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BREAK OF HEARTS ( 1935 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 29, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH BREAK OF HEARTS ( 1935 ) For my next review, I’ve decided to do another Katharine Hepburn movie, but because she’s not known as a musical star, and hasn’t really appeared in any films of that genre, except for about two obscure concerto based productions that are not read more
FOR ME AND MY GAL ( 1942 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 27, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH FOR ME AND MY GAL ( 1942 ) After seeing “For Me And My Gal” on the big cinema screen yesterday, I knew I had to write about it for my next film presentation. I’ve seen an array of classic films at the theatre, but yesterday’s viewing was one of the best cinema e read more
MAYTIME ( 1937 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 25, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH MAYTIME ( 1937 ) A few years ago I was fortunate enough to see “Maytime” on the big screen at the cinemas. When the film finished, it left me with not only a greater appreciation for operatic musicals, but a lifelong interest in John Barrymore, who I had always admired. See read more
TOP HAT ( 1935 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 19, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH TOP HAT ( 1935 ) The other night I watched “Top Hat” again, and while watching it, I couldn’t help but reminisce about my Great Grand Pop, who was an ardent supporter of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. I’ve got many fond memories of Pop, and I can still clearly read more
BETTE DAVIS AS STANLEY TIMBERLAKE. IN THIS OUR LIFE ( 1942 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 17, 2015
I’m proud to announce that I’m participating in the ‘Great Villain Blogathon’, which is hosted by Speakeasy, Shadows And Satin and Silver Screenings’. For my contribution I have chosen to exhibit a piece on Stanley Timberlake from “In This Our Life”, which i read more
THE JAZZ SINGER ( 1927 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 16, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH THE JAZZ SINGER ( 1927 ) My parents have always been avid fans of Neil Diamond, and growing up I became accustomed to his music, later becoming an ardent supporter of his work myself. When I was younger they purchased the 1980 remake of “The Jazz Singer” which stars Neil Di read more
THAT MIDNIGHT KISS ( 1949 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 12, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH THAT MIDNIGHT KISS ( 1949 ) When talking about musicals, “That Midnight Kiss” is always one film that comes to mind. It is a film that remains rather special to me for several reasons. When I first developed a passion for classic cinema after discovering Judy Garland, and s read more
THAT MIDNIGHT KISS ( 1949 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 11, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH THAT MIDNIGHT KISS ( 1949 ) When talking about musicals, “That Midnight Kiss” is always one film that comes to mind. It is a film that remains rather special to me for several reasons. When I first developed a passion for classic cinema after discovering Judy Garland, and s read more
STRIKE UP THE BAND ( 1940 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 7, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH STRIKE UP THE BAND ( 1940 ) To coincide with the one year anniversary of Mickey Rooney’s passing yesterday, and as a small tribute to him, I thought I would present you all with a Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney movie. The film I have chosen is “Strike Up The Band”, on read more
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTE DAVIS, SPENCER TRACY, MELVYN DOUGLAS AND GREGORY PECK.
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 5, 2015
Today, Sunday April 5th, is a special day in Classic Hollywood Land. Not only is it Easter for those who celebrate it, it’s also the Birthday of four very special people, who are known as some of the most eminent stars to ever grace the silver screen during the annals of classic cinema. Two read more
THE GREAT SINNER ( 1949 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 4, 2015
STAR OF THE MONTH: MELVYN DOUGLAS THE GREAT SINNER ( 1949 ) When it was announced that Melvyn Douglas is the chosen star of the month for April, I automatically chose to write about “The Great Sinner”, and it’s rather obvious why, because the charming and ever lovely Ethel Barrymor read more
WE’RE NOT DRESSING ( 1934 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Apr 3, 2015
MUSICAL MONTH WE’RE NOT DRESSING ( 1934 ) Musical month is now here, and for my nine choices I wanted to do some rather obscure and lesser known movies as well as some of the most eminent and beloved musicals of all time. For my first review, I’ve decided to start off with “We̵ read more
THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE ( 1946 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Mar 31, 2015
ETHEL BARRYMORE MONTH THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE ( 1946 ) For my final review for Ethel Barrymore Month, I’m presenting a piece on “The Spiral Staircase”. My favorite Ethel movie, and probably the most distinguished among Ethel’s films, one that garnered her an Academy Award nomina read more
RASPUTIN AND THE EMPRESS ( 1932 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Mar 30, 2015
ETHEL BARRYMORE MONTH RASPUTIN AND THE EMPRESS ( 1932 ) When I first became an avid fan of the Barrymore’s, one of the films I collected was “Rasputin And The Empress”, a lavish landmark film featuring the Barrymore trilogy, Ethel, John and Lionel. It’s a very enthralling mov read more
THE BARBARA STANWYCK SHOW: THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF TADPOLE CHAN.
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Mar 29, 2015
This year I’m taking part in the ‘Classic Television Series Blogathon’, which is hosted by ‘A Shroud Of Thoughts’. For my contribution I will be exhibiting a piece on “The Miraculous Journey Of Tadpole Chan’, an episode from one of my favorite television ser read more
THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER ( 1947 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Mar 25, 2015
ETHEL BARRYMORE MONTH THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER ( 1947 ) For many years, I was eager to see this movie, and since it is relatively rare, it is hard to find, but when my friend sent me the DVD, I was euphoric about finally seeing this. After each viewing of this film, I can easily say that it cemen read more
NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART ( 1944 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Mar 21, 2015
ETHEL BARRYMORE MONTH NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART ( 1944 ) For my next review for Ethel Barrymore month, I’ve chosen “None But The Lonely Heart”, a film that stars Ethel Barrymore alongside the eminent Cary Grant. “None But The Lonely Heart” is an American classic writte read more
ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL KATHARINE HEPBURN BLOGATHON.
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Mar 18, 2015
I’m proud to announce that I have been accepted into the ‘Great Katharine Hepburn Blogathon’, which is hosted by Margaret Perry over at ‘The Great Katharine Hepburn’ blog. This event will take place during Katharine Hepburn’s Birthday weekend, May 9th-12th. Katha read more
CINEMASCOPE BLOGATHON: BLOOD ALLEY. ( 1955 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Mar 16, 2015
CINEMASCOPE BLOGATHON: “BLOOD ALLEY”. ( 1955 ) This year I’m participating in the Cinemascope Blogathon, which is hosted by Wide Screen World. For my contribution, I will be exhibiting the 1955 Cinemascope production “Blood Alley” starring Lauren Bacall and John Wayne. read more
PINKY ( 1949 )
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on Mar 15, 2015
ETHEL BARRYMORE MONTH “PINKY” ( 1949 ) When reviewing Ethel Barrymore movies, “Pinky” is a film not to be missed. While the movie may not be palatable to all Barrymore fans, considering that Ethel’s screen presence is only diminutive compared to some of her other films, read more