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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
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
A word about 'persona'
The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on Apr 23, 2012
A word about 'persona'
Labels:
film theory,
Introduction,
Persona/Star Text
Photo by George Hoyningen-Huene
Vanity Far 1934
Katharine Hepburn
frequently and repeatedly shattered the gender stereotypes which dictated the
roles a woman could and should play on screen. She refused read more
One of a Kind: Kay Thompson
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Apr 22, 2012
Kay Thompson, born
in St. Louis early in the 20th Century (1909 is the general consensus, but there is some disagreement), can be most easily be described as unique.
Eloise in Paris (1957)
On-screen she is remembered
for her role as vibrant, sophisticated Maggie Prescott in Funny Fa read more
One of a Kind: Kay Thompson
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Apr 22, 2012
Kay Thompson, born
in St. Louis early in the 20th Century (1909 is the general consensus, but there is some disagreement), can be most easily be described as unique.
Eloise in Paris (1957)
On-screen she is remembered
for her role as vibrant, sophisticated Maggie Prescott in Funny Fa read more
A morte neste jardim (1956)
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Apr 19, 2012
A morte neste jardim (1956) Todo diretor tem marcas que o definem e o tornam facilmente identificável por seu público. Mas isso não impede que filmes peculiares surjam dentro de filmografias ricas e sejam quase esquecidos exatamente por sua peculiaridade. Neste filme de 1956, Buñuel passeia read more
A Meditation on Mad Men
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Apr 1, 2012
"...nostalgia. It's delicate...but potent...in Greek, nostalgia literally means 'the pain from an old wound.' It's a twinge in your heart, far more powerful than memory alone."
Sterling Cooper's creative director Don Draper is pitching his promotional concept to Kodak, a prospective client read more
A Meditation on Mad Men
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Apr 1, 2012
"...nostalgia. It's delicate...but potent...in Greek, nostalgia literally means 'the pain from an old wound.' It's a twinge in your heart, far more powerful than memory alone."
Sterling Cooper's creative director Don Draper is pitching his promotional concept to Kodak, a prospective client read more
A Tribute to The Archers: 49th Parallel
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on Mar 26, 2012
Today it is my pleasure to join devoted film fans by posting a contribution to the Classic Film and TV Tribute to the Archers: A Powell & Pressburger Movie Blogathon.Although the first film to officially feature The Archers onscreen logo is 1941s One of Our Aircraft is Missing I believe The Arc read more