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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 8, 2022
Actor John Gilbert was one of the most revered silent film stars of his day. Often a daring swashbuckler on screen, his off-screen life was equally as exciting during his heyday. He romanced the likes of Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich in addition to sparring with Louis B. Mayer, among a variety of read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 8, 2022
TCM: Turner Classic Movies is the gift that keeps on giving. In addition to connecting film fans of the present to the great classics of the past, TCM has released an exciting trivia game for cinephiles to enjoy Turner Classic Movies Ultimate Movie Trivia Challenge: 400 Questions to Test Your Knowle read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 8, 2022
Hollywood history holds several legendary romances, with the relationship between Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier as one of the most storied and tumultuous. Both phenomenal talents on-screen and off, their love affair continues to intrigue classic film fans to this day. Leigh and Olivier were fam read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 1, 2022
A longtime voice actor, John Fiedler made his mark upon the stage, film, and radio, in addition to notably voicing the beloved Piglet in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh. Fiedler was born John Donald Fielder on February 3, 1925, in Platteville, Wisconsin, to beer salesman Donald Fiedler and wife Margaret. read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 25, 2022
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 pres read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 8, 2022
It’s Oscar season already! There have been a number of memorable films and performances as the film industry eases into a world that has been changed massively due to the pandemic. Whether it’s through streaming a movie from the comfort of home or enjoying some time in the movie theater, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 4, 2022
Though we lost dear Betty White shortly before what would have been her 100th birthday, centennial celebrations throughout the United States carried on in her memory. A talented actress and devoted activist, there was much to honor relating to her life and what she held dear. I was lucky to attend read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 2, 2022
Note: Spoilers! Avoid this review if you haven’t seen the film, just to be on the safe side. Over the years, there have been quite a few portrayals of Lucille Ball–and unsurprisingly so. She and her husband, Desi Arnaz, made a massive impact on comedy and the sitcom style of storytelling. Fro read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 1, 2022
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 pres read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 1, 2022
“My mother always used to say, ‘The older you get, the better you get. Unless you’re a banana.’” –Betty White Betty White was an American actress and comedian who has worked across many different mediums and is a beloved icon today. He career has spanned over nine decades read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 29, 2022
The life and career of Buster Keaton is the stuff of legend. Known as the “Great Stone Face,” Keaton made a massive impact upon comedy and early film. From a start in vaudeville to a promising career in motion pictures, Keaton’s life had its many ups and downs. Nonetheless, his fil read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 24, 2022
The Hollywood Blacklist affected many different entertainers working in various facets of the industry. In Rare Birds: An American Family, Dan Bessie shares his family history and how it was affected by the blacklist. Bessie’s family included numerous creative minds over the course of 150 year read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 23, 2022
Orson Welles is nothing short of an icon from Hollywood’s Golden Age. An innovator and highly regarded director and actor, Welles left a huge impression upon film and radio. While much has been written about Welles’s storied career, What Ever Happened to Orson Welles?: A Portrait of an read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 22, 2022
The growth of the film industry no doubt also opened the door to many new job opportunities. In the case of B.S. Moss, Moss followed his calling to build a large and prestigious theater chain in New York. To this day, Moss Management continues to keep his theater chain alive, surviving the transitio read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 18, 2022
In September 2021, I was delighted to join the West Coast Classic Film Bloggers Zoom Association (WCCFBZA) for an exciting trip to the Joel and Frances McCrea Ranch Foundation. I had not visited my favorite state on the map since 2019, so I was more than ready to soak up the sunshine and classic fil read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 16, 2022
The Golden Age of Hollywood sings in Carla Valderrama’s This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars & Stories. This small tome is jam-packed with information about some of Hollywood’s most intriguing film legends who have since faded into obscurity. Valderrama delves into interviews and arch read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 13, 2022
In light of the passing of Sidney Poitier, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will be honoring him on February 19th and 20th with a special tribute featuring a lineup of his films. February 20th would have been his 97th birthday. The weekend lineup of his films is as follows: TCM Remembers Sidney Poitier – read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 13, 2022
Ladies of Laughter: Great ComediennesTues., Jan. 25, 2022, 8-9pm ESTHometowns to Hollywood EventbriteOnline Program via ZoomIn the early days of comedy and beyond, many top-notch classic comediennes have made audiences laugh. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents about the funny w read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 9, 2022
Iconic Rat Pack crooner and “King of Cool,” Dean Martin‘s life, career, and legacy are documented beautifully in King of Cool (2021). From his Italian-American roots and early years in Ohio, to an arduous though enthralling launch into show business, Martin realized success as a si read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 9, 2022
As we begin the new year, I wanted to take a moment and acknowledge ten classic film-related “things” that have brought me joy this year. These items were not all necessarily released or created in 2021, but have happened to inform and delight me throughout the year. Here they are, in no read more