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BLOGATHON DIRECTORY ~ 2016
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Dec 31, 2016
If you’re looking for some reading material, look no further. These bloggers, either alone or in a collaborative effort, have hosted blogathons throughout 2016. This is no mean feat putting these blogathons together, trust me I know. Lots of coordinating of time and e~mails with blogger read more
RUTH ROMAN / TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY ( 1951 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Dec 16, 2016
[ 12 / 22 / 22 ~ 9 / 9 / 99 ] There’s nothing like diving into a series of films in one fell swoop to watch the breadth of a talented performer or director. I did this with RUTH ROMAN. I call her The Mighty Roman. I find her a very commanding presence. Her darkness could be part of it. She’s read more
I WALK ALONE
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Dec 9, 2016
I MET SPARTACUS! Yep, I actually met Kirk Douglas. My friend Chip Duckett was getting memorabilia autographed for a giant AIDS ball being held in Vienna he helps brings talent to. He invited me along to Barnes & Noble with him for a Kirk Douglas book signing. ( “Let’s Face It: 90 Years read more
CROSSFIRE: GLORIOUSLY GLORIA
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Nov 28, 2016
[ November 28th, 1923 ~ October 5th, 1981 ] “CROSSFIRE” (1947) Robert Young, Robert Ryan and Robert Mitchum, directed by Edward Dmytryk. The testosterone level is high in this rough and tumble drama. You see those leads? But there’s another piece ot this movie; the girls they left behind. read more
ALL ABOUT EVE
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Nov 18, 2016
( April 30th, 1908 ~ November 12th, 1990 ) Wisecracking. One~liners. Devastating delivery. If you’re cynical, you might say she’s played the same part over and over again. To that I say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, because over and over again, a girl’s best friend is EVE ARDEN. read more
A FACE IN THE CROWD ( 1957 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Nov 6, 2016
One of my favorite films is “A FACE IN THE CROWD.” Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau were wonderful. In fact, I enjoyed every one’s characterizations and Elia Kazan’s message of cynicism was spot on. Power brokers…false prophets… charlatans…snake oil salesmen read more
ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN ( 1958 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Oct 31, 2016
Yes, you’ve seen “THE ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN” about as many times as I have, though I may have the jump on you being a Baby Boomer and have been watching old sci~fi films a little longer than you. I hope with this Halloween post here, you’ll let me take you through this great ol’ read more
PITFALL ( 1948 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Oct 23, 2016
Husband Wife Mistress Creep “PITFALL“ is taut tense quiet drama and I like how it plays out. You think it’s going to go one way and director André De Toth takes you in a different direction. read more
NORA PRENTISS ( 1947 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Oct 16, 2016
How would you like a little film noir in your adultery? Yes…there will be SPOILERS: Nora Prentiss kneels before the ashes of her dreams of home, hearth and a husband of her own “NORA PRENTISS” is really a showcase for Ann Sheridan. Director Vincent Sherman gloriously holds the camera read more
A FAREWELL TO ARMS ( 1932 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Oct 9, 2016
I gave this movie a chance and I enjoyed it. Yes….there will be tears. I have to admit “A FAREWELL TO ARMS” is equal parts Gary Cooper’s performance along with Helen Hayes’ because without Fredric there’s no Catherine and vice~versa. No doubt he is a tall quenching glass of water, but read more
THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE ( 1962 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Oct 2, 2016
“Sir, I don’t want to intrude. But a United States Senator is news. I’m the editor of a newspaper with a state~wide circulation. I’ve got a responsibility to know why you came all the way down here to bury a man. You can’t just say ‘his name was Tom Doniphon,’ and leave it at that. Who read more
IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND (1951)
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Sep 19, 2016
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH is here once more ( Sept. 15th ~ Oct. 15th ) and in Hollywood’s Golden Era, Hispanics have been represented in a variety of ways. This month, the world of classic film blogs will feature the talents of many Hispanics in films. Two popular bloggers: ( Aurora ) ON read more
INGRID BERGMAN
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Aug 29, 2016
You had me at “hello” Ingrid. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Video by Sarasismyname. [ H O M E ] ___________________________________________________________________________ read more
THE DEVIL COMMANDS ( 1941 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Aug 26, 2016
It’s so hard for me sometimes to explain exactly why I love these ‘old’ movies as I do. I have such a visceral and emotional response to these shimmering ( or murky ) B&W films whether they be “A” pictures or “B” that it’s hard to explain intellectually. Maybe words aren’t read more
HIGH BARBAREE ( 1947 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Aug 25, 2016
Hi Kiddies! It’s that time of year again. TCM’s annual SUMMER UNDER THE STARS event, where every August, TCM has one full day of programming to celebrate a different classic movie star. 31 Count ‘em 31! This year the likes of Lucille Ball, Hedy Lamarr, Humphrey Bogart, James Edwards, Spencer read more
VALENTINO.
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Aug 23, 2016
Millions of movie fans mourned a man whose voice they never heard. May 6th, 1895 ~ August 23rd, 1926 [ H O M E ] ___________________________________________________________________ read more
GUEST IN THE HOUSE ( 1944 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Aug 16, 2016
For some reason Anne Baxter stays under my radar. Oh I know, the fault lies within me. I like my stars sparkly and bedazzled and volcanic most times. Well hopefully with TCM featuring Miss Baxter’s films for their Summer Under the Stars series, I can broaden my horizons with her work. My write-up read more
HOT & BOTHERED: The Films of 1932
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Jul 9, 2016
Day 1 – HOT AND BOTHERED: The Films of 1932
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Jul 9, 2016
CHECK OUT DAY 1 of our “HOT & BOTHERED BLOGATHON: THE FILMS OF 1932.” Once upon a screen... WE’RE HERE to bring you the rich, the notorious and the dregs of society. We offer you high brows and low lives. We illustrate the worst of the human condition and the high enjoyment of read more
TROUBLE IN PARADISE ( 1932 )
CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Jul 6, 2016
For my “HOT & BOTHERED” blogathon contribution, Ernst Lubitsch is the way to go. Why, this cheeky devil was able to slip all sorts of sexy mischief into Pre-Code films like “Design for Living” ( 1933 ) “The Smiling Lieutenant” ( 1931 ) or “The Merry Widow” ( 1934 ). He does so again. read more