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Kino Lorber: Pioneers of Queer Cinema (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Releasing in virtual cinemas today through Kino Marquee are three European films from the 1930s that were landmarks in queer representation. Just in time for Pride Month, this trifecta offers some insight into the gay subculture of pre WWII Germany and Denmark and offers classic film fans an opportu read more
#drinkpeople (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I had some fun yesterday with the Twitter hashtag that was making the rounds yesterday. The goal is to take a person's name and turn it into a pun using a beverage. People came up with great ones including Oprah Whiskey, Hot Cocoa Chanel (@modcloth), Vodka Mortensen (@d_whiteplume) and Betty Wh read more
Viva Hollywood by Luis I. Reyes (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Viva Hollywood The Legacy of Latin and Hispanic Artists in American Filmby Luis I. ReyesTCM and Running PressHardcover ISBN: 9780762478484September 2022Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Larry Edmund's — Powell's"Latinx artists both in front of and behind the cameras are committed to read more
Ask Me Anything: Classic Movies Edition (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Recently on social media I sent out a prompt for people to submit me questions about classic movies. I got some really great responses!
What’s an old film you’ve changed your mind on over the years? For better or worse.
What is a popular, well-liked classic film that you personally can read more
Blood on the Moon by Alan K. Rode
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Reel West: Blood on the Moonby Alan K. RodeUniversity of New Mexico PressPaperback ISBN: 9780826364692March 2023136 pagesAmazon — Barnes and Noble — Larry Edmunds — Powell's“The film transplanted the dark urban environs of the city into the West’s iconography.... Akin t read more
The Elia Kazan Collection: Selected by Martin Scorsese (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
(watch me present the boxed set in this newest vlog!)
A Letter to Elia (2010) - Scorsese documentaryA Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)Boomerang (1947)Gentleman's Agreement (1947)Pinky (1949Panic in the Streets (1950)A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)Viva Zapata! (1952)Man on a Tightrope read more
Sundance: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"She's an original and can't being that every minute of her life." — Norman LearActress, singer, dancer, speaker, activist. Rita Moreno can do it all. Not only is she a natural performer but she lives for the spotlight. For someone who has such energy and passion for what she does, it's natura read more
Hell on Frisco Bay (1955) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Steve Rollins (Alan Ladd) is a man who's been wronged. After serving a 5 year sentence at San Quentin for a crime he didn't commit, the former cop is now free. Waiting for him at the gate is his old partner Dan (William Demarest) who sticks with him through thick and thin, and his wife Marcia (Joann read more
The Big House (1930) (4)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The Big House (1930) takes place in an over-crowded Art Deco prison.
Warden James Arden (Lewis Stone) presides over the prisoners at a safe distance, so as not to get his suit and bow-tie dirty.
Now for the prisoners...
Prisoner #44789
John "Morg" Morgan (Chester Morris) Morgan is a sl read more
I Heart Jack Klugman ~ The Detective (1968) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Jack Klugman has a minor role a good Jewish cop in the non-Tony Rome/Frank Sinatra film The Detective (1968). He plays Officer Dave Schoenstein, whom besides Sinatra's Detective Joe Leland, is probably the most decent cop among the bunch. And he's the one cop that comes through for Sinatra in the en read more
Hide-Out (1934) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Playboy racketeer Jack "Lucky" Wilson (Robert Montgomery) is out on the town, breaking hearts and taking names. His latest racket is coercing two New York City night club owners, Shuman (Henry Armetta) and Jake (Herman Bing), into a partnership with his laundry syndicate. But the cops, including det read more
Stars in Springtime (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Even though we still have snow on the ground, I'm celebrating the fact that Spring is officially here! This month I've been sharing photos of classic film actors and actresses (mostly actresses) enjoying the blooms of the season and warmer weather. My series appeared on Twitter and Google+ with the read more
Full Disclosure and Reviewing Products (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Attention all Classic Film Bloggers!
You may have noticed that in the past year or so several classic film bloggers, including myself, have been getting free books and DVDs for review (or giveaway). I work in the book industry and we are no strangers to blogger reviews. And because I work wi read more
Frankie Avalon Look-A-Like Spotted! (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I've been meaning to post this forever! When Carlos and I were in Oahu, we saw a Surf Instructor who looked just like Frankie Avalon. It was surreal. I was too shy to take a picture of him so Carlos took these for me. read more
Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales
Selected Writings of Groucho Marx
Updated and Expanded Edition
Edited by Robert S. Bader
9781557837912
Paperback 312 Pages
$19.99
November 2011
Groucho Marx had a way with words. To me, his famous puns and one-liners are what made him so funny, mo read more
Room 1219: The Life of Fatty Arbuckle, the Mysterious Death of Virginia Rappe, and the Scandal That Changed Hollywood (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Room 1219
The Life of Fatty Arbuckle, the Mysterious Death of Virginia Rappe, and the Scandal That Changed Hollywood
by Greg Merritt
Hardcover - 440 pages
ISBN 9781613747926
Chicago Review Press
September 2013
Barnes and Noble
IndieBound
Powells
"He is forever the life of the party, forever read more
Gold Star (2016) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
A daughter. Her dad. The 65 years separating them.
When the age divide between father, mother and child is significant it creates a unique family dynamic. It’s one few understand unless they’ve lived in it or have seen it first hand. I grew up in such a family. My father was 58 ye read more
Warner Archive Wednesday ~ The Bride Walks Out (1936) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The Bride Walks Out (1936) stars Barbara Stanwyck as Carolyn, a model who makes decent money and enjoys her independence. She's got her own apartment, a steady job and even a maid.
Her beau Michael (Gene Raymond) is an engineer who is down on his luck. It's the Depression and there aren't enoug read more
Stars & Their Hobbies ~ Eli Wallach (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"Let me tell you a little about myself. As an actor I've played more bandits, thieves, killers, war lords, molesters and mafiose that you can shake a stick at... As a civilian I collect antique clocks, tell endless stories of my days as a medic in World War II, watch every tennis match, live for my read more
2015 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I'm very proud to present the 2015 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge! This is the third year in a row I'll be hosting this challenge.
Here are the details:
Runs June 1st to September 1st, 2015
Open internationally!
Sign up for the challenge here.
Read a classic film book
Write a review read more