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KELLY THE SECOND
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on Mar 4, 2021
KELLY THE SECOND (1936) is a comedy produced by Hal Roach, and released by MGM. As someone who has watched Hal Roach product since I was a kid, I had to take the opportunity to watch this for the first time when it was shown recently on TCM. The movie tells the story of Molly (Patsy Kelly read more
Watching 1939: Tell No Tales (1939)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Mar 4, 2021
In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, th read more
The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013): Takahata’s Swan Song
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 4, 2021
During the period of time I lived in Japan, I became acquainted with the works of Isao Takahata, and by that I mean I watched both Grave of The Fireflies (1988) and Only Yesterday (1991). This was all that was required because these two films on their own left a profound impact on me. While Hayao Mi read more
Classic Movie Travels: Lucille Bremer
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 4, 2021
Classic Movie Travels: Lucille Bremer Lucille Bremer Lucille Rita Bremer (pronounced “Bray-mer”) was a film actress and dancer, particularly remembered for her work in MGM musical films. Born in Amsterdam, New York, to Richard Bremer and Sarah E. Nichols on February 21, 1917, and raised in read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 4, 2021
Judy Holliday is one of my all-time favorite performers. She was a triple-threat talent with brains and beauty, in addition to carrying out a variety of memorable roles. When Hollywood Kitchen announced that they were recreating Judy Holliday’s stuffed tomatoes, I definitely wanted to cook al read more
When a Women Ascends The Stairs (1960): A Prescient Portrait of Japan
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 2, 2021
A version of this review was first published in Film Inquiry. If Floating Clouds is a film about making peace with the war years, then When a Woman Who Ascends The Stairs is a far more forward-thinking endeavor. In fact, I would say it’s a near-prescient portrait of where Japan has ventured read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 2, 2021
“I enjoyed every moment of it–concerts, movies, stage. When I didn’t enjoy it anymore, I quit.” –Allan Jones The voice of Allan Jones is one that is well-documented in classic films and a variety of recordings. Boasting a tenor range and possessing a strong on-screen pr read more
Beauty and the Beast (aka: La Belle et la Bête)
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Mar 2, 2021
(1946) Written and directed by Jean Cocteau; Based on the story by Madame Leprince de Beaumont; Starring: Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Auclair and Marcel André Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: ***** “To find trees where there are none, or something read more
You're Invited! Pre-Code Series THE STYLE OF SIN Continues 3/21 with Barbara Stanwyck
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 2, 2021
Since my 1940s Film Noir Style series concluded last month, in March we will return to the 1930s and The Style of Sin. This fourth event in the online Pre-Code series focuses on the early life and career of Barbara Stanwyck with stories behind the style of films like Ladies of Le read more
ZARABANDA BING BING
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on Mar 1, 2021
What in the heck is ZARABANDA BING BING?? It's a 1966 Spanish-Italian-French production, with Daniela Bianchi (FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE) and Harold Sakata (GOLDFINGER). One would expect with those two in the cast, that the movie would be one of those Europsy 007 imitations. It's actually a lighth read more
CAFTAN WOMAN'S CHOICE: ONE FOR MARCH ON TCM
Caftan Woman Posted by on Mar 1, 2021
"Still, at first, they swore they wouldn't take bite or sup till they were restored to their grieving families. But Milly had some tea ready for them, in a jiffy—and a woman will usually take tea, no matter how mad she is." - The Sobbin' Women by Stephen Vincent Benet The read more
Ray Harryhausen's Valley of Gwangi
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Mar 1, 2021
Gwangi: The star of the movie!
Made in 1969, The Valley of Gwangi is one of those movies that seems to improve with age. Its far-out “cowboys vs. dinosaur” premise has always held a certain appeal. However, repeat viewings have allowed me to truly appreciate the little to read more
Musical Monday: As Long As They’re Happy (1955)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Mar 1, 2021
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: As Long As They’re read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 1, 2021
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road in order to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations that profile individual p read more
The Impossibly Difficult Name that Movie Game
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Feb 28, 2021
Isn't this a great shot? The light hit this man's eyeglasses just as he looked up, making him all the more difficult to identify. Hee-hee-hee! And take a peek at the figure behind him...reminds one of Mr. Mystery, does it not? If you are not familiar with the rules of The Impossibly Difficult N read more
What’s Streaming in March on the CMH Channel at Best Classics Ever? And Then There Were None, Oliver Twist, Shine On Harvest Moon.
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on Feb 28, 2021
Our March Picks on the Classic Movie Hub ChannelMarch Birthdays and Vintage Westerns! It’s that time again… We have our monthly free streaming picks for our Classic Movie Hub Channel at Best Classics Ever (BCE) – the mega streaming channel for classic movies and read more
Happy Noir Endings
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 28, 2021
A couple of weeks back, in one of the noir-related Facebook groups that I frequent, a poster commented that film noir movies “don’t have happy endings.” This was disputed by several in the group, and I’m in agreement with them; while I love a downbeat noir ending as much as the next person, read more
THE DIRTY HEROES
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on Feb 27, 2021
THE DIRTY HEROES is a 1968 Italian-made WWII adventure story. In a review of the film I found on the internet, it was referred to as a "macaroni combat" movie--I assume this was the equivalent of a Spaghetti Western. In 1945 Holland, three Americans escape from a German POW camp. The grou read more
Western RoundUp: Rio Bravo (1959)
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Laura Grieve on Feb 26, 2021
Western RoundUp: Rio Bravo (1959) This month I’m taking a look at Rio Bravo (1959), which is not only one of my favorite Westerns, it’s one of my all-time favorite movies. My history with this film goes back to May of 1977 when I was in my early teens and saw the film for the read more
Watching 1939: Private Detective (1939)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Feb 25, 2021
In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, th read more