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Season’s Greetings, “Good News” from MGM
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 23, 2014
It’s been an unusually busy few weeks around my neck of the woods, but I didn’t want the holiday season to go by without extending wishes to all those who’ve been so supportive of Once Upon a Screen. To you and yours… And because I think we could all use good news these days read more
Nice mug Edward G. Robinson as BROTHER ORCHID (1940)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 11, 2014
Edward G. Robinson is best remembered for his portrayals of hardened criminals – and rightfully so. When it comes to mugs and gorillas in the movies he’s as bad as they come. “Some people have youth, some have beauty – I have menace.” In truth, however, the cultured read more
The Verdict (1982)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 8, 2014
It is the story of a man, a story of redemption that also happens to be one of the best courtroom dramas ever made that I dedicate this post to. It is Sidney Lumet‘s, The Verdict released on this day in 1982. It is quite the film. The Verdict is filmed from a David Mamet script based on a read more
The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 6, 2014
The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone. ~George Elliot ◊ We know he is a force for good from the moment we see him. The streets are buzzing with the excitement of Christmas. Children read more
The A-B-Cs of CARY GRANT, #TCM Star of the Month for December
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Dec 1, 2014
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) could not have chosen a better actor as its Star of the Month for December than Cary Grant. It’s the perfect way to end a stellar year for the network, as I mentioned in my recent interview with Charlie Tabesh, Senior VP of Programming for TCM. Slated to feature read more
HOLIDAY FOR DRUMSTICKS (1949) starring Daffy Duck
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 27, 2014
There’s really no better way to spend Thanksgiving than with a story about generosity and friendship – Daffy Duck style!? With warm wishes to all here’s a spoiler-stuffed Thanksgiving treat… Thanksgiving day nears and an old hillbilly couple – Maw and Paw – prepa read more
An interview with TCM’s Charles Tabesh – on programming, #TCMFF 2015 and #TCMparty
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 26, 2014
I Googled “programming guru” and Charles Tabesh’s name didn’t come up. I’m speechless. Osborne: “The Face of TCM” It’s been a hell of a year for Turner Classic Movies! A leading authority in classic film, the network kicked off what is by my estimati read more
Good things come in threes – Once Upon a Screen…A Third Anniversary
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 24, 2014
Once Upon a Screen celebrates its third anniversary this week and I have a lot to be thankful for… For one – who’d a thought?! It still surprises me that I’m part of a community made up of fantastic writers whose passion for classic film and the golden age of Hollywood never read more
Thomas Mitchell defines WHAT A CHARACTER!
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 17, 2014
If there’s a name synonymous with versatility in acting that name is Thomas Mitchell. Equally adept at comedy and drama, Mitchell made memorable appearances in some of the greatest movies of the golden age. He was Gerald O’Hara in Victor Fleming’s GONE WITH THE WIND, Doc Boone read more
What a Character! Ann Doran and Lurene Tuttle
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 15, 2014
This is a special guest post by Theresa Brown ◊ As I scroll down the names of the participants in this third annual “WHAT A CHARACTER!” blogathon, I feared my picks would get lost in the shuffle of greats. But when I pounced on Aurora (I mean, politely asked her) if I could participate in one read more
Fairy Tales a la Looney Tunes / Merrie Melodies
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 9, 2014
Warner Bros. (WB) created its animation division, Looney Tunes in 1930 in response to Disney’s popular series Silly Symphonies. Soon, a second series titled Merrie Melodies was added to the WB animation arsenal, making the studio ready to break the mold. Well, almost – It was actually read more
“Tyrone Power: Man, Myth and Movie Idol” exhibit at The Hollywood Museum
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 7, 2014
The Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building Celebrates “Tyrone Power: Man, Myth & Movie Idol” Centennial Celebration The Nation’s Largest Exhibit Of Authentic Memorabilia Honors His Life Hollywood, CA, November 5, 2014 – The Hollywood Museum debuts “Tyrone read more
1951 Film Noir Poster Gallery
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 5, 2014
For #Noirvember I return to images and a gallery to pay homage to film noir releases of 1951. I don’t think many of us would argue that they don’t make movies like they used to, I say they also don’t make posters like they used to either. I adore these images – the cynical read more
This month on #TCM…ME…and legends of the Silent Era
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 2, 2014
Imagine me talking to Ben Mankiewicz on TCM! I received an email in early June from Courtney O’Brien an Associate Producer on TCM’s Studio Group. Noralil Fores, who manages social media for the network had suggested me to Courtney to take part in a new project launching in November, a &# read more
HOPE: ENTERTAINER OF THE CENTURY – Giveaway
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 1, 2014
Update The first winner is….. Victoria Rendon!! CONGRATULATIONS! The next winner will be chosen at random from the list of those who: Tweet an answer to: What is your favorite Bob Hope Movie? You must copy me, @CitizenScreen and @SimonBooks in your tweet. and On Facebook: Who is your favor read more
HOPE: ENTERTAINER OF THE CENTURY – Review and Giveaway
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Nov 1, 2014
I’ve been reading quite a bit lately about a few of the personalities that graced the stages of vaudeville. It’s no surprise to anyone that those entertainers had a will that exceeded that of “normal” humans. The lives of most vaudevillians was tough with little stability, read more
What is it about GILDA?
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 29, 2014
During the TCM Classic Film Festival in 2012 we filled the Egyptian Theater to watch a sixty-six year old movie. While that’s nothing strange during the event or for the classic film fans in attendance, there was a palpable excitement about watching this particular movie, one most of us had read more
CMBA Forgotten Stars Blogathon: Eddie Cantor
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 27, 2014
On Saturday, October 30, 1937 Eddie Cantor was honored with a testimonial dinner at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. The event, which was broadcast by the Columbia Broadcasting System was in celebration of Cantor’s 25th anniversary as a star. In attendance were the Postmaster-General, read more
THE HAUNTING (1963) at #LoewsJersey
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 26, 2014
I spent almost my entire weekend watching classic horror at the Landmark Loews in Jersey City. Lucky! On Friday night they featured F. W. Murnau’s NOSFERATU and last night great crowds assembled for a fantastic double bill, James Whale’s FRANKENSTEIN (1931) followed by Robert Wise’ read more
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) at #LoewsJersey
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 25, 2014
NOSFERATU, EINE SYMPHONIE DES GRAUENS (1922) wurde durch die richtige letzte Nacht gegeben at the Landmark Loews in Jersey City last night – and it was terrific. Noted as a free adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula NOSFERATU, directed by F. W. Murnau is the earliest known film to feature read more