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The CMBA Blogathon: Detour (or, The Long and Winding Road)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Oct 20, 2015
“You never know what’s in store for you when you hear the squeal of brakes.” That’s Detour (1945). A 67-minute advertisement for why hitchhiking is a bad idea, Detour is one of my favorite guilty pleasures from the classic film noir era. In a nutshell, the film centers on Al Roberts (Tom read more
Pre-Code Crazy: Three on a Match (1932)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Oct 7, 2015
My Pre-Code Crazy selection for October, Three on a Match (1932), holds a special place in my heart. It’s one of the first pre-Codes I ever saw. Its cast offers an embarrassment of riches: Bette Davis, Joan Blondell, Warren William, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Dvorak, Lyle Talbot, Allen Jenkins, Edward read more
The William Wellman Blogathon: Lilly Turner (1933)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Sep 10, 2015
Lilly Turner (1933) is one of those First National Pictures where the opening credits show each of the main characters in the film – you know what I’m talking about? I always enjoy seeing these credits – there’s something about them that makes me feel like I’m about to experience something. read more
Pre-Code Crazy: Central Park (1932)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Sep 3, 2015
Why did I pick Central Park (1932) for my Pre-code Crazy selection of the month? Because, for gosh sakes, it’s got everything in it but the kitchen sink – resulting in an economical 57 minutes of sheer entertainment! (Plus, it stars Joan Blondell. I actually should have said that first!) Central read more
The Anti-Damsel Blogathon: Blondie Johnson (1933)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Aug 15, 2015
When we first meet Blondie Johnson, she’s begging for help from the Welfare and Relief Association. She tells the unsympathetic operative that she lives in the backroom of a drug store. She and her mother were turned out of their last apartment. They rely on the kindness of their neighbors for food. read more
Pre-Code Crazy: Sadie McKee (1934)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Aug 2, 2015
I have to share this with y’all. My choices for August’s Pre-Code Crazy pick came down to two movies: Sadie McKee (1934) and Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise (1931). I love Sadie McKee and I’ve seen it, like, a gazillion times. Before today, I’d seen Susan Lenox just once, years ago. It seemed read more
1947 Blogathon: Day 3 Recap
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jul 15, 2015
It was delightful! It was delicious! It was delovely! It was Day 3 of the 1947 Blogathon! The third and final day of this fabulous event was jam-packed with scrumptious posts from a variety of talented bloggers – so grab yourself a snack, settle back, and enjoy today’s awesome offerings! read more
1947 Blogathon: Day 1 Recap
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jul 14, 2015
Day 1 of the 1947 Blogathon has been absolutely marvelous, truly stupendous, positively outstanding — just downright GREAT! Today’s posts have run the gamut from the exquisite nuns of Black Narcissus to the frenetic antics of Tom and Jerry and everything in between, and we are simply tic read more
1947 Blogathon: Day 2 Recap
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jul 14, 2015
Originally posted on Speakeasy: It’s been another wonderful day celebrating the films of 1947, with many bloggers investigating crime and noir, while others highlight comedy and foreign cinema. Lots of memorable stories and performances to enjoy in this collection of posts: . Now Voyaging: The read more
The 1947 Blogathon: The Devil Thumbs a Ride (or, Why Picking Up Hitchhikers is a BAD Idea)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jul 14, 2015
Admittedly, I haven’t seen every movie Lawrence Tierney was in, but I can’t imagine that he ever played the romantic lead or the goofy but lovable sidekick. No, he was just too perfect as the bad guy – the guy who’d kill you as soon as look at you. The guy who didn’t give a hoot that you had read more
Pre-Code Crazy: Finishing School (1934)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jul 3, 2015
Typically, when I review the TCM pre-Code line-up for a given month, several films jump out at me as possible picks for our Pre-Code Crazy series. For the month of July, I’d almost reviewed the entire month before even a single movie caught my fancy – and boy, was I glad to see this one listed! read more
The Classic Movie History Project Blogathon: Barbara Stanwyck and Film Noir
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 27, 2015
Barbara Stanwyck wore many cinematic hats. This talented thespian first made a name for herself in a series of pre-Code gems, including Night Nurse (1931), Ten Cents a Dance (1931), Forbidden (1932), and the granddaddy of them all, Baby Face (1933). She was also a presence in such dramatic fare as S read more
Happy Blogiversary to Me — 4.0!
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 23, 2015
I believe it was that great thespian Julianna Margulies who once said, “Do what you love doing.” It was four years ago, today, that I first clicked the “Publish” button on this site and started the Shadows and Satin blog, combining my passion for writing and my passion for classic movies. And read more
The Billy Wilder Blogathon — The Couples of Sunset Boulevard
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 21, 2015
“I AM big. It’s the pictures that got small.” Sunset Boulevard (1950), which focuses on aging silent film star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), is fairly jam-packed with fascinating couples. There’s Norma and the young, down-on-his-luck writer, Joe Gillis (William Holden), who stumbles into her read more
The Sex (now that I have your attention) Blogathon: Design for Living (1933)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 19, 2015
Sexy? Design for Living? You bet. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch. A cast featuring Miriam Hopkins, Gary Cooper and Fredric March (a trio of lookers if ever there was one). Screenplay by Ben Hecht, based on a Noel Coward play. How could it be anything BUT sexy? This pre-Code confectionery focuses on the read more
The Beach Party Blogathon: Drive a Crooked Road (1954)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 9, 2015
When I think of my favorite beach movies (and I do have some favorite beach movies!), I must admit that film noir doesn’t exactly spring to mind. But when I learned of the Beach Party Blogathon, hosted by Kristina at Speakeasy and Ruth at Silver Screenings, the first movie I thought of was Drive read more
A Liebster? Me? Aw, shucks.
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 8, 2015
I am thrilled to bits to share with y’all that I am the recipient of another Liebster Award! I am ever so grateful to Liz over at Now Voyaging – she’s not only a great writer, but she’s a super nice person, to boot – and if you haven’t checked out her blog, what are you waiting for? Liebster, read more
Announcing the 1947 Blogathon!
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 5, 2015
What do Out of the Past, Born to Kill, Forever Amber, and the Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap have in common? They were all released in 1947! Whether you’re a fan of film noir, comedy, westerns, or four-hankie weepers, you’re sure to have a favorite that hit the big screen in this great cinematic year. read more
Pre-Code Crazy: Hot Saturday (1932)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 1, 2015
My Pre-Code Crazy pick for the month of June was a no-brainer. As soon as I saw that TCM was airing Hot Saturday (1931), that was all I needed to know. The film stars pre-Code veteran Nancy Carroll, whose huge, expressive eyes and heart-shaped face always put me in the mind of Betty Boop. The cast read more
My Favorite Classic Movie Blogathon: The Women (1939)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on May 16, 2015
When I first heard about the “Favorite Classic Movie” blogathon sponsored by the good folks over at the Classic Film and TV Café, I was tickled pink. My colorful reaction began to fade a bit, though, when I really started thinking about it. After all, my site is devoted to film noir and pre-Code, read more