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Zaza (1923)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
In 1923, Gloria Swanson was a bonafide star. She had over 40 films under her belt and a few more years of silent film fame ahead of her before the industry transitioned to talking pictures. Then there is her fabulous comeback with Sunset Blvd. (1950) which is a completely different story.
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New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (11)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It’s time for some more classic film books! Because you can never have enough of those. Right? I’m way over due on my latest new books round-up. For those who have been waiting, thanks for your patience.
Whether you need a last minute option for your summer reading or you’re shopp read more
The Classic Film Collective: The Lady from the Black Lagoon
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.The Lady from the Black LagoonHollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrickby Mallory O'MearaPaperback ISBN: 9781335010131Hanover Square Press336 pagesAmazon — Barnes and Noble — Larry Edmu read more
My Thoughts on the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Thank you to the good folks at TCM for hosting another fantastic festival and for allowing me media access for the fifth year in a row. I feel so privileged to have been to this festival so many times and to share the love of classic film with my fellow movie lovers. TCM Classic Film Festival is mag read more
Since You Went Away (1944)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Jennifer Jones, Claudette Colbert, Shirley Temple in Since You Went Away (1944)
"This is a story of the Unconquerable Fortress: the American Home..."
During WWII, producer David O. Selznick was searching for a way to contribute to the war effort. He was offered two opportunities by the governmen read more
Thunder Road (1958)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Thunder Road (1958) has one of the most interesting backstories of all the films Robert Mitchum made in his long career as an actor. It's not as dramatic as perhaps the one for Out of the Past (1947) which starts with a plane crash, but it's still full of juicy bits of trivia that will keep any film read more
TIFF: Last Night in Soho (2021)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Eloise, or Ellie, (Thomasin McKenzie) is obsessed with the 1960s. Growing up with her granny (Rita Tushingham) meant she was exposed to the era in all sorts of ways, particularly music and fashion. Ellie is particularly good at the latter, crafting all sorts of vintage style pieces. When she gets ac read more
Warner Archive Wednesday - Anne of Green Gables (1934)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Anne Shirley and O.P. Heggie in a publicity shot for Anne of Green Gables (1934)
"I cannot imagine my red hair away. I do my best but it's no use. It will be my lifelong sorrow." - Annie Shirley
It's the film that gave actress Anne Shirley her name.
Anne of Green Gables (1934) star read more
EXCLUSIVE! Cover Reveal: Cinematic Cities: New York: The Big Apple on the Big Screen
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm happy to be partnering with TCM and Running Press for this exclusive cover reveal. That's right! You are seeing the cover of their upcoming book here first.
Introducing:
Cinematic Cities: New York: The Big Apple on the Big Screen
by Christian Blauvelt
On Sale Novem read more
Ida Lupino: A Biography by William Donati
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Ida Lupino: A Biographyby William DonatiPaperback ISBN: 9780813196480January 2023University Press of Kentucky360 pagesAmazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell's“Emotionally, Ida was a jumble of contradictions, infused with the polarity often present in intensely creative indivi read more
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The world's best remake
We hate remakes don't we? Hollywood seems to be money hungry now, milking the last few drops out of the golden teats of brands just to make some dough. Nothing is sacred. All those classics you hold near and dear are just waiting to be butchered by some big studio wanting read more
2019 Summer Reading Challenge
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm proud to announce this year's summer reading challenge (or winter for our friends who reside in the southern hemisphere)! It's time to dust off those classic film books you've been collecting and to start reading them! I challenge you to read and review up to 6 classic film books this summer.
I read more
Woodstock Film Festival: Horton Foote: The Road To Home
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Photo by Susan Johann"As a writer you strive for a sense of truth." — Horton FootePlaywright Horton Foote (1916-2009) had been honored with many awards and nominations in his lifetime including Emmy awards, Tony nominations, the National Medal of Arts and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He w read more
Blood and Sand (1941)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This post is sponsored by DVD Netflix.
How do you capture the look and feel of Spain without having ever been there? This was the challenge director Rouben Mamoulian had working on Twentieth Century Fox's new big budget movie about a Spanish bullfighter. He had to make Mexico City and sta read more
God Speed Jean Simmons (1929-2010) & a New Bundle of Joy
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Here are some tributes posted by other bloggers:
What Jean Simmons meant to me... ~ ClassicForever - This one is particularly touching and Millie created a very sweet tribute video.
Jean Simmons - In Memoriam ~ Another Old Movie Blog
RIP Jean Simmons, 1929-2010 ~ The Classic Film Show
Jean Simmons read more
2022 TCM Classic Film Festival: My Picks
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The 2022 TCM Classic Film Festival kicks off in Hollywood in just a few days. I'm thrilled to be going back in person; it'll be my first time back since 2018. After a couple of years of virtual festivals it's exciting to be able to see friends and attend special events in real life. I'll read more
Classic Film Books for the Fall #classicfilmbooks
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Here is a selection of classic film related books due to go on sale this Fall. A few of them are previously published and either being reissued or put into paperback but pretty much all of them are new. I will be reviewing a selection of them here in the coming months so stay tuned.
Nicholas Ray: read more
#SymphonyofHorror The Boston Pops and the Berklee College of Music team up to give Nosferatu (1922) a new score
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
What: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror #SymphonyofHorror
Where: Symphony Hall in Boston, MA
Who: Keith Lockhart, The Boston Pops and eight student composers from Berklee College of Music
When: October 30th, 2015 at 8 PM (blood drive from 2-7 PM)
How: Tickets available at Bostonpops.org. $37-$4 read more
Happy Halloween!
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This crazy still is taken from Riptide (1934) in which Norma Shearer and Herbert Marshall don ridiculous bug costumes for a party. Swell! read more
Summer Reading Challenge - Final Round-Up and Winners
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The 2019 Summer Reading Challenge is officially over! Congratulations to all the participants whether you read and reviewed 1 book or all 6, I'm very proud of your work. It was great to see the breadth and depth of books selected and to read all your thoughts. Below is the last batch of reviews. I e read more