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Hello, Dolly! (1969)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 28, 2020
Hello, Dolly! Directed by Gene Kelly Written by Ernest Lehman from a play by Thornton Wilder 1969/US IMDb link Repeat viewing/YouTube rental Not my favorite musical but cheerful enough for the Lockdown. The setting is 1890’s New York. Widow Dolly Levi (Barbra Streisand) is an expert at arrang read more
Shop Carole! (Here are two examples)
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Mar 28, 2020
Cooped up by coronavirus? Carole Lombard can help. According to eBay, as of this writing it has more than 5,600 Lombard-related items you can purchase from the safety of your own home. Two of them are shown in today's entry.Above is a photo of her I've never seen before. It's from Columbia Pictures, read more
Classic Movie Beginner’s Guide: John Huston
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 28, 2020
In our ongoing series of beginner’s guides for up-and-coming classic movie enthusiasts, we thought it would be well worth it to acknowledge one of Hollywood’s larger-than-life directors in John Huston. Before starting out as a screenwriter, he galvanized his reputation collaborating with read more
Annihilation (2018, Alex Garland)
The Stop Button Posted by on Mar 28, 2020
The two most bewildering things about Annihilation are director Garland’s inability to frame for Panavision aspect ratio—did cinematographer Rob Hardy just not want to tell him he was reusing the same three close-up shots, with his subject on one side of the frame, looking off, the other three-quar read more
PUSHOVER
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on Mar 28, 2020
A couple nights ago, courtesy of the MOVIES! TV channel, I watched a 1954 film noir called PUSHOVER. The movie starred two of my favorite actresses of all time--Kim Novak and Dorothy Malone. PUSHOVER was in fact Novak's very first credited film role (she gets a "And Introducing" main title credit). read more
Classic Film for Trying Times
Backlots Posted by Lara on Mar 28, 2020
Along with the rest of the country, I have been struggling to adjust to our current world situation. I am fortunate in many ways–with the ability to work my day job as a teacher from home, I have no lost income, and I am young and healthy. My heart goes out to anyone suffering illness or car read more
On a Volé la Cuisse de Jupiter (1980)
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Mar 28, 2020
vt Jupiter’s Thigh France / 101 minutes / color / Ariane, Mondex, F.R.3 Dir: Philippe de Broca Pr: Alexandre Mnouchkine, Georges Dancigers, Robert Amon Scr: Michel Audiard Based on: characters created in the Commissaire Tanquerelle books by Jean-Paul Rouland and Claude Olivier Cine: Jean-Paul Schwar read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 27, 2020
“Now there’s a great place to visit. Yes, sir. The great cities of America. New York. Chicago. Los Angeles to the west. Why, that’s one place I’d like to see, like to someday end up. Los Angeles. […] Why, it’s like paradise on earth.”
—The Five Acts o read more
Divine Madness (1980)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 27, 2020
Divine Madness
Directed by Michael Ritchie
Written by Jerry Blatt, Bette Midler, and Bruce Vilanch
1980/USA
IMDb link
Repeat viewing/Amazon Instant Nothing like a Bette Midler concert to get the old blood circulating in the midst of Lockdown. This is classic Midler from the period not so far away fr read more
On Blu-ray: Laurence Olivier and Diane Lane in A Little Romance (1979)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 27, 2020
In a time where virtually the whole human race is feeling the absence of loved ones, the charming A Little Romance (1979) has become a more bittersweet film. When I recently watched the movie on a new Blu-ray from Warner Archive, I appreciated it as a timeless tribute to many aspects of love and a t read more
Cooking With the Stars: Doris Day’s Green and Gold Salad
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Samantha Ellis on Mar 27, 2020
Cooking With the Stars: Doris Day’s Green and Gold Salad Doris Day Top of the morning, classic movie fans! It’s March, I wanted to bring out another Old Hollywood recipe for you all to try. Last year I paid tribute to Maureen O’Hara with my overview of her life and career and my read more
Writing Elsewhere: With a Friend Like Harry (2000) for Crooked Marquee
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 27, 2020
This week I wrote about the slow-burn French thriller With a Friend Like Harry (2000) for the film site Crooked Marquee. It's an interesting movie, because while it is in many ways a throwback to Hitchcock-style suspense, it has a lot of timely things to say about the way money can give one a sense read more
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) s01e07 – Feast of Feasts
The Stop Button Posted by on Mar 27, 2020
Netflix did drop “Sabrina” all at once so who knows if this Thanksgiving episode was meant to “air” on Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving theme doesn’t last long—enough to introduce the hilarious idea of Miranda Otto sitting and watching football all day for the violence–but once the witch read more
Erik the Viking (1989, Terry Jones)
The Stop Button Posted by on Mar 27, 2020
Erik the Viking is a great example of when the director doesn’t know how to direct the script. What makes it peculiar is… director Jones wrote the script. The film, an absurd comedy about a group of Vikings trying to end Ragnarok so they people will stop killing each other, starts with the th read more
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) s01e08 – The Burial
The Stop Button Posted by on Mar 27, 2020
Maggie Kiley directs this one and Kiley’s so far the best director on “Sabrina,” so I went in with high hopes. It doesn’t disappoint, which is something given how much the episode does. It starts with a mine collapse in Greendale, last episode’s cliffhangers—mean girls Abigail Cowen and read more
Pitching a poster of Pastime
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Mar 27, 2020
Yesterday's entry commemorated what should've been major league baseball's Opening Day with a newfound photo of Carole Lombard throwing out the first ball. The person who tracked down that pic and its snipe, David Trimboli, also found a snipe for the pic above...and here it is:Can't read it? Let's e read more
TCM Classic Film Festival Special Home Edition - April 16 - 19
Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Mar 27, 2020
TCM Classic Film Festival Special Home Edition - April 16 - 19
From Turner Classic Movies:
We're excited to announce the TCM Classic Film Festival: Special Home Edition, a celebration of #TCMFF movies and moments from the past decade that fans can enjoy from the comfort of their homes.
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You're Invited! FASHION IN FILM OF TCMFF 2020 Special Home Edition April 15
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 26, 2020
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
FASHION IN FILM OF TCMFF 2020 - Special Home Edition
Guest speaker
Online via Zoom webinar
4 pm - 5:30 pm PT (7 pm - 8:30 pm ET)
Tickets are $5 - click here to register through Zoom
Since this year's TCM Classic Film Festival (TCMFF) is now a "Special read more
Writing Elsewhere: With a Friend Like Harry (2000) for Crooked Marquee
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Mar 26, 2020
This week I wrote about the slow-burn French thriller With a Friend Like Harry (2000) for the film site Crooked Marquee. It's an interesting movie, because while it is in many ways a throwback to Hitchcock-style suspense, it has a lot of timely things to say about the way money can give one a sense read more
My Night at Maud’s (1969)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 26, 2020
My Night at Maud’s (Ma nuit chez Maud)
Directed by Eric Rohmer
Written by Eric Rohmer
1969/France
IMDb link
Repeat viewing/Criterion Channel
One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Perfect fare if you feel like thinking deep thoughts or exploring the human condition during Lockdo read more