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Trumbo by Bruce Cook
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Trumbo
by Bruce Cook
Grand Central Publishing
originally published 1977
ISBN: 97814555564972
352 pages
Barnes and Noble
IndieBound
Dalton Trumbo changed my life. The year was 1997. I was a junior in high school and up until that point English was my worst subject. My English teacher assigned us read more
God Speed James Garner
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
James Garner and his wife Lois Fleischman Clarke. Source: AP
James Garner
1928-2014
I was very sad and somewhat shocked to hear of the death of actor James Garner. On screen, he was always charming and gave consistently good performances. And boy was he handsome!
James Garner was read more
Portrait of an Artist: The Life and Work of Edward Sorel
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
On a chilly Sunday afternoon, we headed into Boston for a very special event. Boston University's Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center was hosting a grand opening for their new exhibition entitled Portrait of an Artist: The Life and Work of Edward Sorel. Celebrated artist Edward Sorel was on hand read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (3)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Get your wallets ready because I have a brand new list of upcoming classic film books. Publication dates for these titles range from June to October 2015.
Are you new to my book lists? Here are the details. Books include biographies, memoirs, scholary texts, coffee table books and more from a varie read more
DVD Netflix Holiday Twitter Giveaway
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This giveaway is sponsored by DVD Netflix.
As a special treat for my readers, I have a holiday giveaway just for you! I've partnered up with DVD Netflix to giveaway three $100 DVD Netflix gift cards. One gift card equals a year's subscription at the 1 disc at a time tier. However the credit can be read more
The Life of Raymond Chandler
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
A Mysterious Something in the Light: The Life of Raymond Chandler
by Tom Williams
Chicago Review Press
9781613736784 - 384 pages
January 2012
Amazon - Barnes and Noble - Powells
Was Raymond Chandler, the author who invented detective Phillip Marlowe, as interesting as his creation? This question w read more
Final Summer Reading Round-Up
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Photo via Emily on Instagram
Andy of Journeys in Darkness and Light
Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film by Alan K. Rode
Emily on Instagram
Every Frenchman Has One by Olivia de Havilland
Gloria Swanson: The Ultimate Star by Stephen Michael Shearer
Sylvia Sidney: Paid by the Tear by Scott O'B read more
Beggars of Life (1928)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
1928 is one of the most fascinating years in film history. Hollywood was in a state of transition, quickly trying to learn how to match visuals with sounds to deliver talking pictures to an eager public. The industry had already mastered the silent film making process and were churning out good qual read more
Black Film History: A Reading List
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Whether you want to expand your knowledge or diversify your summer reading challenge selections, here are a variety of classic film books about black film history to consider.
I didn't include any buy links. I encourage you to Google these titles (or click on my reviews if I listed them) if you w read more
Love, Cecil
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"I started out with very little talent but I was so tormented with ambition."
Cecil Beaton (1904-1980)
Cecil Beaton was many things. He was a photographer, a writer, a painter, a set decorator, a costume designer and a socialite. But if we were to put him in one master category it would have read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (19)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It's that time again! I've poured over countless publisher catalogs to find some classic film book gems so you don't have to. Here is another robust list of new and upcoming releases with something for every classic movie enthusiast.Are you new to my list? Here are the details. The books include bio read more
Christmas in the Movies by Jeremy Arnold
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Christmas in the Movies35 Classics to Celebrate the SeasonRevised and Expanded Editionby Jeremy ArnoldTCM and Running PressHardcover ISBN: 9780762481040280 pagesOctober 2023Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell's — Larry Edmunds"When we view [Christmas movies], we journey back to read more
Cinema Shame: Xanadu (1980)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This post is sponsored by DVD Netflix.
When I was crafting my Cinema Shame list for 2019 Xanadu (1980) was the first film that came to mind. A roller skating disco fantasy? Yes, please! If you're unfamiliar with Cinema Shame make sure you visit the official website for details. Cinema Shame is read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (17)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm back with another doozy of a list! There are so many great titles especially from some of my favorite publishers like University Press of Kentucky and TCM/Running Press. And lots of reissues of previously out of print books. This is probably my favorite list so far that I've compiled!Are you new read more
Interview with John Stangeland, author of Aline MacMahon: Hollywood, the Blacklist, and the Birth of Method Acting
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm thrilled to be joined by writer and biographer John Stangeland. We chatted over a decade ago about his Warren William biography (review here and interview here). Now he is back with an excellent new biography on the much-beloved character actress Aline MacMahon, out now from the University Press read more
Trapeze (1956)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
“You really fly high” - Mike
“Because I’m not afraid of anything.” - Lola
As one of the few trapeze artists to ever perform a triple somersault, one of the most dangerous and highly skilled moves, Mike Ribble (Burt Lancaster) seems unstoppable. That is until a fa read more
The Classic Film Collective: All for Beauty
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This was originally published in the former The Classic Film Collective Patreon. All for BeautyMakeup and Hairdressing in Hollywood's Studio Eraby Adrienne L. McLeanRutgers University PressPaperback ISBN: 9780813563589326 pagesAmazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell'sEver since I s read more
Warner Archive Black Friday Sale
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
(click the image above to go to the Warner Archive store)
This sale ends 11/29 (Monday) so if there are some Warner Archive DVDs you've been lusting after NOW is the time to get them. This is a really great deal. $10 each for 5 single-disc DVDs and no shipping cost. Plus, plus, plus.
Are you g read more
Podcast: Going My Way and The Bells of St. Mary's
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Here's a holiday treat! Listen to the latest episode of The Movie Palace Podcast where host Carl Sweeney and I discuss two classics: Going My Way (1944) and The Bells of St. Mary's (1945).Happy holidays!
Listen to "Going My Way/The Bells of St. Mary's" on Spreaker. read more
Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Stefan is a tortured artist. A once celebrated composer, he has abandoned his craft for a transient life of excess. He leaves a trail of broken hearts behind him. A wealthy man has challenged him to a duel, one Stefan doesn't plan to go through with. When he arrives at his home, his butler John pres read more