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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
Mean... Moody... Magnificent!: Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend by Christina Rice
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Mean... Moody... Magnificent!
Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend
by Christina RiceUniversity Press of KentuckyISBN: 9780813181080June 2021392 pagesAmazon — Barnes and Noble — Powells “The movie star turned out to be devastatingly human. read more
Happy New Year!
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Here is a look back at the highlights of Out of the Past ~ A Classic Film Blog through the months of 2009.
January
My first ever recipe post with a meal straight out of The Fortune Cookie (1966)
I try to make sense out of all those "Heaven" movies
I declared my adoration for Ernest Borgnine
Februa 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
The Prize (1963)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Directed by Mark Robson, The Prize (1963) stars Paul Newman as Andrew Craig, a celebrated novelist with a penchant for booze and women. Having just won the Nobel Prize in literature, Craig is whisked away to Stockholm, Sweden to accept the honor and fraternize with his fellow laureates. Li read more
Actresses with Kittens
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
On special request from Mercurie over at A Shroud of Thoughts, here is a bunch of pictures of Actresses with Kittens. This is sort of a sequel to my post about Actors with Puppies. Enjoy!
Elizabeth Taylor (from Kitten Feathers)
Gloria Swanson (Elizabeth from Oh By Jingo! Oh By Gee!)
Dol 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
Nightmare Alley (2021)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Adapted by Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan, Nightmare Alley (2021) is a magnificent adaptation that honors the film noir classic while giving contemporary audiences a grittier and more nuanced look at William Lindsay Gresham's story.Stan (Bradley Cooper) has a dark past. One he leaves behind as he read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (10)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My Summer Reading Challenge starts in just a couple of months! You have plenty of time to work on your to-be-read-list and maybe to check out some new books to include in your challenge. You'll want to stock up now so you'll have plenty to read on vacation! Need some suggestions? I’ve got you read more
Classic Film Series
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
There are so many classic film series out there that I just thought I'd make a list of them. I love the Nancy Drew series and I have dabbled in The Falcon, The Thin Man, Charlie Chan and Philo Vance. I really want to try Andy Hardy, Blondie and Boston Blackie among others.Which classic film series i read more
IOU: Madam Satan (1930)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Person I owe: Jonas of All Talking! All Singing! All Dancing!. I owe Jonas more than just this movie. I owe him a lot. He has sent me lots of great early talkies and silent films (more early talkies because that's his specialty). It's been hard to find the time to watch all those wonderful treasures 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
GIVEAWAY: Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
A couple of months ago I attended Book Expo in New York City and I was on the look out for some good classic film books. Author Robert Mazen was there to promote his new biography on Audrey Hepburn. As a treat for my readers, I grabbed a sign copy to give to YOU!
About the Book:
Dutch Gi read more
Breathless (1960) 50th Anniversary Restoration at the Kendall
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Rialto Pictures has been touring a 50th Anniversary Restoration of the classic French New Wave film Breathless (1960) across the United States. I managed to catch the very last showing that took place in the Boston area on Thursday evening. Good friends Kevin and Lisa as well as my beau Carlos came 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
Weddings in Film ~ Big Wedding or Small Wedding? ~ The Catered Affair (1956)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My Weddings in Film series explores the different stages of getting married as seen through classic movies. The second film, The Catered Affair (1956), asks the question: Big wedding or small wedding?
Now that you've found the right person and you are engaged to be married, it's time to read more
Life Beyond Measure by Sidney Poitier
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Grandaughter
by Sidney Poitier
April 2008
HarperOne
285 pages
Barnes and Noble
Powell's
IndieBound (your independent bookstore)
"All I know for sure is that "stories" are the bedrock on which each human life is built." - Sidney Poitier
Inspired by th read more
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) Blu-Ray from Warner Archive
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"The film is magic and still astounds today." - Howard Keel, 1996
How does one accidentally produce one of the greatest musicals ever made? MGM managed to do just that with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). Intended to be a B-movie musical, MGM threw more of their time and money into another read more
Elizabeth Taylor: A Passion for Life by Joseph Papa
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Elizabeth Taylor: A Passion for Life
The Wit and Wisdom of a Legend
by Joseph Papa
Harper Design
April 2011
9780062008398
Hardcover $16.99
My motto has always been to be true to myself, whether it pleases others or not. - Elizabeth Taylor
Compiled by Richmond native and NYC publicist and writer Jo read more
The Good, the Bad and Me: In My Anecdotage by Eli Wallach
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The Good, the Bad, and Me: In My Anecdotage
by Eli Wallach
Mariner Books
320 pages/9 hours, 42 minutes
May 2006
My current enthusiasm for all things audiobooks has me seeking out every classic film related recording on Audible I can find. But that wasn’t enough. After listening to Dick Van D read more