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New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (21)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Hoo boy! Do I have a list of new classic film books for you! It took me a few weeks to gather this list and its finally here. I'm very impressed with what TCM/Running Press and University Press of Kentucky have coming up in their Fall catalogs. There are lots of good paperback editions of some big r read more
Coolest Classic Film Stuff I Own (Part Two) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Here is part two of my collection of classic film treasures. If you missed part one, make sure you take a look before you move on!
Books
Books books books. I love books. I especially love my collection of classic film books of which I have many. Every year I run a summer reading challenge to read more
Classic Film Indiegogo Campaigns (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Do you love classic films? Consider putting your money where your mouth is and support an Indiegogo campaign. Here are a few classic film related campaigns looking for donors.
Do you know of a campaign I missed? Let me know in the comments section below. read more
TCM Classic Film Festival Day Five Recap (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My last day at the TCM Classic Film Festival was a lot less hectic than the previous days. I unfortunately missed the screening of The Fiddler on the Roof and didn't get an opportunity to see director Norman Jewison in person. I really needed some extra sleep if I was going to make it through the la read more
Who I Met, Who I Saw and My Thoughts on the 2015 TCM Classic Film Festival (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This year's festival theme was History According to Hollywood but it might as well been something else. My nomination? Stars on the Red Carpet. TCM pulled out the big guns with their line-up of special guests this year. Not only that I got to see even more of my online friends at the festival than t read more
2013 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge ~ Share Your Reading List (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Did you sign up for my 2013 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge? There is still time to sign up to participate! The deadline is July 15th to sign up for the challenge. All you have to do is fill out my form and review up to 6 classic film books on your blog or Goodreads profile.
For those read more
Writing Elsewhere: Film Discoveries of 2020 at Rupert Pupkin Speaks
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Nov 30, -0001
If you're looking for film recommendations, take a look at the list I compiled of my favorite film discoveries of 2020 at Rupert Pupkin Speaks! This is a great series, full of amazing contributions. I recommend checking out the other lists as well. read more
TCM Classic Film Festival: Doctor X (1932) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This year's virtual TCM Classic Film Festival kicks off with some special presentations including the late night premiere of Doctor X (1932), recently restored by UCLA Film and Television Archive and The Film Foundation in association with Warner Bros. Entertainment. Doctor X was the first of read more
Weddings in Film ~ The Big Day ~ Father of the Bride (1950) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My Weddings in Film series explores the different stages of getting married as seen through classic movies. The fifth film, Father of the Bride (1950), takes a look at all the chaos of the days leading up to a wedding.
“I would like to say a few words about weddings. I’ve just read more
Charlie Chan teaches us about Classic Film distribution (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Hasty conclusion like gunpowder. Easy to explode. - Charlie Chan
Do you ever wonder why TCM won't show a particular movie? Do you ever think to yourself,"How did they pick the movies for that boxed set"? Do you find that your head starts to spin whenever you try to keep all the movie studio nam read more
2022 TCM Classic Film Festival: Opening Night Red Carpet Event
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The 2022 TCM Classic Film Festival kicked off with the opening night red carpet event at the TCL Chinese Theatre leading up to a special presentation for the 40th anniversary of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). I was on hand to photograph and interview the special guests as they walked the read more
Aelita, Queen of Mars (1924): Russia in Classic Film Blogathon
Random Pictures Posted by Amy on Nov 30, -0001
You will never get my fabulous headgear! Never! (Yuliya Solnetseva as Aelita) Well, it’s some kind of thing. As a portrait of the early Soviet state, “Aelita: Queen of Mars” (1924) is fascinating. As a film, less so. What makes it interesting is probably also what makes it not a gr read more
The Classic Film Collective: 7 Amazing Facts from Sidney Poitier’s Memoir The Measure of a Man
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This was originally published in the former The Classic Film Collective Patreon.The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiographyby Sidney PoitierHarperOnePaperback ISBN: 9780061357909272 pagesAmazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell's “You don't have to become something you're n read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (13) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It's that time again when I offer my dear readers a bevvy of bookish delights that are ready to make a dent in your bank account and find a home in your personal library. There are so many good offerings this Fall. I know I say that every time but each new round-up continues to amaze me.
Are you ne read more
2018 Classic Film Holiday Gift Guide (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Another holiday season is upon us and if you're looking for a gift for the classic film lover in your life you've come to the right place. Today I present to you my 2018 Classic Film Holiday Gift Guide. Here you'll find a variety of gift ideas that would make for great stocking stuffers or wrapped p read more
A Custom-Made Classic Film Calendar (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
A few months ago I was shopping online for a movie themed calendar. My search was in vain. What's available on the market is not great and for classic film fans like me the only calendar available is the same movie posters one that's been recycled year after year.
I wrote to Kate Gabrielle on the c read more
Lost in Translation: Odd classic film titles in Portuguese - musical edition
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001
Lost in Translation: Odd classic film titles in Portuguese - musical edition
Mamma
mia, here we go again! No, “Mamma Mia” is not among the titles showcased this
time at yet another installment of “lost in translation”. This month, it’s all
about singing and read more
Poolside screening of American Graffiti (1973) at the TCM Classic Film Festival (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
On the opening night of the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival, I headed
to the pool area of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for some entertainment. To kick
off the night they offered passholders a variety of free appetizers as well as
some music courtesy of a “Wolfman Jack”. There were profes read more
2013 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge ~ Final Round-up (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Here is the final round-up for the 2013 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge. Check out the First Round-Up and Second Round-Up if you haven't already.
Congratulations to Laura and Travis! They completed the 6 book challenge. Instead of awarding a prize to one winner, I decided to split the p read more
Lost in Translation: odd classic film titles in Portuguese - Hitchcock edition
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001
Lost in Translation: odd classic film titles in Portuguese - Hitchcock edition
August is a very Hitchcockian month. It marks Alfred Hitchcock’s
birthday- on August 13th - and also the birthday of his wife and constant
collaborator, Alma Reville - on August 14th. They were both born read more