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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 18, 2021
Director, producer, writer, and actor Ernst Lubitsch was one of Hollywood’s greatest talents, shining as an director of many sophisticated and progressive films. Gaining prestige as his career continued, Lubitsch’s films such as Trouble in Paradise (1932), Design for Living (1933), Ninot read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 15, 2021
Director and producer Otto Preminger was one of the greatest off-screen talents of his day. Raised in Vienna, Austria, Preminger sought work in theater and film before ultimately moving to America before becoming a powerhouse of the film industry. Preminger directed films across a wide array of film read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 15, 2021
While many will no doubt remember Audrey Hepburn as a beloved actress with a gentle but captivating film presence, off-screen, Hepburn gave of herself even more. A philanthropist and humanitarian, Hepburn emphatically prioritized service, helping others, and working hard to make the world a better p read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 11, 2021
I’m so delighted to share that my article, “Lucille Ball: Fashion Icon” won the 2021 Classic Movie Blog Association Award for “Best Profile.” Read the article here. read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 8, 2021
This year, the Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) returns with another excellent, varied selection of films to screen and many theatrical venues to showcase! Running from Thurs., Oct. 7 to Sun., Oct. 17 with virtual and in-person viewing options, there is much to enjoy as part of HIFF̵ read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 6, 2021
“I did some crazy pictures, I’ll tell you!” –Lucille Lund Among the many horror films that are visited and revisited around Halloween—or throughout the year—is a gem known as The Black Cat (1934). A Pre-Code delight, the film stars actress Lucille Lund in what is arguably read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 4, 2021
Mark Twain: Ladies and gentlemen, William Shakespeare, the greatest author in the English language is dead…..and I feel far from well myself. —The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944) Without question, one of the greatest writers in American history–if not the greatest–was Mark Tw read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 1, 2021
Introducing The Biopic Blogathon! Classic Hollywood has had its fair share of biopics–the good, the bad, and the ugly. From chemists to composers, authors to actors, fictitious to factual, and more, there is much to explore in this genre. Moreover, the genre is still going strong today. Hometo read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 1, 2021
A beloved character actor, Thomas Donald Meek was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 14, 1878, to Matthew and Annie Meek. Meek was one of four children, with two older sisters named Annie and Maggie as well as a younger brother named Marcus. His family moved to Canada and, later, the United States, read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 30, 2021
Introducing The Biopic Blogathon! Classic Hollywood has had its fair share of biopics–the good, the bad, and the ugly. From chemists to composers, authors to actors, fictitious to factual, and more, there is much to explore in this genre. Moreover, the genre is still going strong today. Hometo read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 28, 2021
In honor of the first National Silent Movie Day–September 29, 2021–I wanted to celebrate by writing about one of my favorite silent films, Girl Shy (1924). I am a huge fan of Jobyna Ralston, who appears in this film, as well as the films in which she appeared alongside Harold Lloyd. A pe read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 26, 2021
It is no surprise that Alfred Hitchcock remains the master of suspense. An expert in the craft of directing some of the finest thrillers in a tasteful, artistic way, there is much to unpack and study in his many films. Paula Marantz Cohen’s Alfred Hitchcock: The Legacy of Victorianism delves read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 26, 2021
While working to bring some of the most iconic suspense films to the screen, it is no surprise that Alfred Hitchcock would have faced many challenges with the censors. His conflicts with censors were nothing new to the industry; with the the Hays Code steadfastly in place, artists had to be especial read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 25, 2021
While the days of the old studio system in Hollywood are long gone, changes continue to take place in the film industry time and again. One such example is the history of Paramount Pictures, a former studio giant. Paramount’s output boasts some of the most beloved films in Hollywood history, f read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 23, 2021
There is nothing quite like seeing a movie on the big screen–let alone a double feature that celebrates one of the greatest actors of all time in a venue that is particularly special and appealing. In the case of Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF), Jimmy Stewart is a a staple in thei read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 15, 2021
In August 2021, I was excited to be invited aboard Karie Bible’s Hollywood Kitchen once again. This time, we celebrated Ann Blyth by making Ann Blyth’s Blueberry Muffins. The recipe does not require modification, though I did happen to replace the shortening with butter, since I happened read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 14, 2021
Hollywood is a town that can make many dreams come true–or break them. In Margaret Porter’s The Limits of Limelight, readers are transported back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the excitement of moviemaking during this period. Porter’s novel, published through Gallica Press, c read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 3, 2021
Actress, singer, and activist Doris Day meant so much to many different people. To Mary Anne Barothy, not only was she an idol but also a close friend. Sharing her memories of working for Day, Day at a Time: An Indiana Girl’s Sentimental Journey to Doris Day’s Hollywood and Beyond offers read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 3, 2021
Jayne Mansfield is remembered today for her many film roles as well as her time as one of Hollywood’s blonde bombshells and leading sex symbols. Though her life was tragically cut short, her story remains one that intrigues film fans to this day. While audiences were familiar with her on-scree read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Sep 1, 2021
“Free thinking is an American privilege, but when a thing is free you distrust its value.” –Guy Kibbee Guy Kibbee was a beloved character actor, appearing frequently in Warner Bros. films and Pre Code musicals. He was born Guy Bridges Kibbee in El Paso, Texas, on March 6, 1882 or 1886, read more