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Book Review- Judy: A Legendary Film Career (2)
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Nov 9, 2011
I have never considered myself a huge Judy Garland fan, but that’s not to say I don’t like her. I adore her. I respect her. I hold her in the highest regard. I suppose I never considered myself a fan because I do not feel worthy of that title. Honestly, like those who abused and exploite read more
Buster Keaton in Samuel Beckett’s “Film” (1965)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Nov 6, 2011
Whoa you guys… in my daily Buster Keaton foray (how do you start your day?), I came across this short film made by Sam Beckett in 1965. This is Beckett’s only attempt to crack the film medium, and it stars none other than Buster Keaton. This is more classic Beckett than classic Keaton, read more
Silent Film Star: Marie Doro.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Nov 4, 2011
Marie Doro (May 25, 1882 – October 9, 1956). She was a talented, beautiful star and the few silent films of hers that survive show a gifted natural actress who was an expert on Shakespeare and Elizabethan poetry, and possessed a wicked humor.
She had portrayed the role of Oliver Twist on s read more
Film Friday | Weekly Roundup (21)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Nov 4, 2011
Pretty Clever Film Gal was feeling a little empty to kick off this week. Buster Keaton month – over. Classic horror movies – over. My birthday – over. Then I remembered, Silent Sundays, the Grace Kelly exhibit at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, a slew of Hitchcock at the Lightbox, a doubl read more
TCM Classic Film Festival HEADS UP
Backlots Posted by Lara on Nov 4, 2011
Attention, all prospective attendees! Passes for the 3rd annual TCM Classic Film Festival will go on sale November 9. GET YOUR PASSES EARLY–last year they had 25,000 attendees. The theme this year is Style in Movies, and the opening night Gala screening will be a newly remastered version of read more
Film Noir Movie Posters: BURT LANCASTER
Where Danger Lives Posted by Mark on Oct 28, 2011
Hi all. In addition to numerous essays in the queue, I’m working on a few large poster projects (particularly a major top 100 countdown) that I’m planning to begin posting during the winter break between semesters. In the meantime, I’ve been working on some smaller star-centric mov read more
Film Friday | Weekly Roundup (22)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 28, 2011
Pretty Clever Film Gal has had a fabulous week, ya’ll. Really, the universe has been all smiles at me. And the cap of my great week is the most awesome time of year – Halloween! I love the tricks and treats, the thrills and chills, and, oh yeah, it happens to be my birthday. To celebrat read more
The Art Of Film Title Design Throughout Cinema History
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 22, 2011
One of my favorite title card designs Silent film fans understand the importance of title card design. Sometimes title cards support, sometimes they distract, but they are always key in a silent film. Like everything else about silent movies, title cards were an evolving form. Just as narrative for read more
In Memory: Silent Film Star Barbara Kent (December 16, 1907 – October 13, 2011).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Oct 21, 2011
Barbara Kent (December 16, 1907 – October 13, 2011). Was one of the last surviving stars of silent films, passed away in Palm Desert, Calif. She was 103. She began her Hollywood career in 1925, aged 17. She is best known for her performance with Greta Garbo in the film, Flesh and the Devil(1 read more
Film Friday | Weekly Roundup (23)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 21, 2011
The weather has turned icky here, friends and neighbors. Cold, dreary, rainy… perfect movie watching weather! Pretty Clever Film Gal is gearing up for a cozy weekend at Headquarters. I’m going to pop the corn, cuddle up with Classic Movie Puppy (she’s a HUGE Buster Keaton fan) and read more
Film Friday | Weekly Roundup (24)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 14, 2011
It’s been a quietish week here at PCF headquarters. Pretty Clever Film Gal has been busy, busy, busy! But we’ve got a blogroll now! Check out the sidebar to find links to my favorite silent and classic film bloggers, and a special section just for Toronto. Toronto is a pretty awesome fi read more
To Be or Not to Be - Carole Lombard's final film, directed by Ernst Lubitsch
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Oct 8, 2011
'The Lubitsch Touch' has been dissected and analyzed for decades. Billy Wilder, who had been protégé to director Ernst Lubitsch early on, put it succinctly: "The Lubitsch Touch is a light touch. But there are serious overtones in Lubitsch. He understood life..." In 1941, Lubitsch signed a three read more
FILM FASHION FEST: Day Two
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Oct 8, 2011
Another bright and shiny Big Apple morning. Three fashion-oriented films were on the menu, so shopping and photo-ops had to be appetizer-sized only. The main courses would start at 2:00 p.m
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French cuisine for Lunch:
LES PARAPLUIES DE CHERBOURG (1964)
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, by J read more
To Be or Not to Be - Carole Lombard's final film, directed by Ernst Lubitsch
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Oct 8, 2011
'The Lubitsch Touch' has been dissected and analyzed for decades. Billy Wilder, who had been protégé to director Ernst Lubitsch early on, put it succinctly: "The Lubitsch Touch is a light touch. But there are serious overtones in Lubitsch. He understood life..." In 1941, Lubitsch signed a three read more
To Be or Not to Be - Carole Lombard's final film, directed by Ernst Lubitsch
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Oct 8, 2011
For Carole & Company's "Carole-tennial (+3)," marking the 103rd anniversary of Hollywood legend Carole Lombard's birth, I'm taking a look at my favorite Carole Lombard film, director Ernst Lubitsch's To Be or Not to Be (1942). This was Lombard's last film, released just a month after her death. read more
Film Friday | Weekly Roundup (25)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 7, 2011
Wowee! It’s been quite the Buster Keaton -centric week! Buster is near and dear to my heart, so to see such an outpouring of affection and appreciation for him gives me the warm and fuzzies (I think that’s the correct technical term). Pretty Clever Films will be Bustering it up all mont read more
Film Friday | Weekly Roundup (26)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Sep 30, 2011
Well it’s another week done gone, ladies and gents! The weather in Toronto is a little nutty, ranging from downright nippy to warm enough for a/c in a single day. In true Canadian fashion, as soon as the sun peeks out, every man, woman, and child heads outside under the banner of “this read more
Fashion in Film Blogathon: Thank you!
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Sep 25, 2011
I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone who participated in the Fashion in Film Blogathon! I am absolutely thrilled with the response it got! You all sent in some truly fantastic articles and I loved reading every single one of them. Thank you all again for making it a great success read more
Fashion in Film Blogathon: Cary Grant, Style Icon
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Sep 24, 2011
Angela of the classic film blog The Hollywood Revue is hosting the Fashion in Film Blogathon. There are several excellent submissions for the event. Make sure to head over there to check it out! Many thanks to Angela for allowing me to participate! Cary Grant had style. Actually, Cary Grant has styl read more
Fashion in Film Blogathon: The Contributions
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Sep 24, 2011
The Trendsetters: Anna from Defiant Success takes a look at some of the greatest fashion trends set by classic films like From Here to Eternity, It Happened One Night, and Annie Hall. Le over at Crítica Retrô discusses the impact Esther Williams had on swimwear. Letty Lynton may have been pulled fro read more