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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 4, 2023
George Hurrell was one of the most prominent photographers working during the Golden Age of Hollywood. He was lauded as the “Rembrandt of Hollywood,” beautifully capturing portraits of subjects including Norma Shearer, Bette Davis, Carole Lombard, Joan Crawford, and more. While he freque read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 3, 2023
Method acting has been a revered form of studying acting, challenging actors to try to realistically feel and engage in the direct experiences of what their characters are assigned to convey. This method was quite revolutionary in its approach to the craft of acting, arguably transforming not only a read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 3, 2023
Edith Head was one of the most celebrated costume designers working during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She made many beautiful, iconic gowns for leading ladies of the day and also designed a variety of men’s suits during her lengthy career. Jay Jorgensen’s Edith Head: The Fifty-Year Ca read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 2, 2023
While October is my favorite time of year to revisit classic horror films, they can most certainly be enjoyed all year long. Among the most iconic films are the classic monster movies to emerge from Universal Studios. The release of Dracula (1931) and its success initiated a variety of other monster read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 2, 2023
Don Rickles was known as an insult comic–and everyone was fair game. From royalty to personal friends, Rickles was cheekily dubbed “Mr. Warmth.” Behind the scenes, he was a husband and father, in addition to being a talented comic and friend to many. It was considered an honor to b read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 2, 2023
Hollywood: The Oral History is a truly engaging and fascinating read for any fan of classic Hollywood. I hadn’t read a book structured in such a way before, and I was delighted to examine this particular book’s look at the story of Hollywood. Utilizing almost three thousand interviews fr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 2, 2023
Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift are Hollywood legends in their own right; however, behind the scenes, they were not only peers but close friends. The two worked together in A Place in the Sun (1951), already notable stars at that point. Taylor and Clift challenged and supported one another to read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 1, 2023
“Sometimes I’ll wake up in the middle of the night and I’ll hear a voice that sounds familiar….my wife has fallen asleep with the tube on, and I’ll finally start recognizing the dialogue, look up, and Jesus Christ, it’s me at 14, or 12, or 9, or whatever. Sometime read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 26, 2023
Of the many delightful on-screen comics, Lupe Velez stood out as one of the first Latin-American stars. While her career began during the days of silent film, she successfully made the transition to talkies, despite concerns about her Mexican accent. Over the years, Velez appeared in comedies and d read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 25, 2023
Drag performance has a long history that has been expressed on the stage and screen on numerous occasions. Drag: A British History focuses upon the lengthy history of drag performance in Britain from the past to the present. In this book, author Jacob Bloomfield offers a thorough and extremely well read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 25, 2023
The science fiction film genre has delighted audiences for decades, entertaining their thoughts and fears concerning space, its inhabitants, and the unknown. There have been numerous iconic characters–human and not–depicted in these films, as well as revolutionary effects and approaches read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 25, 2023
Fans of the Hollywood musical–rejoice. There is finally a new biography out about the great Eleanor Powell, one of classic Hollywood’s most notable dancers. Powell dazzles in so many on-screen numbers with an exuberance and enthusiasm that, in my opinion, is unmatched. She makes whi read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 24, 2023
Charlie Chaplin was one of the greatest comics in early cinema. He was renowned all over the world for the development of his “Tramp” character, bringing joy to audiences through the revolutionary medium of film. Behind the scenes, Chaplin had a complicated rags-to-riches life, a keen ta read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 24, 2023
Teenagers and the complexities of adolescence have been portrayed for decades throughout cinema, offering interesting perspectives exploring what it means to be a teenager during various periods. Throughout cinema, teen characters have been both minor and major in their focus. In other cases, some o read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 24, 2023
Illuminated signage is a strong part of film advertising; from neon signs portraying various individuals or characters and theatre marquees. These illuminations have a strong history in and of themselves, featuring various innovations and eye-catching colors. However, in Carolyn L. Kane’s Elec read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 24, 2023
Films can mean so much to so many. There is always something new to glean from a film and no two viewings of a film are alike. Different viewers possess different life experiences, which may affect their viewing or interpretation of a film. Moreover, even the same viewer can revisit a film at differ read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 21, 2023
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road–in person or virtually–in order to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations that read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 19, 2023
The Annenberg Community Beach House is located in Santa Monica, California, and has a delightful past tied closely to the Golden Age of Hollywood–the Marion Davies Guest House. This building exists on a five-acre oceanfront site, developed during the 1920s by newspaper tycoon William Randolph read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 19, 2023
Introducing the Celluloid Road Trip Blogathon: International Edition! Dreaming of travels, Hometowns to Hollywood is excited to present its eighth official blogathon, entitled “Celluloid Road Trip Blogathon: International Edition.” Back in 2020, Hometowns to Hollywood ran the “Celluloid Road read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Aug 6, 2023
The Will Rogers State Historic Park is the beautiful former estate of Will Rogers, a beloved actor and humorist. He was born on November 4, 1879, as William Penn Adair Rogers in the Indian Territory, now a portion of Oklahoma. Rogers was a world traveler, social commentator, and notable star of the read more