Category Archives: Posts by Minoo Allen

TCM Star of the Month for December: Cary Grant

Posted on November 30, 2014 by minooallen

Turner Classic Movies’ December Star of the Month: Cary Grant Cary Grant Charming, athletic with dashing good looks and an effortlessly carefree attitude, Cary Grant remains the ultimate Hollywood star. From his breakout-leading role in the George Cukor flop Sylvia … Continue reading →

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Nosferatu Remixed – An Interview with Director David Lee Fisher

Posted on November 25, 2014 by minooallen

  Nosferatu Remixed An Interview with Director David Lee Fisher I have a question for you: What goes through your head when I say the words “German Expressionism?” For some of you, the answer will surely be films like The … Continue reading →

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British Empire in Film Blogathon: Lawrence of Arabia

Posted on November 17, 2014 by minooallen

British Empire in Film Blogathon Lawrence of Arabia: Part One –The Creation of Myth A portrait of the real Lawrence of Arabia. We open on a lone motorcycle – the very symbol of freedom, the open road – and escape … Continue reading →

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TCM – The Silent Stars of the Month

Posted on November 1, 2014 by minooallen

  Turner Classic Movies – The Silent Stars of the Month This month Turner Classic Movies is shaking up their ‘Star of the Month” programming. Instead of focusing on just one star, TCM is focusing on a whole slew of … Continue reading →

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getTV Rita Hayworth Blogathon: Separate Tables

Posted on October 13, 2014 by minooallen

  getTV Rita Hayworth Blogathon: Separate Tables Without the use of special effects, violence, or even a slick, polished plot, Delbert Mann’s Separate Tables remains one of the most riveting films I’ve ever seen. The 1958 masterpiece weaves together the … Continue reading →

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TCM Star of The Month: Janet Leigh

Posted on October 1, 2014 by minooallen

  Janet Leigh: Not just Psycho  Janet Leigh Turner Classic Movie’s Star of the Month, Janet Leigh, has a very interesting place in the lexicon of film history. Although she never truly reached the highest echelons of Hollywood stardom, her … Continue reading →

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The getTV Mickey Rooney Blogathon – The Unexpected Ascend to Manhood

Posted on September 22, 2014 by minooallen

  Mickey Rooney and The Unexpected Ascend to Manhood Mickey Rooney was a powerhouse of career longevity. From his earliest screen appearances as a baby during the silent era to his final performance in the still unreleased Dr. Jekyll and … Continue reading →

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TCM Star of The Month: Melvyn Douglas

Posted on September 1, 2014 by minooallen

  Melvyn Douglas: A Lesson in Longevity  There’s a famous quote by a certain famous artist that goes a little something like this: “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” When Andy Warhol said that all the way … Continue reading →

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Who did Abbott and Costello Meet?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by minooallen

  Who did Abbott and Costello Meet? No, it’s not a trick question. And believe it or not it has nothing to do with baseball. Starting in 1948, the comedy team of Abbott and Costello began to take their proven … Continue reading →

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From the Page to the Screen: Six Favorite Books and their Screen Adaptations

Posted on August 13, 2014 by minooallen

  From the Page to the Screen: The Final Stretch of Summer Reading Good books and good moves: the two things I couldn’t possibly live without. All right, so food, water, and shelter may rank a little higher in terms … Continue reading →

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