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A pergunta que não quer calar: Cidadão Kane ou Casablanca?
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Jul 21, 2012
A pergunta que não quer calar: Cidadão Kane ou Casablanca? É inevitável não topar com listas dos melhores filmes já feitos ou mesmo ter uma vontade louca de fazer sua própria lista, por mais complicado que isso seja. Dois filmes feitos na década de 1940 são fortes candidatos ao título read more
"Jewel Robbery": A Little Gem
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Jul 17, 2012
Please forgive me.
I have been raised in a cynical age, so expressions of sincerity don't come easily to me. On the one hand, I am a firm believer in what Lily Tomlin once said: "No matter how cynical you get, it's never enough to keep up." On the other, when I come across something that's genuinel read more
WHAT A CHARACTER!
Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on Jul 17, 2012
Another blogathon! One with character!
This summer is proving to be a landmark in the classic film
blogosphere. Events are planned covering an array of fabulous classic
films, movie stars and topics on all things movies.
Borrowing a catch-phrase from our beloved, home of the classics, read more
A night of Potemkin
Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on Jul 9, 2012
Recently, I had the pleasure to experience a silent film landmark in a fun evening with friends. Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 infamous "The Battleship Potemkin" was showing with live orchestral accompaniment at the local arts center. A rare treat in such a setting to be certain. So, I contacted read more
Singin' and Dancin' into a Theater Near You
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Jul 6, 2012
Gene Kelly, "singin' and dancin' in the rain..."
In honor of the 60th anniversary of its original release, Singin’ in the Rain returns to theaters nationwide next Thursday, July 12, for one night only.
This perfect opportunity for classic film fans to see one of the great Hollywood classic read more
Singin' and Dancin' into a Theater Near You
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Jul 6, 2012
Gene Kelly, "singin' and dancin' in the rain..."
In honor of the 60th anniversary of its original release, Singin’ in the Rain returns to theaters nationwide next Thursday, July 12, for one night only.
This perfect opportunity for classic film fans to see one of the great Hollywood classic read more
STAGE DOOR (1937): A Feminist Perspective
The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on Jul 2, 2012
STAGE DOOR (1937): A Feminist Perspective
Labels:
Andrew Britton,
Desk Set (1957),
Eve Arden,
Ginger Rogers,
Gregory La Cava,
Lucille Ball,
Stage Door (1937),
Susan Ware
Because Katharine Hepburn’s star text in so many of her film roles reads as a liberated feminist, the aud read more
William Wyler's "The Letter" (1940) - Starting with a Bang
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Jun 28, 2012
This piece is my contribution for The Movie Projector's blogathon in honor of William Wyler. Click here for more information and links to participating blogs.
Of director William Wyler, Bette Davis once declared, “It
was he who helped me realize my full potential as an actress.” read more
William Wyler's "The Letter" (1940) - Starting with a Bang
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Jun 28, 2012
This piece is my contribution for The Movie Projector's blogathon in honor of William Wyler. Click here for more information and links to participating blogs.
Of director William Wyler, Bette Davis once declared, “It
was he who helped me realize my full potential as an actress.” read more
"A Little Erratic"
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Jun 25, 2012
From Warner Bros. story editor Jacob Wilk to Production Head Darryl Zanuck:
April 6, 1932
The author of I Am a Fugitive from a Georgia Chain Gang is coming out to report April 13th. He has to be undercover and is traveling under a phoney name. That name is Richard M. Crane, though his real name is read more
A Classic Movie Wedding
Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on Jun 22, 2012
Some people have passion for classic film. And a few people love classic film so much they celebrate it as a theme for their wedding. I can happily claim both. For those of you who may have discovered in a recent podcast I co-hosted on the recently disbanded The Cinementals, I revealed that I was ma read more
The Anatomy of a Golddigger
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 14, 2012
All the elements that make a successful Gold Digger. Thanks to Gold Diggers of
1933 (1933) and Footlight Parade (1933).
1. Legs
2. Eyes
3. Hair
4. A Good Figure
5. Snappy Outfit
6. Finally, a read more
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on Jun 12, 2012
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (F.W. Murnau, 1927)
Master of German Expressionism, Freidrich Wilhelm
Murnau was along G.W. Pabst and Fritz Lang the most important German
director of its time. He is also one of the main influence on the young career
of Alfred Hitchcock. It is
interesting and also a read more
"The Best Years of Our Lives": A Beginning
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Jun 5, 2012
"The Best Years of Our Lives" opens and closes, roughly, at an airfield.
In the beginning, it's the point of re-entry for three World War II vets -- banker Al (Oscar-winner Fredric March), soda jerk turned bombardier Fred (Dana Andrews) and sailor Homer (Harold Russell), who has lost both of his ha read more
Third Time’s A Charm
Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on May 25, 2012
Now has come the time of the year where you have to vote for the most exciting and awesome poll of all! This is the comeback of The Most Influential Directors of All Time 3rd edition.
Let’s have a look back at the first year, we had to choose 25 picks and name the most inf read more
Todos a bordo! Filmes com trens - Parte 1
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Apr 30, 2012
Todos a bordo! Filmes com trens - Parte 1 Sugestão de consumo: Enquanto lê este post, escute esta obra-prima do compositor Heitor Villa-Lobos. O trem foi um meio de transporte utilíssimo e que certamente marcou a vida de muitas pessoas. Acredito que vários leitores tenham read more
A Dream of Audrey…
Christy Putnam Posted by Christy Putnam on Apr 28, 2012
Originally Posted on Apr 28, 2012 As soon as I had arrived at the Hollywood Roosevelt, I unpacked after the unusually smooth check-in process, enjoyed a long, tall glass of iced tea, and felt the call of the styled. I headed for the elevator, and felt I truly hit terra firma when I landed in the lob read more
A Tale of Two Epics: I, Claudius
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Apr 26, 2012
Josef von Sternberg, Merle Oberon and Charles Laughton
In 1934, British scholar/writer Robert Graves published his best known and most successful work, the sweeping historical novel I, Claudius, written in the form of an autobiography by the Roman Emperor Claudius (10 B.C. - 54 A.D.). 40 years late read more
A Tale of Two Epics: I, Claudius
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Apr 26, 2012
Josef von Sternberg, Merle Oberon and Charles Laughton
In 1934, British scholar/writer Robert Graves published his best known and most successful work, the sweeping historical novel I, Claudius, written in the form of an autobiography by the Roman Emperor Claudius (10 B.C. - 54 A.D.). 40 years late read more
National Park Week 2012: A Passion for National Parks
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Apr 24, 2012
Pearl Harbor
This week, April 21-29, 2012, is National Park Week,
which means it’s a perfect time to reflect on the value of “America’s Best Idea.”
My own love affair with the national parks is of fairly recent date, but I have
gotten so much out of my visits that I’m read more