Category Archives: Directors

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Ernest Lubitsch

Posted on January 28, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Ernst Lubitsch, born January 28, 1892! I want you to do me a little a favor. Read the following loglines from three different classic films: “A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Magnet Madness Giveaway: On The Town (Today’s Entry Task)

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Classic Movie Magnet Madness Continues! Entry Task for today… In order to win today’s On The Town Classic Movie Magnet, be the FIRST person to TWEET the correct answer to the following question — (US and Canada entries only please, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Michael Curtiz

Posted on December 24, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Michael Curtiz, born December 24, 1886! Some directors are remembered for a specific reason. Hitchcock will be forever known as the master of suspense, Cuckor earned the moniker of “womans director,” and Ed Wood … Continue reading →

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From Corn Flakes to Snow Flakes: How Frank Capra revolutionized ‘snow’ in It’s a Wonderful Life!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

How Frank Capra revolutionized ‘snow-making’ in It’s a Wonderful Life! I just wanted to share this fabulous article from life.time.com that explains how Frank Capra revolutionized the onscreen snow-making process while filming It’s a Wonderful Life. The article explains the … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Magnet Madness Giveaway: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Today’s Entry Task)

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Classic Movie Magnet Madness Continues! Entry Task for today… In order to win today’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Classic Movie Magnet, be the FIRST person to TWEET the correct answer to the following question — (US and Canada entries only please, … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Georges Melies

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born December 8, 1861 Cinemagician, Georges Melies! Magician turned Film-Maker, Georges Méliès was a  was a prolific special effects innovator. He created a mind-boggling 550+ films — most famously A Trip to the Moon in 1902, which was AMAZING for … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Leo McCarey

Posted on October 3, 2012 by minooallen

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Leo McCarey, born on October 3rd, 1898! Some directors are remembered for their style. While watching an Orson Welles film, it’s easy to pick up that Welles liked wide-angle lenses and rather long takes. … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Erich Von Stroheim

Posted on September 22, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Erich Von Stroheim, born September 22, 1885! To quote Sunset Blvd, “There were three young directors who showed promise in those days: D. W. Griffith, Cecil B. DeMille, and Max Von Mayerling.” If … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Robert Wise

Posted on September 10, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Robert Wise, born on September 10, 1914! Some directors become legends by carving a cinematic niche for themselves. Alfred Hitchcock is known as the master of suspense. Frank Capra has a tendency to … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Director Michael Gordon

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 6, 1909 Director Michael Gordon! Michael Gordon directed over 20 films, including I Can Get It For You Wholesale, Cyrano de Bergerac, Move Over Darling and my personal favorite Pillow Talk! You are my inspiration (insert name here). … Continue reading →

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