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The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jul 12, 2017
Later this week…
On July 12, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
Hello everyone!
I’ve got a few posts in mind for this week and next week, including a summer-themed one! Also, new Double Bill coming up this Friday! What will it be?
Have a great day!
Ca read more
Decoy (1946)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jul 4, 2017
Decoy (1946)
On July 4, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
Dr Lloyd Craig (Herbert Rudley) hitchhikes his way to San Francisco in order to murder Margot Shelby (Jean Gillie). He walks into her apartment, shoots her and as she lies dying, she narrates her story t read more
Things I’ve said as a Classic Hollywood buff…
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jun 30, 2017
Things I’ve said as a Classic Hollywood buff…
On June 30, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
These are all things I’ve said either to myself (!) or to other people. They all true and I sometimes wish they weren’t…
‘Alright, Carol, yo read more
Mr Wilder, I absolutely adore you
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jun 22, 2017
Mr Wilder, I absolutely adore you
On June 22, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
It’s Billy Wilder’s birthday! Woohoo! The thing is, I don’t know what to say about Billy Wilder anymore. I’ve gushed about him so much over the years, I honestly can’t think of read more
Movie mayhem next week…
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jun 17, 2017
Movie mayhem next week…
On June 17, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
Hello, everyone!
I have been sooo busy this week, but I do have a few posts lined up for next week! Including a very special tribute to Billy Wilder on his birthday (June 22). You k read more
Top 10 Friendships in Classic Movies
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jun 9, 2017
Top 10 Friendships in Classic Movies
On June 9, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
So yesterday was National Best Friends Day, but I thought it was today *everybody rolls eyes at Carol*, so bear with me, this is a day late. Anyway, in this Top 10 Countdown, read more
DOUBLE BILL #3 Top Hat (1935) and Swing Time (1936)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jun 4, 2017
DOUBLE BILL #3 Top Hat (1935) and Swing Time (1936)
On June 4, 2017June 4, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
Musicals of the 1930s are pretty much screwball comedies with songs. And they’re absolutely fabulous. Especially Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers one read more
She Done Him Wrong (1933)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 28, 2017
She Done Him Wrong (1933)
On May 28, 2017 By CarolIn Comedy
Ah, Mae West. Where does one begin with Mae West *cue Mae West-style double entendre*? If you know anything about her, you know she was an original, a trailblazer and a pioneer in many, many w read more
Hello, you beauties
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 24, 2017
Hello, you beauties
On May 24, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
So, I’ve been really busy lately. Got a lot of projects I’m working on at the moment (including writing a play for my course, wish me luck!), so I haven’t had time to do anything read more
My perfect day in Hollywood
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 16, 2017
My perfect day in Hollywood
On May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
So, today is National Classic Movie Day. Happy National Classic Movie Day! read more
5 things I love about 5 Katharine Hepburn movies
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 12, 2017
5 things I love about 5 Katharine Hepburn movies
On May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
Today is Katharine Hepburn’s birthday. And like every year for the past 10 years, I am having a marathon to celebrate. And of course, I couldn& read more
DOUBLE BILL #2 : Laura (1944) and Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 7, 2017
DOUBLE BILL #2 : Laura (1944) and Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
On May 7, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
In 1944, Otto Preminger created his masterpiece, Laura (1944), a murder mystery noir surrounding the investigation into the death of Laura Hunt (Ge read more
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 2, 2017
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
On May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) was one of the many, many movies I saw in the glorious summer of 2007. That was the year I fell in love with classic movies, and that s read more
My top 7 favorite quotes from Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Apr 27, 2017
My top 7 favorite quotes from Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
On April 27, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
J. J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) is a newspaper columnist and the most powerful man in New York City. Whatever he says, goes. And right now, he wants read more
Letter From an Unknown Woman (1948)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Apr 20, 2017
Letter From an Unknown Woman (1948)
On April 20, 2017April 20, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
I was in the mood for a melodrama last night, so I decided to watch Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948) and let it tear me apart. It is so painfully beautiful read more
My top 10 Favorite Musical Numbers from Classic Musicals
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Apr 15, 2017
My top 10 Favorite Musical Numbers from Classic Musicals
On April 15, 2017April 15, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
Who doesn’t love a good musical? They’re fun, joyful, lovely and they warm your heart. Some of them break your heart as well. But the song- read more
DOUBLE BILL #1 Rear Window (1954) and Vertigo (1958)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Apr 10, 2017
DOUBLE BILL #1 Rear Window (1954) and Vertigo (1958)
On April 10, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
A while ago, I wrote an article about the many similarities and differences between All About Eve (1950) and Sunset Boulevard (1950). It wasn’t really a com read more
T-Men (1947)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Apr 7, 2017
T-Men (1947)
On April 7, 2017April 7, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
The relentless cat-and-mouse game that is T-Men (1947) proves that, in film noir, you can’t take anything for granted.
The titular T-Men are Dennis O’Brien (Dennis O’Keefe) and Tony Genaro read more
It Should Happen to You (1954)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Mar 30, 2017
It Should Happen to You (1954)
On March 30, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
I absolutely love Jack Lemmon. Always have, always will. He’s one of those people you just can’t help but love. And I’m not just talking about his acting or his films. There was read more
Coming up this week..
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Mar 26, 2017
Coming up this week..
On March 26, 2017March 26, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
Hello everyone!
So, this past week was crazy! I’ve been so busy, I haven’t had time to even watch any movies (!), and to be honest, I’m starting to have wit read more