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Final Roundup: 2022 Classic Film Reading Challenge (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The 2022 Classic Film Reading Challenge is officially over. I'm so proud of all the participants for tackling their stack of books and for everyone's continued enthusiasm for the challenge. Great work! I look forward to seeing what you all read next year.This year 13 participants finished the challe read more
Holiday Gift Guide for Classic Film Fans (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Do you have a classic film fan in your life? Or perhaps you are one and want to spread the joy to others? Why not buy a classic film themed gift for them for the holidays? Now I could list a whole bunch of DVDs, Blu-Rays and Boxed Sets for you but that's no fun. You could easily just browse some gre read more
Girls on Film by Alicia Malone (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Girls on FilmLessons from a Life of Watching Women in Moviesby Alicia MaloneMango PublishingPaperback ISBN: 9781642506563 March 2022 224 pages Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Larry Edmunds — Powell'sThis review was originally published at the Classic Film Collective read more
The Classic Film Collective: 7 Life Lessons from Cicely Tyson’s Memoir
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.Just as I Amby Cicely TysonHarperCollinsPaperback ISBN: 9780062931078432 pagesAmazon — Barnes and Noble — Larry Edmund's— Powell'sOn January 26th, 2021, HarperCollins published Cicely Tyson’ read more
TCM Classic Film Festival: Doctor X (1932) (2)
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
The Classic Film Collective: Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphant
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.Olivia de Havilland: Lady Triumphantby Victoria AmadorUniversity Press of KentuckyPaperback ISBN: 9780813154657404 pagesAmazon — Barnes and NobleOlivia de Havilland lived 104 glorious years and was the last o read more
TCM Classic Film Festival 2018: Recap #4 (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Day #3 of the TCM Classic Film Festival kicked off with one of the screenings I was most excited about: the 50th anniversary of one of my very favorite movies Bullitt (1968).
I got in line a couple hours early (by accident) and it was lucky for me that my husband and Robby, of Dea read more
TCM Classic Film Festival 2017: Day 2 Recap (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Greetings from the Hollywood! On Friday I attended my fifth hand and footprint ceremony and it's my fourth time covering this event for my blog. The honorees this time were Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner. It was the first time a father and son have been honored with dual imprints in cement. There were l read more
TCM Classic Film Festival: Day #4 Recap
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
TCL Chinese Theater
The first full day of the TCM Classic Film Festival started with one of my favorite events: a hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater (now the TCL). This time around the honoree was legendary director Francis Ford Coppola. This is the fourth imprint cerem read more
TCM Classic Film Festival 2018: Recap #2 (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
On the first full day of the TCM Classic Film Festival, I was furiously preparing for my red carpet interviews. This is the third year in a row that I've been able to greet and interview guests as they walk the carpet for the opening night premiere.
Before I headed over to the TCL Chinese Theatre c read more
TCM Classic Film Festival 2015: Day Two Recap (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Christopher Plummer's hand and footprints in cement.
Sleep? Who needs sleep? I got up early on Friday to attend the Christopher Plummer Hand and Footprint Ceremony at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre courtyard. Last year's event with Jerry Lewis was so much fun so I was looking forward to this one. B read more
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) and Margaret O'Brien at the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I had the pleasure of attending a very special screening of Meet Me in St. Louis (1944). It took place in the TCL Chinese Theatre (Grauman's Chinese) and actress Margaret O'Brien was in attendance. Seeing O'Brien at the TCM Classic Film Festival was an experience I'll never forget. In fact, I saw he read more
2020 Classic Film Holiday Gift Guide (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Today I'm proud to share with you my 2020 Classic Film Holiday Gift Guide. It's a little late to be sharing (better late than never right?) but these are great options for last-minute gifts or to treat yourself with. These are mostly new products but I also included one older release. I did th read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (8) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
There's nothing like cozying up to a fire with a hot drink and a good book. Stock up for winter with some reading material. Need some suggestions? I’ve got you covered with a brand new list of upcoming classic film books. Publication dates range from January to April 2017.
Are you new to my l read more
2013 Classic Film Holiday Gift Guide (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This year's holiday gift guide is exclusively made up of items that I own and love plus a couple of extras. I think these will make great gifts for classic film lovers of all kinds. My guide does include some affiliate links. You don't have to shop with them but if you do thank you! And now on to th read more
TCM Classic Film Festival Day #3 Recap (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Friday was the second official day of the TCM Classic Film Festival but my third day. As I had predicted, I didn't wake up early enough to go see Libeled Lady (1936). I wish I had more energy and a personal driver to take me everywhere I need to go.
I spent the day with my husband which was nice read more
The First Film: The Greatest Mystery in Cinema History (1)
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
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (8) (3)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Finally it's getting warm here in New England. For me, warmer weather means a lot more time spent outdoors reading. I love sitting on my front porch with a tall glass of iced tea and a good book.
My summer reading challenge will be announced soon. In the meantime, here is a list of new classic film read more
2023 Classic Film Reading Challenge
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
2023 #ClassicFilmReading ChallengeMay 20th to September 15th, 2023It's my honor to announce that the 2023 #ClassicFilmReading Challenge is now live! Every year I host this challenge to encourage you to read and review six classic film books this summer/winter (depending on which hemispher read more
Interview with Philip Hopkins of The Film Detective (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Philip Hopkins of The Film Detective (Photo source)
I had the pleasure of interviewing Philip Hopkins, the founder of The Film Detective. What is The Film Detective? It is a classic film distribution company based in my home state of Massachusetts that digitally restores classic film, mostly public read more