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MOVIE BOOKS I LOVE: "FROM SCARFACE TO SCARLETT" BY ROGER DOOLEY
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Nov 15, 2011
This is an occasional series featuring my favorite movie books. Before TCM and the internet, the only way to satisfy my passion to know more about Classic Hollywood was through books, books and more books. I've cleared away the clutter over the years, but many remain permanent residents in my home. read more
Mary, Mae, Marlene and Doris: Industrial Strength Blondes
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Nov 1, 2011
Twelfth in a series about strong women in film. Strong women are independent, beautiful, sexy, feminine and just want everything in life that a man wants and believe that they have every right to have it!
Blondes have a reputation. To have a "blonde moment" these days means something empty read more
The Norma Desmond Chronicles: Norma's Halloween Seance
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 25, 2011
Hollywood's Busiest Medium: Madame Crackpotski
Chapter 5 of the Norma Desmond Chronicles.
Norma got off on a temporary insanity plea, did a short stint in a spa-like psych center and is now free in Hollywood. She's back and better than ever!
The last time we saw Norma, she was just beginning to ge read more
Movie Masquerades: Stars Playing Stars
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 19, 2011
Playing dress up is fun, and it is one of the things I liked best about Halloween as a kid. Being scared? Not so much. Begging for candy? I never seemed to get the treats I liked. But dressing up as a princess, beatnik or witch? I was totally in for that and still am a sucker for the old-fashio read more
I'd be evah so charmed....
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 17, 2011
Why, I'd be evah so charmed if y'all would check out mah new little sister blog, My Movie Dream Book.
In my dreams, things turn out way they are supposed to (at least I think so!).
I'm currently dreaming of:
"Gaslight"Click HERE and see that nasty Charles Boyer get his... read more
Bewitched: Women Who Cast a Spell: Vivien Leigh, Gene Tierney and Louise Brooks
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 11, 2011
Halloween is coming soon, but I am not a real fan of the scary. I am, however, a fan of the witch.
As we all know, there are good movie witches and bad movie witches (Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West taught us that), but by far the most fun movie witches are the sleek and seductive ones. The read more
Dreaming of...Rear Window
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 7, 2011
Dreaming of "Rear Window" at my new blog, My Movie Dream Book.
See you in my dreams!
Sincerely,
Lisa Carol Fremont ♥ read more
Carole Lombard - Twentieth Century - What Goes Good With Ham?
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 6, 2011
This is my contribution to the Carole-tennial (Plus 3) blogathon, sponsored by Carole and Company from October 6-9. Click here to view the 4-day day all-about-Carole roll call!
Ham and Applesauce - great together!
"Since most hams are a bit salty even after soaking /scrubbing / roasting, I'd g read more
I Can't Go on With the Scene. I'm Too Happy. Mr. DeMille, Do You Mind if I Say a Few Words?
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 4, 2011
It is an honor to be nominated! It really is. I know people just say that, but really, it is!
Many thanks to the wonderful writers that make up the Classic Movie Blog Association ("CMBA"). Little FlickChick has been nominated for 3 CiMBA awards! The CiMBA is the CMBA's award for excellence i read more
Bell, Book and Candle at 'My Movie Dream Book'
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 3, 2011
Join me in my latest dream at my new little blog site My Movie Dream Book
See you in my dreams!
Click Here: My Movie Dream Book read more
Irene Dunne: Delightful, Delicious and No Distress
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Oct 1, 2011
Eleventh in a series about strong women in film. Strong women are independent, beautiful, sexy, feminine and just want everything in life that a man wants and believe that they have every right to have it!
There must be something in the air these days. A year ago, Irene Dunne's name was barely men read more
Meet Me at Midnight at My Movie Dream Book
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 30, 2011
The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind.That's what Sigmund Freud said about dreams.
However, I prefer professor Jiminy Cricket's observation:
A dream is a wish your heart makes.Join me and my unconscious at my new little sister blog, read more
If Cary Grant Would Marry Me...*
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 27, 2011
If Cary Grant would marry me, I'd be the only wife.There'd be no need for others. I'd be the mate for life.
It would be so lovely, attraction at first glance;
And happy every after, a glorious romance.
He'd never be unhappy, I'd make sure of that.
Every night my open arms would be hi read more
The Working Woman's Guide to Film Fashion
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 23, 2011
This is my contribution to the Hollywood Revue's Fashion in Film Blogathon. For the complete line-up, click here. I can't wait to to get glamoured-up!
Up until the most recent decades (and the advent of the dreaded "casual Friday"), women in the workplace had very few role models. This w read more
CMBA Gulity Pleasures Movie Blogathon: Three on a Match
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 18, 2011
Warner Brothers Depravity Disguised as Entertainment (and we love it!)
This is my contribution to the Classic Movie Blog Association's Guilty Pleasures Movie Blogathon. For the complete line-up, click here. I can't wait to read about everyone's guilty pleasure!
Why do we love pre-Code films? Fast read more
Post 9/11 Film Disorder: I'll Take "Manhattan"
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 11, 2011
Forgive me if I come off a bit cranky here, but I'll admit it: the 10th anniversary of the atrocity of September 11, 2001 has weighed heavily upon me. Living and working in the shadow of the great city, it is the "go-to" place for everything new, better, delicious, glamorous, beautiful and fun. It s read more
MOVIE BOOKS I LOVE: CLARA BOW: RUNNIN' WILD BY DAVID STENN
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 9, 2011
This is an occasional series featuring my favorite movie books. Before TCM and the internet, the only way to satisfy my passion to know more about classic Hollywood was through books, books and more books. I've cleared away the clutter over the years, but many remain permanent residents in read more
Who Wore it Best? Recycled Hollywood Costumes
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Sep 5, 2011
Did you ever watch a film and think "I've seen that costume before..."?
While studio-controlled Hollywood often spent lavishly on sets and costumes, it was also notoriously thrifty when it came to getting the most out of its investments. One area where Hollywood really saved its pennies was read more
Myrna Loy: The People's Queen
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Aug 31, 2011
Tenth in a series about strong women in film. Strong women are independent, beautiful, sexy, feminine and just want everything in life that a man wants and believe that they have every right to have it!
I admire Myrna Loy because she is strong, beautiful, delightful and the perfect everything, but I read more
Dear Miss Hepburn: A Mash Note to The Fabulous Audrey ♥
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Aug 26, 2011
Dear Miss Hepburn:
May I call you Audrey? I hope so, because, unbeknownst to you, we have been friends for almost my entire life. You were my ideal as an adolescent, a young woman and beyond. You speak to the girl in my soul. You are my female Cary Grant, perfection in all you do. I'm not read more