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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 2, 2020
“I have bursts of being a lady, but it doesn’t last long.” –Shelley Winters A beloved actress of the stage and screen, Shelley Winters enjoyed a long career with performances that were recognized with Academy Awards and many award nominations. In addition to her work in films read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 1, 2020
“As a star, I would have to apply myself more strenuously than I have ever worked in my life. There would be, first of all, the obligation on my part to equip myself for whatever role I was called upon to portray. That would mean continuous study and preparation. The business of being a star is seri read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 30, 2020
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road 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 profile individual p read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 24, 2020
“You’ve got to recognize, there will never be another you. It has nothing to do with ego; it happens to be the truth. There will never be another person the same. There’ll never be another you. There’ll never be another me.” –Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney is nothing read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 23, 2020
Throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood, several women were influential in their film industry roles on-screen as well as off. Unfortunately, in many cases, their stories are not told very often, leaving their influence–particularly in the case of impactful women off-screen–to be ample gr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 22, 2020
Dowager: Once upon a time there was a princess and a prince charming. First Aunt: Who was not a prince. Second Aunt: But who was charming. Dowager: And they lived happily ever after. —Love Me Tonight (1932) Love Me Tonight (1932) is a charming early musical film, distributed by Paramount Pictu read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 21, 2020
Janet Gaynor was an actress of many talents who successfully made the transition from performing as a silent film actress to having her career progress into the Sound Era. In addition to being the first actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, she was also the youngest to hold the award fo read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 15, 2020
José Ferrer was certainly a man of many talents. An accomplished actor of the stage and screen as well as a film director, secured many notable achievements. He won a Tony Award for his work in Cyrano de Bergerac and, more impressively, happend to be the first Hispanic actor to win the Academy award read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 11, 2020
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road in order to offer fun and engaging presentations about Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her presentations–presently virtual–range from focusing on various subjects related to Golden Age Hollywood, in addition to presentations read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 11, 2020
Once the Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF) began, I was particularly looking forward to the drive-in movie experience. In the meantime, I was happy to see the various virtual viewing options made available through the HIFF website. I’m most interested in anything having to do with c read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 8, 2020
It is no surprise that It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) is a beloved holiday classic. The tale of George Bailey–played by James Stewart–realizing that each life is noteworthy and interwoven with the next is explored beautifully in the film, as he navigates this truth alongside an angel read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 6, 2020
Classic Hollywood musicals have showcased many singing stars, including many memorable baritones. While the likes of Bing Crosby or Frank Sinatra are well remembered today, Dick Haymes is yet another notable tenor; although, he is one who is not discussed as often. Haymes is one of my favorite singe read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 4, 2020
Classic Hollywood films have their fair share of heroes as well as villains. In the case of actor Dan Duryea, villainous roles were the usual way that movie-going audiences got to know his work. While typified as a more sinister on-screen character, Duryea’s screen image was quite different fr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 3, 2020
Florence: Listen, Joan Gale’s body was swiped from the morgue, have you ever heard of such a thing as a death mask? Jim: I used to be married to one. Florence: Then it came to life and divorced you, I know all about that. —The Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) In examining the horror genr read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 2, 2020
“My acting was only average. I wasn’t dedicated. Starting as a tot and working for twenty years was long enough, so I quit. The fan mail still arrives . . . Why? I don’t know.” –Anne Shirley While Anne Shirley did not stay in the entertainment industry for as long as ma read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Nov 2, 2020
“Strangely enough, I don’t like horror pictures at all. I love to make them because they give pleasure to people, but my favourite types of films are much more subtle than horror. I like to watch films like The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), The Apartment (1960) or read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 28, 2020
Out of all the Silent Era stars, Jobyna Ralston is easily among my favorites. Possessing a talent for drama and a strong knack for comedy, Ralston projected the image of a lovely female heroine in numerous films. Appearing in the first Best Picture winner Wings (1927) and frequently co-starring with read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 22, 2020
Secretary of Labor: The Department of Labor wishes to note that the workers of Freedonia are demanding shorter hours. Rufus T. Firefly: Very well, we’ll give them shorter hours. We’ll start by cutting their lunch hour to 20 minutes. —Duck Soup (1933) Of the many great comedy teams read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 14, 2020
As Film Festivals continue to adapt to the current situation, many of them have become creative in their approaches in offering virtual or hybrid festival experiences. In the case of Heartland International Film Festival (HIFF), celebrating its 29th anniversary this October, a variety of viewing opt read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Oct 10, 2020
Dr. Annette Bochenek loves to take Hometowns to Hollywood on the road 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 profile individual perform read more