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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 28, 2019
Classic film fans can be found all over the world. Each fan has a beloved star, genre, performance, and more, that he or she holds dear. Though individuals may identify themselves as fans of classic cinema, how one becomes a devotee is worth exploring. As I read through Jennifer Churchill’s M read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 27, 2019
“Even now, I feel furious with myself because whenever there’s a camera pointed towards me, my MGM training makes me smile. I don’t like it.” –Leslie Caron The musical genre is one that is incredibly multifaceted in terms of how it tells a story. Though there are scripts and lyric read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 20, 2019
“The story of my life is about back entrances, side doors, secrets elevators and other ways of getting in and out of places so that people won’t bother me.” –Greta Garbo One of the most iconic actresses to have made the transition from silent cinema to sound films was Greta read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 13, 2019
May 16th is National Classic Movie Day and the Classic Film & TV Cafe is hosting another fabulous blogathon in honor of this fun day for classic film fans. This year, bloggers have been challenged with picking out their top five films from the 1950s. After much deliberation, here are my picks: read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 8, 2019
“Perhaps you won’t think so much longer because if being a modern husband gives you privileges, then being a modern wife gives me privileges.” –Sylvia Sidney as Joan Prentice Pre-Code films are fascinating to visit in today’s day and age. I often think of them as forwa read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 6, 2019
“I ain’t so tough.” –James Cagney as Tom Powers When reflecting upon the many gangster-focused films in classic cinema, The Public Enemy (1931) comes to mine as a quintessential film depicting a city’s criminal underworld in prohibition-era America. An all-talking Pre- read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 1, 2019
Once I made my way to the Los Angeles area again, I spent my morning doing some sightseeing at Hillside Memorial Park, Holy Cross Cemetery, and Hollywood Boulevard until it was time to check in to my Airbnb and start enjoying some pre-festival events. Excited beyond measure at attending my first-ev read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 30, 2019
“Susan’s growing pains are rapidly becoming a major disease.” —Myrna Loy as Judge Margaret Turner While Shirley Temple charmed audiences as a little girl, she also grew up on screen and carried her fine acting skills with her well into her teen roles. Though she did not rema read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 29, 2019
“Some of the young players think that all that is required of them is learning lines and speaking them when their cue comes. They stand staring at you with vacant eyes, concentrating on what they have to say, instead of listening to and concentrating on what you are saying.” –Fay read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 24, 2019
“I can be smart when it’s important, but most men don’t like it.” –Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) is nothing short of memorable. In addition to a lively soundrack, witty dialogue, and gorgeous costumes, it features the dynamic pairing of read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 19, 2019
“There’s nothing wrong with Ellen. It’s just that she loves too much.” –Mary Philips as Mrs. Berent In the striking and often bleak world of film noir, one will find many characteristics that repeat across the genre. While the protagonist–often a pessimistic lone read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Apr 2, 2019
TCM is a beloved channel for classic film fans in the United States and beyond. In addition to offering classic film fans quality, commercial-free viewing, TCM is also noted for its annual Classic Film Festival held in Hollywood, California. Two milestones, in particular, are of significance this y read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 25, 2019
“Hollywood, what a place it is! It is so far away from the rest of the world, so narrow. No one thinks of anything but motion pictures or talks of anything else. And, I, too, am getting like the rest. I have not read anything for a year. I do not know what is happening in the world.” &# read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 25, 2019
“If you want to be a success in Hollywood, be sure and go to New York.” –Bert Lahr Bert Lahr was lucky enough to have an iconic role in one of the most beloved films of all time. While many will recall his performance as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz (1939), his experience read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Feb 4, 2019
“I have to confess that my way of singing is very much affected by my private life, or by anything that touches me personally. I am a man, not a machine.” –Mel Tormé Mel Tormé was one of the great jazz singers of his day. Nicknamed “The Velvet Fog,” he was responsible for entertai read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 21, 2019
The Gold Digger films are often characterized as the quintessential 1930s musicals. Typically featuring a backstage musical formula, the films usually tell the story of the relationships and conflicts that occur during the production of a musical. While musical numbers occur along the way, addition read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 14, 2019
“I must be the oldest living child soprano.” –Kathryn Grayson The Golden Age of the Hollywood musical allowed many vocalists and dancers to shine. Along with many other fabulous talents, Kathryn Grayson made her mark upon the genre as a charming American actress and coloratura sop read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jan 7, 2019
Many remember Danny Thomas as an individual who made his mark upon the entertainment industry as a nightclub comedian, singer, actor, and producer. His lengthy career included a starring role in a situation comedy, in addition to appearing in a wide range of variety shows. Though valued as an enter read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 24, 2018
“Love is stronger than life. It reaches beyond the dark shadow of death.” –Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker in Laura (1944) The story of romance between Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney) and Det. Lt. Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) is far from ordinary. Unlike the lighthearted affairs that initiate many read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Dec 10, 2018
“The best thing about switching from being an actor to being a director is that you don’t have to shave or hold your stomach in anymore.” –Dick Powell Dick Powell was easily one of the most versatile talents of his day. Seamlessly making the transition from charming musical read more