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That Lombard 'Lux' debut: Adapting 'Godfrey' for radio, part 2
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 15, 2020
This pic of Carole Lombard and ex-husband William Powell ran in the Minneapolis Star not long after they teamed on an adaptation of "My Man Godfrey" on "Lux Radio Theater" on May 9, 1938. It was Carole's debut on the hit CBS program, although she had appeared on radio several times in the past few y read more
Night of the Living (LEGO) Dead!
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Jul 15, 2020
We're still in the grip of this endless pandemic, so I've been spending a lot of my time with my massive LEGO collection, where my love for classic horror movies often provides inspiration. Here's a zombie horde that would make George A. Romero happy! The zombie cheerleader is one of my all-time fav read more
Alphaville (1965) and Godard The Humanist?
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 15, 2020
“That’s always how it is. You never understand anything and, in the end, it kills you.” As a simple rule of thumb — a heuristic if you will — you can learn much about a person based on what camp they fall into when it comes to the Nouvelle Vague. For simplicity’s read more
Upload (2020) s01e10 – Freeyond
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 15, 2020
After ignoring the initial A plot but actually the B plot because Robbie Amell and Andy Allo are cute for eight episodes, this episode’s almost entirely about the mystery behind Amell’s death. And his missing memories. The ones he didn’t find out about until halfway through the season but didn’t read more
On Blu-ray: Robert Mitchum in a Film-Noir on the Range Blood on the Moon (1948)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jul 15, 2020
The moody, fatalistic feel of Blood on the Moon (1948) is unusual for a western, if not unheard of in the genre. Its noirish story of double-crosses and turf battles could be transported to rain-slicked city streets with little change, the plot points as well-suited to urban organized crime as cattl read more
Classic Movies and Television on Peacock TV
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jul 15, 2020
This month, NBCUniversal launched a new streaming service called Peacock TV. It offers two tiers: a limited version that's free and a more robust one that costs $4.99 monthly (though it may be free with your cable service). Both tiers include commercials; it costs $9.99 to go commercial-free. We spe read more
Doctor Who (2005) s03e06 – The Lazarus Experiment
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 14, 2020
What is this show’s problem with companions’ mothers? We briefly met new companion Freema Agyeman’s mom, Adjoa Andoh, in the season premiere and she seemed fine. Nope. She’s possibly even more annoying than previous companion’s mom Camille Coduri, which doesn’t even seem possible, but the read more
Silver Screen Standards: Mary Poppins (1964), Prop Culture and You
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Jul 14, 2020
Silver Screen Standards: Mary Poppins (1964), Prop Culture and You This spring, the streaming service Disney+ launched a new series called Prop Culture, in which host Dan Lanigan brings together props and people from some of Disney’s most memorable live-action pictures. The oldest movie featured read more
That Lombard 'Lux' debut: Adapting 'Godfrey' for radio, part 1
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 14, 2020
Imagine having that much fun with your ex! Carole Lombard and William Powell had been divorced for nearly five years when this photo was taken in early May 1938 -- but about two years earlier, the pair (on good terms since their split) had teamed for a screwball comedy triumph in "My Man Godfrey." N read more
Classic Hollywood stars react to the summer
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jul 13, 2020
Classic Hollywood stars react to the summer
On July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 By CarolIn Uncategorized
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll be familiar with Classic Hollywood Stars React and more recently, 31 Days of Summer Movies. A read more
Musical Monday: A Swingin’ Summer (1965)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Jul 13, 2020
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: A Swingin’ Summer read more
Port of Shadows (1938) and Jean Gabin’s Face
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 13, 2020
“Like the movies. I see you. I like you. Love at first sight.” – Jean Gabin Jean Gabin has one of the great visages of the cinema. But in making such a statement you immediately run the risk of giving the wrong impression. To actually see him on the big screen is to know what I me read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 13, 2020
“My father was a tailor. I used to deliver for him. I’d have to hold the clothes up high to keep them from dragging on the ground.” –Tony Curtis Tony Curtis enjoyed a long film career, in addition to appearing in the beloved comedy, Some Like It Hot (1959). Showcasing his ac read more
REMAKE AVENUE: The Glass Key, 1935 and 1942
Caftan Woman Posted by on Jul 13, 2020
Warning: this look at The Glass Key is not a spoiler-free zone.
Dashiell Hammett's novel The Glass Key was published in 1931 following its serialization in Black Mask. It is the story of political power, rampant gangsterism, love, and murder.
Paul Madvig is the boss of a mid-western city. From read more
Seven Things to Know About I.A.L. Diamond
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Jul 13, 2020
1. Beginning with Love in the Afternoon (1957), I.A.L. Diamond wrote twelve movies with Billy Wilder over a period of 25 years. Their biggest hits included Some Like It Hot (1959), The Apartment (1960), One, Two, Three (1961), and The Fortune Cookie (1966). Diamond and Wilder won an A read more
Join the Lombard lobby
Carole & Co. Posted by carole_and_co on Jul 13, 2020
Carole Lombard was featured in all sorts of movie memorabilia, among them lobby cards. Take this one, for instance, from the 1931 Paramount drama "I Take This Woman." Carole's said woman, "taken" from Manhattan high society by ranch hand Gary Cooper, who's trying to persuade a skeptical Lombard with read more
Enter the Fat Dragon (2020, Tanigaki Kenji)
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 13, 2020
Enter the Fat Dragon is about Hong Kong super-cop Donnie Yen (already in a pound of makeup before he puts on the fat suit, presumably to look more age appropriate for love interest Niki Chow) who goes too far one too many times and finds himself busted down to the evidence room. After Chow dumps hi read more
Marilyn: Behind the Icon – Monroe Triumphs in Bus Stop
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Gary Vitacco-Robles on Jul 12, 2020
Marilyn Monroe Triumphs in Bus Stop “Hold on to your chairs, everybody, and get set for a rattling surprise,” announced crusty New York Times critic Bosely Crowther, “Marilyn Monroe has finally proved herself an actress in Bus Stop. She and the picture are swell! She gives a performance read more
Fun Questions on Classic Film
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jul 12, 2020
I’m sorry, my readers, for being so tardy with my posts. I’m still recovering from an overloaded June. But while I was buried in projects, something very nice happened! Thank you, Brittaney of The Story Enthusiast, for honoring me with the Sunshine Blogger Award! It’s an award for read more
Doctor Who (2005) s03e05 – Evolution of the Daleks
The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on Jul 12, 2020
Last episode I went in pretty hard on the British actors playing Americans but I think I may have emphasized accents too much. Hugh Quarshie’s accent isn’t bad. His performance is bad, his accent is fine. Whereas Andrew Garfield’s accent is bad and his performance is bad. Though even Garfield read more