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New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (23)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I've returned with an exciting new edition to my classic film book round ups. Every time I curate these lists I worry that this will be the one that disappoints. But they never do. I really like this selection of memoirs, coffee table books, scholarly texts, reissues and paperbacks. There is really read more
First Roundup: 2022 Classic Film Reading Challenge (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm excited to share the first round-up of reviews for this year's Classic Film Reading Challenge. I'm so impressed with the reviews in this batch. A wide variety of selections and there are some very thorough reviews as well as great YouTube videos from Lee, Andy and Robert! Chris and Andy ar read more
2013 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This week marks Out of the Past's 6th Blog Anniversary! I would like to celebrate by hosting a 2013 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge.
Your challenge, if you choose to accept, is to read up to 6 classic film related books this summer. You can read 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 books total but your ch read more
Lost in translation: odd classic film titles in Portuguese – Part 1
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001
Lost in translation: odd classic film titles in Portuguese – Part 1
I
was talking with some fellow bloggers about classic movies when a
thought crossed my brain: I had to memorize the titles of classic
films at least twice, once in their original English and once as they
were tran read more
Hollywood Tiki: Film in the Era of the Pineapple Cocktail (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Hollywood TikiFilm in the Era of the Pineapple Cocktailby Adam Foshko and Jason HendersonThe History PressPaperback ISBN: 9781467149907208 pagesAugust 2022Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell's“Tiki Culture was never about a real place but about the escape to imaginary places—n read more
Weddings in Film ~ Whose Wedding is it Anyways? ~ Double Wedding (1937) (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 fourth film, Double Wedding (1937), asks the question: whose wedding is it anyways?
Congratulations on setting a date for your wedding! Not only is your family very excited about t read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (11) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
It’s time for some more classic film books! Because you can never have enough of those. Right? I’m way over due on my latest new books round-up. For those who have been waiting, thanks for your patience.
Whether you need a last minute option for your summer reading or you’re shopp read more
ALERT to all Classic Film Bloggers (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
A Google Alert for keywords "Charles Emmett Mack" alerted me to the fact that http://pakway.blogspot.com and it's mirror site http://guromusic.blogspot.com have stolen entire posts from my site. I have gone through the site thoroughly, identified all of my blog posts and have written to the blog adm read more
2022 TCM Classic Film Festival: My Picks (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The 2022 TCM Classic Film Festival kicks off in Hollywood in just a few days. I'm thrilled to be going back in person; it'll be my first time back since 2018. After a couple of years of virtual festivals it's exciting to be able to see friends and attend special events in real life. I'll read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (14) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Books, books and more books. One can never have enough books, especially classic film ones! I keep hearing from folks that you love these round-ups so I'll keep bringing them to you. They're a labor of love (no, seriously it's about 2 weeks worth of research!) and I hope if anything they're useful. read more
2017 Classic Film Holiday Gift Guide (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm proud to present my Holiday Gift Guide for 2017. In my guide you'll find a wide variety of gift ideas for the classic film lover in your life. These are also great products that you can buy for yourself with gift cards or holiday cash.
I split the guide into two sections. First is recommendat read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (12) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
New year, new books! I'm excited to present to you another classic film book round-up. There are so many new releases that I had to be a tad more selective this time. I didn't include some of the higher priced scholarly books and kept mostly to trade and books that I thought you all would be interes read more
2023 TCM Classic Film Festival: Day #1 Recap
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Greetings from rainy Los Angeles! The 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival kicked off on Thursday April 13th but the festivities have been going on all week.On Tuesday I met up with some classic film friends for dinner at Smoke House, a Burbank steak house that's been operating since 1946.Before din read more
Film Noir: Light and Shadow
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Film Noir: Light and Shadow
edited by Alain Silver and James Ursini
Paperback ISBN: 9781495058974
February 2017
352 pages
Applause Theatre and Cinema Books
Amazon - Barnes and Noble - Powells
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Film no read more
The First Film: The Greatest Mystery in Cinema History (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Who created the first film? It may not be who you think.
During the late 19th century, several inventors were working furiously on the technology that would produce moving pictures. Some of these figures are well-known including the Lumiere Brothers, Thomas Edison and others not so much. But have read more
My Top Picks for the 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This time next week I'll be in Hollywood for the TCM Classic Film Festival. It'll be the sixth year attending the festival and also my sixth covering the event as press. Stay tuned as I'll have lots of posts coming up including daily recaps and in-depth looks at individual screenings and panel discu read more
First Roundup: 2023 Classic Film Reading Challenge
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm excited to share the first round-up of reviews for this year's Classic Film Reading Challenge.We currently have 36 submitted reviews and plenty more coming. Chuck and Laura are leading the challenge with four review each! We still have about two months left in the challenge so plenty read more
Coolest Classic Film Stuff I Own (Part One) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Classic film fans are collectors. We can’t help it. Some of us collect movies, others collect autographs and paper ephemera while some chose to collect experiences and memories instead. Part of expressing our love for movies is gathering those objects and memories that mean the most to us.
I read more
Books Written by Classic Film Bloggers (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Classic film bloggers are a talented bunch. Did you know that several of them have written books? Below is a collection of their published works. If I missed any that you think should be included, please let me know and I'll add them to the list. Enjoy!
Missing Reels: A Novel
Farra read more
39ª Giornate del Cinema Muto – 39th Pordenone Silent Film Festival
Critica Retro Posted by Lê on Nov 30, -0001
39ª Giornate del Cinema Muto – 39th Pordenone Silent Film Festival Por muito tempo, eu tinha como desejo ir um dia ao paraíso dos amantes de cinema mudo, a Giornate del Cinema Muto em Pordenone, Itália. Neste ano, por causa da pandemia, o evento foi realizado virtualmente... e eu read more