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Monsters and Matinees: When Flying Things Sting in Real Life, 1970s Bee Films Come to the Rescue

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Toni Ruberto

When Flying Things Sting in Real Life, 1970s Bee Films Come to the Rescue They were cute little honey bees – just one or two fluttering around the walkway by my back stairs. Not an unexpected sight on a warm … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – The Sensational Pola Negri

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – The Sensational Pola Negri We’re all familiar with the stereotype of the flamboyant silent film actress: the lavishly-dressed temptress being chauffeured around Hollywood in gold-plated automobiles, stalking through the most exclusive parties, leaving a … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – The Eternally Glamorous Gloria Swanson

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: Silent Superstars – The Eternally Glamorous Gloria Swanson If you hear the words “glamour” and “movie star,” which famous name comes to mind? Chances are someone like Marilyn Monroe or Sophia Loren. Or perhaps – hopefully! – … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: The Silent Films of Cecil B. DeMille

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Lea Stans

Silents are Golden: The Silent Films of Cecil B. DeMille Well known for beloved classics like The Ten Commandments (1956), Cecil B. DeMille is indisputably one of Hollywood’s great directors. While he is perhaps not considered as “artsy” as some … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Love in the Shadows

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Love in the Shadows A wise man once said, “Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever.” In that spirit, and in this season of love, this month’s Noir Nook celebrates three … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: A Brief Look at Obscure Silent Film Comedians

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Lea Stans

A Brief Look at Obscure Silent Film Comedians Since I touched upon the history of silent comedy a couple months ago, I thought I’d do a follow-up post exploring that history in a little more detail. Hope you enjoy! If … Continue reading →

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Win Tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: Sunset Boulevard” (Giveaway runs through April 28)

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Annmarie Gatti

Win tickets to see “Sunset Boulevard” on the big screen! In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sun May 13 and Wed May 16! “They took the idols and smashed them, the Fairbankses, the Gilberts, the Valentinos! And who’ve we got now? Some … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Travels: Essanay Studios Chicago

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Annette Bochenek

Before Hollywood, there was Chicago… As a Chicago native, I’ve always been fascinated by my town’s place in early cinema. After all, this was the place for moviemaking. The filmmaking industry had not yet been localized to sunny California just yet. As … Continue reading →

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Silent Chicago: A Star is Born – Gloria Swanson at Essanay

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Janelle Vreeland

  A Star is Born – Gloria Swanson at Essanay “You ought to screen wonderfully, if you don’t screen terribly,” the director challenged the young woman touring the studio. The petite young girl was not intimidated. “Try me,” she fired … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Billy Wilder at Work

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born June 22, 1906 Legendary Director Billy Wilder! There’s really nothing ‘mini’ about this Tribute except for a lack of ‘written’ content — but, really, anything I could say here would be a gross understatement anyway. So, here is a … Continue reading →

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