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2014 Summer Reading Challenge ~ Share Your Reading List
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It's not too late to sign up for my 2014 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge! You have until July 15th to sign-up and until September 1st to read and write all of your reviews.
If you did sign up, please share your reading list! It doesn't have to be final and can include a variety of titles read more
Warner Archive Wednesday ~ Miss Pinkerton (1932)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Source: Cinemagraphe
Joan Blondell as Nurse Adams in Miss Pinkerton (1932). Nurse Adams is sick of the monotony of being a hospital nurse and is quite vocal about her discontent. But things are about to change for the bored nurse. She's given the exciting opportunity of working at the ho read more
A Wacky Warner Bros. Tour in Pictures
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It's become an annual tradition to go on a tour of the Warner Bros. lot every time we go to the TCM Classic Film Festival. So far we’ve done three different tours. Our first was an official Warner Bros. VIP tour, our second was with Rob of Dear Old Hollywood (read about it here) and thi read more
TCM Classic Film Festival Day One Recap
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Wednesday was the start of my TCM Classic Film Festival activities. Carlos and I headed over to the Warner Bros. lot to meet up with Robby from Dear Old Hollywood. Robby was just as kind, friendly, generous and easy-going as I thought he would be. Robby works for Warner Bros. and offered to give us read more
2016 Summer Reading Challenge - Final Round-Up and Winners
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
That's a wrap! The 2016 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge is officially over. A big thank you to everyone who participated. I'm impressed at the variety of books read and reviewed. And a special shout out to those who were inspired to read more books this summer even if they didn't particip read more
Flash Giveaway - Bob Hope #InfluenceofHope
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Tune in to Turner Classic Movies tonight at 8PM EST for their "Starring Bob Hope" 6 film tribute!
8:00 PM EST - The Cat and the Canary (1939)
9:30 PM EST - My Favorite Blonde (1942)
11:00 PM EST - My Favorite Brunette (1947)
12:45 AM EST - The Seven Little Foys (195 read more
Summer Reading Challenge - Second Round-Up
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My favorite place to read is on my front porch. What's yours?
This summer has flown by. Was someone leaning on the fast forward button or something?
To all the summer reading participants, how is your reading going? I'm just over the halfway point and really hoping I can finish by the end of the read more
TCMFF Book Haul
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My TCMFF Book Haul
In this video I discuss the books I acquired during my trip to the TCM Classic Film Festival. Books are the best souvenirs!
Books mentioned in the video:
Harlow in Hollywood: The Blonde Bombshell in the Glamour Capital 1928-1937 by Darrell Rooney and Mark A. Vieira
Into read more
A Morning with Marsha Hunt
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Larry Edmund's Bookshop Display
Every year Jeff and his team at Larry Edmund's Bookshop host a special Sunday morning book event during the TCM Classic Film Festival. Previous special guests included Carl Reiner, Tippi Hedren, Illeana Douglas and more. I've always wanted to go to these but had nev read more
2017 Summer Reading Challenge
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It's that time of year again! Break out your best sunglasses. Pour yourself a tall glass of iced tea. Find a sunny spot and get reading.
I'm proud to announce the 5th annual Summer Reading Challenge. This is a great opportunity to dust off those classic film books you've been collecting and to st 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
My TCM Swag
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Today on my YouTube channel I'm sharing my favorite TCM swag. These are TCM branded items that I've collected over the years.
A few years ago I shared two posts about my favorite items in my classic film collection. Not only movies themselves but lots of other stuff too. Some of the TCM items I men read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Find your next read with this list of new and upcoming classic film books! I have selected a variety of titles with publication dates ranging from January to July 2015 (specific on sale dates are subject to change). Links lead to Goodreads or the publishers' page. Books include biographies, memoirs, 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
2016 Summer Reading Challenge - Final Round-Up and Winners
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
That's a wrap! The 2016 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge is officially over. A big thank you to everyone who participated. I'm impressed at the variety of books read and reviewed. And a special shout out to those who were inspired to read more books this summer even if they didn't particip read more
Hide-Out (1934)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Playboy racketeer Jack "Lucky" Wilson (Robert Montgomery) is out on the town, breaking hearts and taking names. His latest racket is coercing two New York City night club owners, Shuman (Henry Armetta) and Jake (Herman Bing), into a partnership with his laundry syndicate. But the cops, including det 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
Bob Hope Stamps
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It seems like a shame to use them as actual postage, but so I must. read more
Sundance: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"She's an original and can't being that every minute of her life." — Norman LearActress, singer, dancer, speaker, activist. Rita Moreno can do it all. Not only is she a natural performer but she lives for the spotlight. For someone who has such energy and passion for what she does, it's natura 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