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Women Who Love Too Much in Film
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Sep 9, 2018
I had another fun talk with Grace Collins of True Stories of Tinseltown! We chatted about women who love too much–from Tierney’s character in Leave Her to Heaven to Irene Dunne’s in Back Street (1932 version). Grace is a wonderful host and we had so much to say, especially about th read more
Sleep My Love (1948)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 6, 2018
It’s an alarming cold open. Allison Courtland (Claudette Colbert) wakes up on a train to Boston with a gun in her purse and no recollection of how she got there. It drives her into a fit of hysterics that riles up the whole train, though a fellow passenger (Queenie Smith) attempts to steady h read more
In Love with Nick Charles
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jun 10, 2018
When asked to pick a swoon-worthy character for the Reel Infatuation blogathon, I assumed Nick Charles would already be taken. But this year, my fellow bloggers, you were too slow on the uptake. He’s all mine. How do I love thee, Nick? Let me count the ways. You are…. Sigh. Who could be read more
In Love with Nick Charles
Cary Grant Won't Eat You Posted by Judy on Jun 10, 2018
When asked to pick a swoon-worthy character for the Reel Infatuation blogathon, I assumed Nick Charles would already be taken. But this year, my fellow bloggers, you were too slow on the uptake. He’s all mine. How do I love thee, Nick? Let me count the ways. You are…. Sigh. Who could be read more
For the Love of Old Films: Bill and Home Sweet Country Home
Backlots Posted by Lara on May 28, 2018
This Memorial Day afternoon, I took a walk in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland and on my way back along Piedmont Ave, I noticed to my dismay that the shop of my favorite antique dealer had closed. This was a shop that I used to frequent in the days before I worked 9-5, and I had developed a close read more
TCM Classic Film Festival 2018--The Power of Words and Love of the Movies
GlamAmor Posted by on May 21, 2018
The late Robin Williams once said, "No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." Those of us who love classic cinema and the history of Hollywood certainly know this to be true. On that note, the theme of this year's TCM Classic Film Festival (TCMFF) was Powerful Words: The read more
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Apr 30, 2018
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Written by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George from a novel by Peter George
1964/USA/UK
Columbia Pictures Corporation/Hawk Films
Repeat viewing/Netflix rental
One of 1001 Movies You Must read more
The Funny Papers: Make Love, Not War – The Sex Comedies of the Sixties
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Kellee Pratt on Apr 30, 2018
Make Love, Not War: The Sex Comedies of the Sixties Wedged between the cookie-cutter conformities of the fifties and the Women’s Lib movement of the funky seventies, the swinging sixties exploded into history. The film world has a way of reflecting the styles, trends and changes in our society. Rom read more
5 things I love about Rope (1948)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Mar 31, 2018
5 things I love about Rope (1948)
On March 31, 2018March 31, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized
I adore Rope. I know that feels like a rather insipid statement, but it’s Hitchcock, so there’s not a whole lot left to say. I blame film students. So instead I’ read more
Throwback Thursday – Love Laughs At Andy Hardy (1946)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Mar 22, 2018
Between this blog and my previous one, Professor Damian’s Public Domain Treasure Chest, I’ve been writing about movies for quite a while now. Because of that, there are a lot of posts that have simply gotten lost to the mists of time. So, I figured I’d use the idea of “Throwb read more
From the Archives: So Evil My Love ( 1948 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Mar 14, 2018
In this still photo from So Evil My Love ( 1948 ), Olivia ( Ann Todd ) is beginning to realize that those seemingly innocent eyes of Mark ( Ray Milland ) may be harboring evil thoughts.
From the Archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the Silverbanks Pictures collecti read more
For the love of Howard Hawks
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Feb 24, 2018
For the love of Howard Hawks
On February 24, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized
It’s Oscar season and my friends and fellow bloggers over at Once Upon a Blog, Paula’s Cinema Club and Outspoken and Freckled are hosting their annual 31 Days of Oscar blogathon read more
Why I love The Philadelphia Story (1940)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Jan 17, 2018
Why I love The Philadelphia Story (1940)
On January 17, 2018 By CarolIn Uncategorized
The privileged class enjoying its privileges, as Mike Connor (James Stewart in an Oscar-winning role) puts it. And why not? The Philadelphia Story is high society at read more
Musical Monday: Looking for Love (1964)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Jan 1, 2018
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: Looking for Love (1964) read more
From Russia with Love (1963)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Dec 10, 2017
From Russia with Love
Directed by Terence Young
Written by Richard Malbaum; adapted by Johanna Harwood from a novel by Ian Fleming
1963/UK
Eon Productions
Repeat viewing/Amazon Prime Tatiana: My friends call me Tania. James Bond: Mine call me James Bond. My favorite Bond ever is back in another a read more
5 things I love about The Lady Eve (1941)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Dec 5, 2017
5 things I love about The Lady Eve (1941)
On December 5, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
I mean, what’s not to love, really? It’s just a delight of a movie. And like any screwball comedy, this is one of those movies that you can watch over and over. So I read more
6 film noir opening scenes/sequences I love
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Nov 18, 2017
6 film noir opening scenes/sequences I love
On November 18, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
The Killers (1946) – two shadows on the ground announce the arrival of the titular killers, stepping out from behind the diner they will enter in just a few secon read more
7 things I love about Some Like It Hot (1959)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Oct 23, 2017
7 things I love about Some Like It Hot (1959)
On October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized
Ah, Some Like It Hot. Who doesn’t love Some Like It Hot? In fact, I’d go as far as to say that very few movies are as universally beloved a read more
Forever My Love (1962)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Oct 20, 2017
Forever My Love Directed by Ernst Marischka Written by Ernst Marischka 1962/Austria Erma-Film First viewing/Netflix rental This is a compilation of three films starring Romy Schneider and Karl Boehm about the romance between Emperor Franz Joseph and “Sissi”, who became his empress. W read more
Silents are Golden: Learning To Love Those Title Cards
Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Lea Stans on Oct 20, 2017
Learning To Love Those Title Cards So there you are, a wide-eyed silent film newbie, getting ready to pop in a pre-1927 film for the very first time. With your popcorn and beverage at the ready, you settle into the couch and the film begins. There’s the black and white footage (or maybe it’s tinted read more