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10 Things to Love about WITHOUT LOVE (1945)
The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on May 3, 2014
10 Things to Love about WITHOUT LOVE (1945)
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Without Love (1945)
Harold S. Buquet's WITHOUT LOVE (1945) is without doubt one of Katharine Hepburn's most underrated films. She plays a Jamie Rowan, a scientist's daughter who rents out read more
10 Things to Love about WITHOUT LOVE (1945) (2)
The Great Katharine Hepburn Posted by Margaret Perry on May 3, 2014
10 Things to Love about WITHOUT LOVE (1945)
Harold S. Buquet's WITHOUT LOVE (1945) is without doubt one of Katharine Hepburn's most underrated films. She plays a Jamie Rowan, a scientist's daughter who rents out part of her Washington DC home to a Pat Jamieson (Spencer Tracy), a scienti read more
Ten Little Things I Love About The Graduate
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on May 2, 2014
The first moment we see Mrs. Robinson at the party. She looks so utterly lost and alone even though she’s surrounded by friends, just like Benjamin. The Robinsons’ bar area. Mrs. Braddock’s poolside outfit. Although I’m sure that jacket would cause some really unfortunate read more
5 Reasons Why English Majors Will Love Ball of Fire
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on May 1, 2014
This entry is part of the Romantic Comedy blogathon cohosted by Backlots and Carole and Co. In trying to get friends to give old movies a chance, I often start with Ball of Fire, mainly because I know many English majors/graduate students, few of whom predict what delights are waiting for them in t read more
5 Reasons Why English Majors Will Love Ball of Fire
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on May 1, 2014
This entry is part of the Romantic Comedy blogathon cohosted by Backlots and Carole and Co. In trying to get friends to give old movies a chance, I often start with Ball of Fire, mainly because I know many English majors/graduate students, few of whom predict what delights are waiting for them in t read more
Ten Little Things I Love About Gold Diggers of 1933
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Apr 11, 2014
1. This dress worn by Ginger Rogers. GIF found at Schatzepage Tumblr. 2. This door. 3. “We’re the Kentucky Hillbillies!” 4. The way Ginger Rogers says, “The Depression, dearie.” GIF found on Gingerrogerss Tumblr. 5. Dancing with the snowman. 6. Adjusted read more
The Love Song of Harry Ritz (Inspired by Repeated Viewings of "The Gorilla")
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Apr 6, 2014
With apologies to T. S. Eliot.
Let us go then, you and I, and Al, don't forget Al
when the evening is spread out against the sky
to that Haunted House
of Fear and Squalor
where danger awaits,
and PLEASE DON'T HOLLER!
Let us go and make our visit.
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The Love Song of Harry Ritz (Inspired by Repeated Viewings of "The Gorilla")
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Apr 6, 2014
With apologies to T. S. Eliot.
Let us go then, you and I, and Al, don't forget Al
when the evening is spread out against the sky
to that Haunted House
of Fear and Squalor
where danger awaits,
and PLEASE DON'T HOLLER!
Let us go and make our visit.
read more
The "Love Is on the Air" Guide to Making It in Radio
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Mar 21, 2014
Greetings, fledgling broadcast superstar!
Yes, I'm talking to you, mumbles. Get your puss out of your oatmeal, slap on a smile, get behind a microphone and FACE LIFE already! You, too, could be the next Charlie McCarthy! There's a secret to making it in radio, and I'm going to slip it to you today, read more
Men in Love (with) A Girl In Every Port
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Wade Sheeler on Mar 21, 2014
As has been academically discussed ad infinitum, Howard Hawks’ had a very specific, personal, seemingly simple opinion of life and the pragmatic rules of male conduct. He told the same stories repeatedly, and there was no place in his world for men and women who didn’t adhere to this code. It’s read more
The "Love Is on the Air" Guide to Making It in Radio
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Mar 21, 2014
Greetings, fledgling broadcast superstar!
Yes, I'm talking to you, mumbles. Get your puss out of your oatmeal, slap on a smile, get behind a microphone and FACE LIFE already! You, too, could be the next Charlie McCarthy! There's a secret to making it in radio, and I'm going to slip it to you today, read more
Ten Little Things I Love in Some Like it Hot
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Mar 14, 2014
Joan Shawlee’s facial expressions. When Jerry/Daphne accidentally tries playing the bullet-ridden bass backwards. Millionaires in rocking chairs, rocking in unison. Osgood’s jacket with the sparkly monogram. The face Daphne/Jerry makes when Josephine/Joe tells him to give Osgood “t read more
First Love (1939)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Mar 3, 2014
First Love
Directed by Henry Koster
Written by Bruce Manning and Lionel Hauser
1939/USA
Universal Pictures
First viewing/Deanna Durbin Sweetheart Pack DVD I really enjoyed this modern take on the Cinderella fairy tale. Orphan Connie (Deanna Durbin) graduates from boarding school, where she wa read more
No Oscar Love for Harold Ramis: The Academy, as Humorless as Ever
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 27, 2014
Harold Ramis, whom President Obama labeled “one of America’s greatest satirists,” died this week shortly before this Sunday’s Oscars. His list of co-writing credits is astonishing: Animal House, Stripes, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day. He also directed the latter, Caddyshack, and read more
No Oscar Love for Harold Ramis: The Academy, as Humorless as Ever
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Feb 27, 2014
Harold Ramis, whom President Obama labeled “one of America’s greatest satirists,” died this week shortly before this Sunday’s Oscars. His list of co-writing credits is astonishing: Animal House, Stripes, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day. He also directed the latter, Caddyshack, and read more
“EVERYONE WHO MET HER FELL IN LOVE WITH HER:” A Letter From Susan, the Secretary of Joan Fontaine
Backlots Posted by Lara on Feb 22, 2014
Upon checking my inbox earlier today, I found that I had received a letter from Susan Pfeiffer, secretary and beloved friend to Joan Fontaine. Susan and I have been in touch several times–last October when I conducted a written interview with Joan, it was Susan who helped with the corresponde read more
Intermezzo: A Love Story (1939)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 16, 2014
Intermezzo: A Love Story Directed by Gregory Ratoff Written by George O’Neill, Gösta Stevens and Gustaf Molander 1939/USA Selznick International Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental This little melodrama of adulterous love introduced the utterly radiant Ingrid Bergman to America. Viol read more
Anti-Valentine’s: 5 Movie Love Stories Without a Happily Ever After
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Sophie Vickers on Feb 14, 2014
Valentine’s Day is upon us again, and while many film fans will no doubt be drowning themselves in romances, from classics like Breakfast at Tiffany’s to sop like The Notebook, there are those who avoid these films like a red-rose filled plague. For those who aren’t into their happily-ever-afters, read more
Love the Hard Way (2001/2003)
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Feb 12, 2014
vt Hard Attraction Germany, US / 104 minutes / color / Vif, P’Artisan, Time, Open City, Vine, Kino Dir: Peter Sehr Pr: Wolfram Tichy Scr: Peter Sehr, Marie Noëlle Story: Yi Ban Shi Huo Yan, Yi Ban Shi Hai Shui (n.d.) by Wang Shuo Cine: Guy Dufaux Cast: Adrien Brody, Charlotte Ayanna, Jon Seda, read more
In the mood for love…
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Feb 11, 2014
“Everyone has a heart, except some people” (Bette Davis) so I created this post as a special Valentines public service. It is dedicated to anyone who needs to get in the mood for love. ♥ To start, here’s a classic rendition of “I’m in the Mood for Love” perfor read more