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'Becoming Carole Lombard' will be coming next February
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Oct 24, 2019
Carole Lombard is shown at the Biltmore Country Club in Miami in early 1935, where she briefly stayed before visiting the Cuban capital of Havana. It so happens that two instructors with ties to south Florida colleges have made some thoughtful research on Lombard.Back in 2008, Christina Lane of the read more
Next month, Hop(per) to it at the 'What A Character!' blogathon
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Oct 7, 2019
Just because I'll be co-hosting a blogathon (on Carole Lombard, of course) in slightly more than three months doesn't mean I can't participate in others. In November, I'll do just that.This event is so considerable that it's co-hosted by three blogs -- Outspoken & Freckled (https://kelleepratt.com/ read more
Next month, 'Stand Tall!' in Texas after dark
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Aug 16, 2019
Carole Lombard and Clark Gable gets lots of love at Love Field in Dallas in December 1939 (that's MGM publicist Otto Winkler next to Carole) as they make a stopover en route to Atlanta for the "Gone With The Wind" premiere. For Carole -- who looks a bit perturbed by it all -- it's a far cry from her read more
Next month, Carole reaches new Heights in the Twin Cities
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 18, 2019
During her sadly abbreviated life, Carole Lombard visited plenty of places, but many remained out of reach. A planned trip to Europe in early 1935 fell through at the last minute, so she settled for a visit to Cuba. She made numerous journeys to Mexico as most Hollywood folk did, and probably went t read more
“The next 58 years will be a breeze”: An interview with RiverRun Master of Cinema awardees Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Apr 7, 2019
The RiverRun International Film Festival has been held since 1998. Originally held in Brevard, NC, the festival now takes place in Winston-Salem. Held this year from April 4 – 14, 2019, the festival is screening 172 films from 47 countries—71 features and 101 shorts. Each year, a pillar in the film read more
Next April, get pre-Code(d)
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Nov 16, 2018
Carole Lombard, aka New York streetwalker "Mae," begins her exile to Danbury, Conn., after being convicted on a Manhattan morals charge. But she decides to instead exit at 125th Street -- not to ply her trade again, but to make a new start in the big city. She eventually does, with some hardships al read more
Coming Up Next Year: 90 Years of Jean Simmons Blogathon!
The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on Oct 26, 2018
Oh my God! I am currently beyond excited as I’m FINALLY announcing the 90 Years of Jean Simmons Blogathon!! And the great Laura from Phyllis Loves Classic Movies is hosting it with me, which makes the thing even more fun since it’s the first time we’ll be hosting a blogathon toget read more
Olivia de Havilland Case Will be Filed With Supreme Court Within the Next Week
Backlots Posted by Lara on Oct 3, 2018
Hello dear readers, the month of September seemed to whiz by so quickly that Backlots went without an update. But here we are at the beginning of October and I’m here to report that we have movement on the Olivia de Havilland case. De Havilland’s lawyer, Suzelle Smith, has informed me read more
"State"-ing the case to restore a classic: See it next Sunday
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Apr 22, 2018
At times, it's hard to guess which downtown theater palaces hosted premieres of Carole Lombard films such as "To Be Or Not To Be" (above). But since it was a United Artists production, chances are good that it opened in downtown Los Angeles at this theater at 7th & Broadway, shown in 1938:Note that read more
A mouse buys a Fox; what's next?
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Dec 14, 2017
The 1930 western "The Arizona Kid" is the only surviving link of Carole Lombard, shown with Warner Baxter, to the Fox film studio (as a teenage starlet, she appeared in several now-lost silents there in the mid-1920s). She never worked for Walt Disney, but attended "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs," t read more
Movie mayhem next week…
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jun 17, 2017
Movie mayhem next week…
On June 17, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
Hello, everyone!
I have been sooo busy this week, but I do have a few posts lined up for next week! Including a very special tribute to Billy Wilder on his birthday (June 22). You k read more
Next set of matches in the Leading Men tourney are now underway
All Good Things Posted by monty on Apr 15, 2017
Here we go with the 3rd set of matches in the Leading Men Tourney. These matches will run through Monday evening.
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor read more
Next set of matches in Leading Men Tourney are now underway
All Good Things Posted by monty on Apr 12, 2017
Here we go with the second set of matches in the Leading Men Tourney. These matches will run through Friday evening.
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor do you like more?
Which actor read more
Next category in Fashion Icons Tourney now underway...Face Portraits
All Good Things Posted by monty on Jan 22, 2017
On to the 7th match of this 10 match tourney with the category of Face Portrait.
But first here are the standings through the first six matches with Natalie Wood being
the lone unbeaten actress.
1.) Natalie Wood 6-02.) Carole Lombard 5-13.) Irene Dunne 3-33.) Audrey Hepburn 3-33.) Myrna Loy 3 read more
Fashion Icons next matches (Casual Wear 2) are now underway
All Good Things Posted by monty on Jan 6, 2017
Here are the next set of matches in the Fashion Icons tourney. Casual wear photos part 2. These matches will be up through Monday afternoon.
Myrna Loy vs Audrey Hepburn
Fashion Icons Casual Wear 2: Which actress is more stylish based on the photos?
Irene Dunne vs Bette Davis read more
All Good Things Presents Choose Your Film Christmas Tourney...next round is now underway
All Good Things Posted by monty on Dec 9, 2016
After the first three matches focused on Christmas films, we move on with choosing your favorite stars from those same films. First round is now underway and polls will be up through Monday afternoon to vote on.
Which star in the chosen Christmas film do you like more?
Which read more
Throwback Thursday – You’re Next (2013)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Jun 16, 2016
Between this blog and my previous one, Professor Damian’s Public Domain Treasure Chest, I’ve been writing about movies for quite a while now. Because of that, there are a lot of posts that have simply gotten lost to the mists of time. So, I figured I’d use the idea of “Throwb read more
[BASP] The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974, Tobe Hooper) / Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994, Kim Henkel)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jan 26, 2016
The Best of An Alan Smithee Podcast: Episode Seven The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974, Tobe Hooper) / Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994, Kim Henkel) Originally posted: November 10, 2010 Subscribe via iTunes. read more
[BASP] The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974, Tobe Hooper) / Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994, Kim Henkel)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jan 26, 2016
The Best of An Alan Smithee Podcast: Episode Eight The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974, Tobe Hooper) / Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994, Kim Henkel) Originally posted: November 10, 2010 Subscribe via iTunes. read more
A new tourney begins next month....
All Good Things Posted by monty on Nov 23, 2015
It’s been awhile since I have blogged anything so I
thought about doing one of my favorite things. A tourney. This upcoming tourney
will be called The Favorite Classic TV Comedies Tournament and will feature 32
classic comedies competing for favorite TV comedy of all time. Why 32? Beca read more