Category Archives: Posts by Minoo Allen

Turner Classic Movies: Summer Under the Stars

Posted on August 2, 2014 by minooallen

  TCM: Summer Under The Stars August should be a time of outdoor fun. With only one month left of summer, trips to the beach, the park, or the country should be as frequent and as they are carefree. Then … Continue reading →

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TCM Star of The Month: Maureen O’Hara

Posted on July 1, 2014 by minooallen

Maureen O’Hara: Technicolor’s Queen July: what a beautiful month. With the summer season finally in full swing, everything seems extra vibrant, extra lively, and full of color. It makes sense, then, that Turner Classic Movie would choose the vibrant and … Continue reading →

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Five Facts about Cinematographer Gregg Toland

Posted on June 29, 2014 by minooallen

  Five Facts about Cinematographer Gregg Toland Hello, dear readers. I thank you for joining me on this most joyous of days. No, I am not just talking about this lovely lazy Sunday. I am talking about June 29th: National … Continue reading →

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The MGM Blogathon – All Aboard The Band Wagon

Posted on June 26, 2014 by minooallen

  The MGM Blogathon  All Aboard The Band Wagon Nothing in this world fills me with more unadulterated joy than a well made musical. Every since I was a wee-little lady I wanted nothing more than to live in a … Continue reading →

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In Celebration of Summer — and the Stars!

Posted on June 21, 2014 by minooallen

  Just for Fun: Summer and The Stars It’s finally here! Yes, June 21st has arrived and with it the first official day of summer. So get out your bathing suits, fishing poles and get ready to run for the … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day: A Celebration of Classic Movie Father’s

Posted on June 15, 2014 by minooallen

  A Celebration of Classic Movie Fathers In terms of days dedicated to parents, Father’s Day is the one that pretty much gets the shaft. With Mother’s Day we are consistently inundated with content on our TVs, laptops, tablets, smart … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Sessue Hayakawa

Posted on June 10, 2014 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Sessue Hayakawa, born on June 10th, 1889! Some stars, long after they are gone, manage to stay front and center in the scope of pop-culture. People like Audrey Hepburn, James Dean, and Marlon … Continue reading →

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In Celebration of National Best Friends Day! BFFs: The Best Friends of Classic Hollywood

Posted on June 8, 2014 by minooallen

  BFFs: The Best Friends (Forever) of Classic Hollywood Everybody needs a friend. It’s true, where would we be without our friends, especially our Best ones? BFFs (or Best Friends Forever) are so important, so necessary to life that they … Continue reading →

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TCM Star of the Month: Rock Hudson

Posted on June 1, 2014 by minooallen

  Rock Hudson: The Tale of Two Legacies  As I’m sure you are well aware, every month Turner Classic Movies celebrates a certain star from the classic era. For an entire month TCM dedicates their Thursday prime-time slot to one … Continue reading →

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The Romantic-Comedy Blogathon: The Thin Man’s Perfect Marriage

Posted on May 1, 2014 by minooallen

The Romantic-Comedy Blogathon: The Thin Man’s Perfect Marriage An inventor goes missing and his young mistress is found dead. Just like that, a murder and mystery become our entrance into the world of the The Thin Man. Yet, we soon … Continue reading →

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