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An Enchanting Garden

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Mar 25, 2018

My latest Three Enchanting Ladies article: all about flowers named after Ingrid Bergman, Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn! Enjoy! Three Enchanting Ladies Have you ever wondered how a garden worthy of Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn and/or Grace Kelly’s would look like? Are you an avid botanist who read more

Breakdown: An Immobile Nightmare

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Mar 24, 2018

I’m very happy to participate, for the 3rd time, in the Favourite TV Show Episode Blogathon hosted by the great Terence from A Shroud of Thoughts! This time, I’ve decided to go with my favourite Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode: Breakdown (1955). This is the first episode of this tv sh read more

How Classic Films Influence my Life

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Mar 4, 2018

Theresa over at CineMaven’s Essays from the Couch is hosting the highly anticipated Free For All Blogathon where the participants have the occasion to write about…anything! Anything related to films of course. I’ve always wanted to write a piece on what it is to be a classic film read more

Amy March: Elizabeth Taylor vs. Joan Bennett

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Feb 28, 2018

Yesterday, February 27, marked the birthday of two excellent classic actresses: the glamorous Elizabeth Taylor and the enigmatic Joan Bennett. But this is not the only common point these two ladies share. Indeed, they starred together in today’s birthday boy, Vincente Minnelli’s classic read more

My Family on Television: Les Filles de Caleb (1990-1991)

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Feb 21, 2018

Ok, we’ll talk a bit about my family. Shall we? When Maddy from Maddy Loves Her Classic Films announced that she’ll be hosting a blogathon dedicated to the world of television, I had the idea to discuss one of Quebec’s most famous tv show: Les Filles de Caleb. The direct translatio read more

Ageism and Classic Films

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Feb 17, 2018

I’m angry… And I have to empty my bag. You know, to love classic films is a thing, but to love classic films as a Millennial is another. It’s a situation that has both its bright and dark sides, the brightest one being that you feel unique with your distinct passion that only a few read more

A Gag Every Minute: Buster Keaton in The Blacksmith (1922)

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Feb 14, 2018

We have a smithy at our country house. Yes, yes. We don’t use it anymore as no one alive in my family is a graduated blacksmith (!) but the woman who gave us this house (my grandfather’s cousin) was the daughter of the village’s blacksmith. She was quite a character and would put read more

We’re crazy about C.R.A.Z.Y.

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Feb 12, 2018

8 years before he made his debut in Hollywood with Dallas Buyers Club and 12 years before he won an Emmy Award for Big Little Lies, Jean-Marc Vallée released what is, for me, one of the best French-Canadian films ever made: C.R.A.Z.Y. Dallas Buyers Club, The Young Victoria, and Wild were great but, read more

Top of the World: My Ultimate Top 100 Favourite Actresses

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Feb 10, 2018

Here it is! Finally! Almost two years after having published my top 100 favourite actors (which already has to be updated, I’ve finally decided to do the same with my favourite actresses! This was not an easy task! These choices are VERY subjective, so I’ll ask you to respect them. It read more

Announcing the Third Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Centenary Celebration

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Feb 7, 2018

Next April, we will celebrate the wonderful William Holden’s centenary. And, as you know, I’m a big fan of him and want to make things big for the occasion. So, I invite you all to participate The Third Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Centenary Celebration! This year, things will read more

Cain and Mabel: Davies and Gable’s Clash

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Feb 2, 2018

Yesterday, the one who was known as The King of Hollywood, Clark Gable, would have turned 117 years old. For the occasion, my friend Michaela over at Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting the Clark Gable Blogathon. The charismatic actor played in a load of great movies that are today known as im read more

Dancin’ with Busby

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Jan 29, 2018

Something special is happening at Hometowns to Hollywood as Annette is hosting a blogathon for the very first time! The classic film enthusiast has chosen to honour the world of musicals with an event dedicated to the golden age of Hollywood choreographer Busby Berkeley. For those like me who like t read more

Top of the World: A Tribute To David Bowie Through His Films

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Jan 11, 2018

January 8th week belongs to David Bowie and his also known as Bowiemas among his fans. Indeed, David was born on January 8th, 1947 and left us two days after his 69th birthday on January 10, 2016, which left many of his admirers in a state of infinite sadness. As I haven’t written on my blog read more

Dreaming in Hitchcock’s Movies

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Nov 19, 2017

“Dream dream, filling up an idle hour Fade away, radiate” – Debbie Harry, Dreaming– I’m one of those persons who are quite fascinated by dreams. From the most ordinary ones to the most extraordinary ones,  I saw them in all their colours. When I can remember my dreams, read more

Many Thanks to the Participants of the 3rd Wonderful Grace Kelly Blogathon

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Nov 15, 2017

I must admit, I first hesitated to host this blogathon again this year, but I’m glad I did because I read some excellent entries written by the participants. Grace Kelly is one of those personalities who highly deserves to be celebrated, who deserves to be honoured with a blogathon. With thei read more

My Life as a Fan of Grace Kelly

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Nov 13, 2017

My random thoughts on how it is to live as a fan of Grace Kelly! read more

The Third Wonderful Grace Kelly Blogathon is here!

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Nov 10, 2017

I’m happy to host, for a third time, the Wonderful Grace Kelly Blogathon! Luckily, as I announced the event pretty late, we didn’t have to wait too long for it to arrive! As you know, the event starts today and will take an end on November 10, 2017, on Grace’s birthday. I want to read more

Yummy and Yucky: The French Cuisine in “L’aile ou la cuisse”

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Nov 6, 2017

Right now, I’m writing my text for the Food in Film Blogathon AND eating a sandwich at the same time. SO CONCEPT. I have to admit, I’m a pretty greedy person. Things I can’t resist? Ice cream, french fries, Champagne, and mojito (among other things). When I saw the announcement fo read more

Top of the World: 15 Burt Lancaster Films

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Nov 3, 2017

Today marks the Burt Lancaster’s birthday! You may know it or not, but he has always been one of my very favourite actors since in discovered him in The Unforgiven (John Huston, 1960). The one we also call “Mr. Muscles & Teeth” or “Big Teeth” if you are my mother s read more

A Big Thanks to the Participants of the Joan Fontaine Centenary Blogathon!

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Oct 25, 2017

As it is said in the title, I’m simply publishing this post to thanks all the participants of the Joan Fontaine Centenary Blogathon for their marvelous pieces about Joan Fontaine’s films and their love and admiration for her. Of course, it also was a pleasure for me to co-host it with C read more
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