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Watch It: The Great Gatsby (1926)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 8, 2013
Speaking of The Great Gatsby, I thought we could take a minute to talk about the first film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby from 1926. The film was directed by Herbert Brenon, produced by Adolph Zukor and Jesse Lasky, and distributed by Paramount. Warner Baxter star read more
It Had to Be You (1947)
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on May 3, 2013
It Had to Be You(1947). A romantic/comedy. Cast: Ginger Rogers and Cornel Wilde. The main set with the beautiful staircase had been previously used in the film, Holiday. Producer Don Hartman attempted to rent the Hope Diamond for Ginger Rogers to wear but was unsuccessful.
Much to her pare read more
Go Check It Out – Movies, Silently
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Apr 30, 2013
A delightful image from the Movies,. Silently site It’s probably about time for me to do another link dump post where I just give ya a whole bunch of links to articles and sites that have caught my eye lately, but I think I’ll probably save that for the weekend. There are, however, a cou read more
Go Check It Out – Movies, Silently
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Apr 30, 2013
A delightful image from the Movies,. Silently site It’s probably about time for me to do another link dump post where I just give ya a whole bunch of links to articles and sites that have caught my eye lately, but I think I’ll probably save that for the weekend. There are, however, a cou read more
LIVE FROM THE TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL DAY 4 (Closing Day): “Gilda,” Women of Early Hollywood, “It Happened One Night,” “The General,” Closing Night Party
Backlots Posted by Lara on Apr 29, 2013
Well readers, the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival has come to a close. It has been a busy and very exciting 4 days, and your author is at once exhilarated, exhausted, and ready for next year! In my humble opinion, this 4th day held the best lineup of the festival. Gilda was first on the agenda at t read more
And so it ends: Review of the last day of the TCM Film Festival
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Apr 29, 2013
As I sit waiting for my flight to Atlanta, GA from Los Angeles, CA, here is a recap of the last day (Sunday, April 28) of the TCM Film Festival. Tomorrow I’ll write a review of the overall experience. Come September (1961) starring Rock Hudson, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin and Gina Lollobrigida. I read more
LIVE FROM THE TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL DAY 2: “Libeled Lady,” “Notorious,” Hollywood Home Movies, “It,” “A Foreign Affair”
Backlots Posted by Lara on Apr 27, 2013
Day 2 of the TCM Classic Film Festival got underway early this morning with screenings beginning at the 9:00 hour. Libeled Lady, my screening choice for this time block, began not long thereafter at 9:30, and this was one of the events I was most looking forward to. Libeled Lady is a read crowd-pl read more
We Describe the Movie...You Name It! (1)
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Apr 24, 2013
This is our 4th edition of this type of quiz. The rules are easy: Name each film below based on our vague description. Be sure to include the question number with your response. Please don't answer all the questions so others can play, too. There is one film that is the single best answer read more
Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained: How Good it is to Kill Fascists, Racists and Slave Owners!
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Apr 16, 2013
Ladies and Gentlemen, What we have here is a most unique and historic occasion! This is not only the first guest post ever on this blog, but it is also a bi-lingual post. My cousin Rodrigo Guéron on Facebook posted a brilliant essay about Django Unchained . I thought it was great and asked him read more
Watch It: The Tramp (1915) (1)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on Apr 11, 2013
The Tramp, released on April 11, 1915, turns 98 today. This is it – the movie that launched Charlie Chaplin’s character The Tramp into movie history. It’s not his first film – it’s his 6th in the Essanay series. It’s not even the first appearance of The Tramp read more
Watch It: The Tramp (1915) (2)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on Apr 11, 2013
The Tramp, released on April 11, 1915, turns 98 today. This is it – the movie that launched Charlie Chaplin’s character The Tramp into movie history. It’s not his first film – it’s his 6th in the Essanay series. It’s not even the first appearance of The Tramp read more
Watch It: Meet John Doe (1941) (1)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on Apr 10, 2013
I’m in a Capra kind mood, I guess. Actually, I’m sitting in press screenings for Hot Docs at the moment, watching movies. You should totally be watching movies too. Which is why I will now suggest that you angle your monitor so your co-workers can’t see it and watch the magnificen read more
Watch It: Meet John Doe (1941) (2)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on Apr 10, 2013
I’m in a Capra kind mood, I guess. Actually, I’m sitting in press screenings for Hot Docs at the moment, watching movies. You should totally be watching movies too. Which is why I will now suggest that you angle your monitor so your co-workers can’t see it and watch the magnificen read more
Watch It: Long Pants (1927) (1)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on Apr 9, 2013
Long Pants (sometimes known as Johnny Newcomer) is not only a vehicle for silent comedy star Harry Langdon, it’s one of Frank Capra’s earliest films. Released in 1927, Long Pants centers around Harry Shelby (Langdon) who has been kept in knee-pants for years by his overbearing parents. read more
Watch It: Long Pants (1927) (2)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on Apr 9, 2013
Long Pants (sometimes known as Johnny Newcomer) is not only a vehicle for silent comedy star Harry Langdon, it’s one of Frank Capra’s earliest films. Released in 1927, Long Pants centers around Harry Shelby (Langdon) who has been kept in knee-pants for years by his overbearing parents. read more
If It's Tuesday, Then It Must Be Grace Kelly (2)
All Good Things Posted by monty on Apr 9, 2013
I haven't done a Grace Kelly Tuesday post in awhile so I figure I would do one right quick before Tuesday ends. Just a few choice quotes from Princess Grace herself.
Hollywood amuses me. Holier-than-thou for the public and unholier-than-the-devil in reality.
I'll tell you one of the reasons read more
What's the Movie? We Describe It...You Name It!
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Apr 6, 2013
This is our 3rd edition of this type of quiz, so you probably know the drill. If not, well, the rules are easy: Name each film below based on our (rather) vague description. Be sure to include the question number with your response. Please don't answer all the questions so others can play, too. Ther read more
Tag, I'm It or Ach du Liebster!
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Apr 4, 2013
My friend Karen over at Shadows and Satin has presented me with a Liebster Award, which, I have learned, does not include money, or even bitcoins. And if it is discovered that I have posed for nude photos, I must relinquish my title. Nevertheless, it is an opportunity to answer a few questions that read more
Tag, I'm It or Ach du Liebster!
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Apr 4, 2013
My friend Karen over at Shadows and Satin has presented me with a Liebster Award, which, I have learned, does not include money, or even bitcoins. And if it is discovered that I have posed for nude photos, I must relinquish my title. Nevertheless, it is an opportunity to answer a few questions that read more
This is it!
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Apr 3, 2013
The time Carole Lombard fans have waited for since 2011 is here at last...the finals of the Favorite Classic Movie Actress Tourney (2013 version). She's faced an array of challenging opponents over the years, and this may well be her toughest yet -- Bette Davis, who won the 1940s bracket while Lomba read more