Announcement: 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon 2015
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 5, 2015
“Oscar and I have something in common. Oscar first came to the Hollywood scene in 1928. So did I. We’re both a little weather-beaten, but we’re still here and plan to be around for a whole lot longer.”
– John Wayne Continuing an Oscars tradition – albeit a much n read more
Warm wishes for a happy New Year
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Jan 1, 2015
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” May your 2015 encompass all that matters – health, peace, family, friendship and the magic of the movies. Aurora Categories: Aurora's posts Tags: Happy read more
Memorable Movie Endings. Goodbye 2014
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 28, 2014
Welcome to an exit of sorts – memorable movie endings to bid farewell to 2014. Beware – spoilers! ◊ This is my favorite of Chaplin’s films, a comedy gem replete with heart which culminates in one of the most beautiful film endings of all time – when the former blind flower read more