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Interview with Richard Barrios, Author of Dangerous Rhythm: Why Movie Musicals Matter
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I've had the pleasure of interviewing Richard Barrios, author of Dangerous Rhythm: Why Movie Musicals Matter. Check out my review of the book here.
Raquel Stecher: Some people love musicals and other people hate them. It always seems to be one extreme or the other. Why do film lovers have suc read more
J'accuse (1938)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"I dedicate this film to the dead of the war of tomorrow, who will no
doubt watch it skeptically without recognizing in it their own image." -
Abel Gance
Yesterday my husband and I had a lovely conversation with a 93 year old WWII veteran who fought on D-Day in 1944. He told us about the time whe read more
TCM Classic Film Festival Day #3 Recap
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Friday was the second official day of the TCM Classic Film Festival but my third day. As I had predicted, I didn't wake up early enough to go see Libeled Lady (1936). I wish I had more energy and a personal driver to take me everywhere I need to go.
I spent the day with my husband which was nice read more
Sound of Music (1965) Red Carpet Event at the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
On March 26th, 2015 TCM held a special 50th Anniversary screening of The Sound of Music (1965) complete with a red carpet event and an interview with stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. While I didn't attend the screening I did get to sit in the bleachers for an excellent view of the red ca read more
2022 Classic Film Reading Challenge
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
2022 #ClassicFilmReading ChallengeMay 25th to September 15 2022Today I'm thrilled to announce the 2022 #ClassicFilmReading Challenge! Every year I host this challenge to encourage you to read and review six classic film books this summer/winter (depending on where you live. If you don't think y read more
Hangover Square (1945) #Noirvember
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"But Mr. Middleton, music is the most important thing to me."
"No Mr. Bone. The most important thing is your life."
Obsession can destroy a person. In the 1940s, venerated actor Laird Cregar was making strides in Hollywood. He had success in films such as Blood and Sand (1941), I Wake Up read more
TCM Classic Film Festival 2014 - Press Conference with Robert Osborne
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"I didn't know being a nurse was going to be part of the job." Robert Osborne
Here are some highlights from the press conference with Robert Osborne at the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival. Note that this is paraphrasing and not direct quotation.
On how TCM has affected his life - TCM has given him read more
Argentinian Film Noir Los Tallos Amargos (1956)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Los Tallos Amargos
At the 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival, attendees were treated to a special screening of Los Tallos Amargos (translated in English as The Bitter Stems), a 1956 Film Noir from Argentina. Eddie Muller of the Film Noir Foundation introduced the film and regaled us with the fascinatin read more
Funeral in Berlin (1966)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Ex-con turned British spy Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) is sent to Berlin on a mission. He must find Soviet intelligence officer in charge of the Berlin Wall, Colonel Stok (Oskar Homolka) and make him defect from his position. Palmer is tasked to concoct an elaborate escape out of Berlin for Stok wit read more
Giveaway: Miss D & Me: Life with the Invincible Bette Davis
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Miss D & Me
Life with the Invincible Bette Davis
by Kathryn Sermak
with Danelle Morton
Hachette Book Group
288 pages
Paperback edition
On sale: September 11, 2018
Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Powells
What was Bette Davis REALLY like? Her longtime assistant Kathryn Sermak, who worked read more
Lonesome (1928) at the Coolidge Corner Theatre with Alloy Orchestra
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Coolidge Corner Theatre sign lit up at night is a beauty to behold. Lonesome (1928) on the Coolidge Corner Theatre marquee. Last night was simply magical. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Pál Fejös’ Lonesome (1928) on the big screen. This event took place at the Coolidge Corner Thea read more
Final Summer Reading Challenge Round-Up
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's Summer Reading Challenge. It doesn't matter if you read one book or all six, I'm proud of the work you've done and your commitment to participating. I've had such a blast reading all of your reviews, seeing your blog posts, Instagram photos read more
It's Love I'm After (1937)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"I can't understand why a man I'm so crazy about takes such a fiendish delight in tormenting me." - Bette Davis as Joyce Arden
They hate each other. They love each other. Stage actors Joyce Arden (Bette Davis) and Basil Underwood (Leslie Howard) have the most tempestuous romance. Under the lights read more
Olivia (1950) on OVID
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Directed by Jacqueline Audry, Olivia (1950) is a little-known French drama about an English student who, while attending a French finishing school, falls in love with her headmistress. The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Dorothy Bussy and stars Marie-Claire Olivia as the title ch read more
My Summer Reading List
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It's almost July and my Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge is in full swing. If you haven't signed-up yet you have until July 15th! Here is what I'm reading this summer.
The Unconscious Actor: Out of Control, In Full Command
by Darryl Hickman
When I asked Darryl Hickman about fond memories read more
2020 Summer Reading Challenge: Final Round-Up
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This year's reading challenge is officially over! Congratulations to everyone who reviewed books whether it was one book or all six. You all did a wonderful job. A special shout-out to those who read and reviewed all six books and completed the challenge: Andy of AndyWolverton.comBreanna o read more
My Summer Reading Picks and a Giveaway!
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Did you sign up for my Summer Reading Challenge yet? If not there is still plenty of time to do so. I challenge you to read up to 6 classic film books this summer and review them online. This is the perfect opportunity to tackle that TBR stack that's been piling up.
If you are entered into my cha read more
Stay Hungry (1976)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
In the 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger was at the height of his bodybuilding career. By 1976, he had already won the IFBB Mr. Olympia competition 6 consecutive times (1970-1975). Shortly after his 6th win he announced his retirement from bodybuilding. He would briefly come out of his retirement to comp read more
Hot Saturday (1932)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Bank clerk Ruth (Nancy Carroll) is a prized date for a "hot Saturday". Fellow bank employees Archie (Grady Sutton) and Connie (Edward Woods) have their eye on Ruth. But they're about to face major competition with rich playboy Romer (Cary Grant). He's invited the bank employees and all their friends read more
Summer Reading Challenge - First Round-Up
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This year's Summer Reading challenge is off to a roaring start. 2017 has the most participants ever! The number is currently at 32. Thank you to everyone for your enthusiasm. Some of you have wanted to participate in the past and made this your first time. Others have been participating for years. I read more