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A Fistful of Dynamite (1971) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Shon, Shon... Shon, Shon
Juan Miranda (Rod Steiger) didn't set out to become the hero of the Mexican Revolution. He just wanted to rob a bank. After a successful heist in which Juan and his extended family take over a coach transporting members of the wealthy elite, Juan sets his sights on somethin read more
Sorority House (1939) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Alice Fisher (Anne Shirley) and her father Lew (J.M. Kerrigan) live simple lives. Mr. Fisher runs a humble grocery story and his bright daughter helps him with the ins and outs of the business. Attending Talbot University is a pipe dream for Alice until her father surprises her with a selfless gift. read more
The Lives of Robert Ryan by J.R. Jones (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The Lives of Robert Ryan
by J.R. Jones
Wesleyan University Press
May 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 9780819573728
376 pages
Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Powells
Robert Ryan was endlessly likable, despite the many villainous characters he portrayed on screen. There was just something about him. H read more
TCM Classic Film Festival 2017: Day 1 Recap (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
In the Heat of the Night (1967) 50th anniversary red carpet premiere
Greetings from Hollywood! The first day of the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival kicked off with a bang. The opening night picture In the Heat of the Night (1967) had a 50th anniversary celebration with guests including Sidney Poiti read more
Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) (3)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Dave Burke (Ed Begley) has a plan. The disgraced former New York City cop, disillusioned with the system, has been dreaming of the perfect bank heist. He's been keeping an eye on a small town bank and Burke knows exactly when to strike. He enlists two friends to help him pull off the heist. First th read more
Second Roundup: 2022 Classic Film Reading Challenge (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
There's just under a month left in this year's classic film reading challenge! You have until September 15th to read and review so there is still plenty of time. And if you can't finish all 6 don't sweat it! Read as many as you can. And more importantly: have fun.Congratulations to Chris and C read more
Keep Moving by Dick Van Dyke (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Keep Moving: And Other Tips and Truths About Aging
by Dick Van Dyke and Todd Gold
Weinstein Books
264 pages/5 hours, 20 minutes
October 2015
A legend of TV and film, Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 90th birthday recently. With his new book Keep Moving he’s become the poster boy for living a happ read more
Final Roundup: 2023 Classic Film Reading Challenge
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
And that's a wrap on the 2023 Classic Film Reading Challenge! Congratulations to all of the participants who read books and submitted reviews. I'm very proud of you all. Please know that I read/watched and shared every single review. It's always a joy to see what you all are reading.If you're read more
DVD Netflix Giveaway: 5 Billion Discs Celebration (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This post is sponsored by DVD Netflix.
Congratulations to DVD Netflix! On August 26th they delivered their 5 Billionth disc. What disc was that you may be asking? It was Rocketman (2019) delivered to member Becky in Seattle! I have been a subscriber of the service since I was a college undergrad i read more
Physical Media Tour (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Ever wonder what's inside the collection of a classic movie fan? Here's an
opportunity to explore my big collection of DVDs, Blu-Rays and boxed sets (and
a few extras). Over the years I've collected lots of great classic movies, many of which I've reviewed here. In this video you'll see goodies read more
How To Be a Classic Film Fan without TCM (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I do not have Turner Classic Movies and extenuating circumstances prevent me from getting the channel. I'm not going to explain why because from the reaction I've been getting from people, it's very unlikely you will understand. I love TCM and the channel played a pivotal role in the early read more
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (1) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book." - Groucho Marx
I've been on a reading frenzy lately and with so many good biographies and film books coming out I don't think I'll ever stop. It's so important for classic fil read more
2022 TCM Classic Film Festival: Opening Night Red Carpet Event
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The 2022 TCM Classic Film Festival kicked off with the opening night red carpet event at the TCL Chinese Theatre leading up to a special presentation for the 40th anniversary of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). I was on hand to photograph and interview the special guests as they walked the read more
Woman Wanted (1935) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Tony Baxter (Joel McCrea) is a full-time lawyer, part-time womanizer. He sets his sights on Ann Gray (Maureen O'Sullivan) when he spots her at the court house. Little does he know she's the defendant in a murder trial led by District Attorney Martin (Lewis Stone). When the jury finds her guilty, Ann read more
Who I Met, Who I Saw and My Thoughts on the 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Me on the red carpet
My fourth TCMFF was by far my best. I really pushed myself to do things outside of my comfort zone like filming with TCM and doing red carpet interviews. I also gave myself a lot more wiggle room in my schedule which allowed for more sleeping and eating. Our hotel was close b read more
And the winner of King Kong (1933) on Blu-Ray is... (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Ron!
His fact: Blu-Ray discs are specially clear coated with a special sealant to help avoid against scratches that would otherwise cause play-back issues of the Blu-Ray disc.
Thank you to everyone who participated and provided great facts. Here are the other ones! Enjoy.
191 Movies ~ "Blu-Ra read more
Interview with Sloan De Forest, author of The Essential Directors (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I am thrilled to welcome back film historian and writer Sloan De Forest. Her new book The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers is available now from TCM and Running Press (check out my review here).Raquel Stecher: Congratulations on the publication of read more
Cinema Shame: The Grass is Greener (1960) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Anyone who knows me knows I love Robert Mitchum. He's my favorite actor. Bar none. So why did it take me so long to watch him in The Grass is Greener (1960)? Well I was getting around to it. It's been on my to-be-watched list for years. There aren't many Mitchum comedies so maybe I was saving t read more
Go Check it out now! (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Jonas' post on All Talking! All Singing! All Dancing! regarding the lost film Mamba (1930), which has recently been discovered. Yay! read more
IOU: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Who I Owe: My good friend Kevin gave me a copy of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) eons ago. It was so long ago I don't remember why he gave it to me. It could be for various reasons. He got a newer enhanced version of the DVD and passed down his older version to me (I've gotten several really read more