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The Exotics: Orchids of the Silver Screen
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 28, 2011
Movies have always defined "types." For example, we all know stars who fit into the types of the all-American, the sexpot, the sweetheart, the hero or the rogue. One of my favorite "types" is the Exotic; women - and sometimes men - who usually come from a foreign land (but a few were read more
What is it About Those Westerns?
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 25, 2011
I never say that I am a fan of the Western film. Ask me what kind of movies I like, and they are generally anything but Westerns or war movies. But something funny happens to me when watching a Western. Admittedly, I have to be dragged kicking and screaming, but I almost always like them. I jus read more
Massive Movie Crushes From A-Z: Swooning Through The Alphabet #3
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 20, 2011
As you may have read, I have developed so many massive movie star crushes over the years that I have had to catalog them alphabetically (click here for A-F and G-M). Bringing up the rear alphabetically, but not in my heart, I bring you my crushes N-W (still waiting for those X, Y and Z heartthrobs!) read more
CMBA Movies of 1939 Blogathon: LOVE AFFAIR
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 16, 2011
This is my entry in the Classic Movie Blog Association's "Blogothon" about movies made in that incredible year of 1939. Click here for a complete listing of all entrants and turn back the setting on your time machine to 1939!
Just as the Empire State Building looms large in the background of this read more
Hitchcock Haikus: Movie Haikus #s 8 - 11
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 13, 2011
I swear these are my very last entires in the Hollywood Haiku contest! I end my obsession with the Hollywood Haikus with a quartet of Hitchcock Haikus.
VERTIGO - #8
Never fall in loveWith your mark; One bad step leadsto another. Whoops!
PSYCHO - #9
Never accept a keyAt a motel where you areThe nig read more
Stars I Must Know More About: #1: Nancy Carroll
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 9, 2011
While I know quite a bit about the stars (being a veteran Hollywood Star Gazer and Astrologer), there are few in the galaxy who have managed to escape me, but intrigue me. Nancy Carroll is an actress who first caught my eye via still photographs.
Remember those volumes of theme books you could buy t read more
Massive Movie Crushes From A-Z: Swooning Through The Alphabet - Part 2
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 6, 2011
So many crushes, so little time. A while ago I revealed my heart's desires A-F. Most sparks were lit in front of a television, watching a black and white (sometimes color) movie and then dreaming about how it would feel to be Mrs A-Z. Since space and my attention span is limited, I will attemp read more
Haiku #7: Some Like it Hot
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 4, 2011
A Movie Haiku for one of my most favorite comedies ever: Some Like it Hot
Two guys on the lam;Testosterone in falsies.Nobody's perfect!
This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging competition. Enter now. read more
Haiku #6: Butterfield 8
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 3, 2011
A Movie Haiku in memory of Elizabeth Taylor:Butterfield Eight
Gin in the a.m.,the easy woman's mouthwash.Where the hell am I?
This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging competition. Enter now. read more
Jane Russell: Nobody's Cupcake
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on May 1, 2011
Sixth 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!
Why does everyone underestimate me?
If a person is seemingly without ego, can he or she be str read more
Haiku #3 - Roman Holiday
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 30, 2011
Since I'm still in that Royal Wedding mood, an entrant to the movie haiku contest with a royal theme. Was there ever a more royal princess than Audrey?
Roman HolidayBest Haircut? Pixie!Best Ride? A Vespa is bliss!Best City? Rome. Rome.
This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood H read more
Haiku #4 - Singing in the Rain
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 30, 2011
A musical movie haiku for your consideration!
Singing in the Rain
Love enfolds my heart.
The rain liberates my joy.
Love and joy are one.
This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging competition. Enter now. read more
Haiku #5 - City Lights
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 30, 2011
Chaplin could inspire anyone to poetry!
City LightsFlowers in my mouthTaste of sacrifice and love.I can see. Can you?
This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging competition. Enter now. read more
Haiku Contest
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 29, 2011
Okay - I'll take a few shots at a Movie Haiku. I'm not normally known as a poet, but sometimes films inspire me to be poetic! Let me search my soul......
Sunset Boulevard
So Misunderstood!
A face of nitrate and dreams;
The parade's gone by.
This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood H read more
Movie Haiku Contest: Haiku #2 - Double Indemnity
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 29, 2011
Ah, the poet in me is emerging! Another crack at a movie haiku and an entry in the contest (hey, one never knows). This is kind of fun!
Double Indemnity
Snake in an anklet;Fool thinks he is in control.Next Stop: Double Cross.
This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging compe read more
Max Makes His Move!
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 23, 2011
Chapter 4 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!
Max Von Myerling has loved Norma Desmond for as long as he can remember.
The Object of His Affection read more
Ziegfeld Beauties: Hijacked By Hollywood
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 19, 2011
Florenz Ziegfeld, master showman of Broadway, hated Hollywood. No, it wasn't an east coast-west coast thing. It wasn't even theater vs. film snobbery. He hated Hollywood (and the movies) because Flo, the great glorifier of the American girl, was constantly having his stable of lovelies stolen read more
Brunettes in a Blonde World: The Lost Diaries of Ann Dvorak and Miriam Cooper
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 15, 2011
The long lost diaries of two of old Hollywood's most alluring brunettes have been discovered! While Miriam Cooper worked in the teens and early 20s and Ann Dvorak worked primarily in the 1930s and 40s, both seemed to have struggled against the rule of the Hollywood Blondes. Keep reading for a read more
Marlene Dietrich - In Her Own Words
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 10, 2011
"A Personal Biography"
A review of the new book "Marlene" by Charlotte Chandler.
I approached "Marlene" by Charlotte Chandler with lots of preconceived notions about Marlene Dietrich. The positives: gorgeous, glamorous, tremendous star, great cook, good mother and war hero. The negatives: remo read more
Ann Sheridan: One Swell Gal
A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 6, 2011
Fifth 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!
Many great stars seem made of stardust, sent from the heavens to amuse the mere mortals. But read more