Tag Archives: Fred Astaire

TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar: CMH Picks for Week Three (Feb 15)

Posted on February 15, 2014 by minooallen

  Turner Classic Movies: 31 Days of Oscar CMH Picks: Week Two Saturday February 15:  Talk of the Town at 8:00AM 7 Nominations: Best Picture, Best Writing Original Story, Best Writing Screenplay, Best Cinematography Black-and-White, Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration Black-and-White, Best Film Editing, Best … Continue reading →

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Musicals 101 (Part Seven): The Freed Unit

Posted on January 25, 2014 by minooallen

  The Freed Unit: MGM Musicals, the Evolution of Integration. There’s a saying you might know – it’s pretty popular among classic film buffs, and it goes a little something like this  “MGM has more stars than there are in heaven.” Well, I’m … Continue reading →

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Musicals 101 (Part Six): Fred and Ginger

Posted on January 11, 2014 by minooallen

  Musical 101: Fred and Ginger, The Reigning Royalty of Dance Without a doubt, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are the king and queen of the movie musical. Although absolutely wonderful on their own, together the two add up to … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Mark Sandrich at Work

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born October 26, 1901 (?) Director Mark Sandrich! Director Mark Sandrich began his film career working in the prop department, then moved on to directing shorts, and finally to directing feature length films.  During his 20-year film career, he directed … Continue reading →

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Musicals 101 (Part Three): Analyze the Dance, Part 1: Progression Integrated

Posted on October 1, 2013 by minooallen

Musicals 101: Analyze the Dance. Part 1: Progression Integrated. As I mentioned before, not all musicals are made the same. Although housed under the genre’s umbrella, the integrated musical and backstage musical evolved into very different creatures in relation to … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Irving Berlin

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Songwriting Legend, Irving Berlin, born May 11 in 1888! George Gershwin once said that Irving Berlin was “the greatest songwriter that has ever lived”.  That is no small compliment!!!  And how could I possible argue … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Fred Astaire

Posted on May 10, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Fred Astaire, born May 10th, 1899! Eleven. That is the number of Fred Astaire films I own. He manages to pop up in my film collection more than any other star. Sure, part of … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Producer Pandro S. Berman

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born March 28, 1905 Legendary Producer Pandro S. Berman! Before I start, I must add a quick ‘disclaimer’ —  this post is only labeled a ‘Mini’ tribute because it is ‘mini’ in ‘written’ content — but given that Pandro S. Berman … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Cary Grant

Posted on January 18, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Cary Grant, Born January 18th, 1904! If there were an equation for the perfect Hollywood Male Star persona it would probably go a little something like this: ridiculou good looks + charm  ­+ … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Magnet Madness: Top Hat (Today’s Entry Task…)

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

Classic Movie Magnet Madness Entry Task for today… In order to win today’s Top Hat Classic Movie Magnet, be the FIRST person to TWEET the correct answer to the following question. (US and Canada entries only please, sorry) Fill-in-the-Blank Question … Continue reading →

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