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Turner Classic Film Festival 2013 April 25-28 (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Here are the details from TCM. I really hope I can go this year!
TCM host and film historian Robert Osborne will serve as official host of the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival, with TCM's Ben Mankiewicz also introducing various events during the festival. The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel,
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Dervish Dust: The Life and Words of James Coburn by Robyn L. Coburn (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Dervish DustThe Life and Words of James Coburnby Robyn L. CoburnPotomac BooksHardcover ISBN: 9781640124059424 pagesDecember 2021Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell's“I take in all the impressions and information [about the character]. And when the time comes for action, I just let i read more
The Black Windmill (1974) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Two young boys are kidnapped. The men hired to do the job are blown up as they drive away. Corruption runs deep as two IRA arms smugglers, Celia (Delphine Seyrig) and Mckee (John Vernon), plot against undercover MI6 agent John Tarrant (Michael Caine). Tarrant soon discovers that one of the boys kidn read more
Captains Courageous (1937) at The Somerville Theater (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
One of these things is not like the others. One of these things just doesn't belong.
Does your local theater have this kind of variety? I doubt it!
Please, sir. Could you show me the way to the main theater?
The Somerville Theater recently kicked off their Classic Film Series read more
My Top Picks for the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Me at the 2016 Francis Ford Coppola hand and footprint ceremony
I can't believe it. I'm going to the TCM Classic Film Festival for the fifth time. In a row! After going to the 2013 TCMFF, it was inevitable that another festival would be in my future. But who knew I'd be going so many times? Not me read more
France Nuyen and Mitzi Gaynor at the Screening of South Pacific (1958) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My photo
On Thursday April 25th, 2013, I attended a special screening of South Pacific (1958) at the pool of the historial Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. It began right after the opening night party and I got to hang out with Jessica of Comet Over Hollywood and Kaci. There were drinks and hors d'o read more
Kino Lorber Studio Classics: Arise, My Love (1940) and No Time for Love (1943) (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Check out my latest YouTube video where I review two Kino Lorber Studio Classics Blu-rays: Arise, My Love (1940) and No Time for Love (1943). Both are Paramount films directed Mitchell Leisen and starring Claudette Colbert. Arise, My Love (1940) is a light romantic drama set in WWII starring R read more
I Like Your Nerve (1931) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"Why must you always be so unsociable in motor cars?"
Rich people behaving badly always makes for good comedy. The Pre-Code I Like Your Nerve (1931) stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Larry O'Brien, an American causing mayhem in Central America. He gets booted out by the local read more
Weddings in Film ~ Newlywed Life ~ Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
"My
Weddings in Film series explores the different stages of getting
married as seen through classic movies. The sixth film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), takes a look at the struggles of newlywed life.
Congratulations on your recent nuptials! Now it's time to enjoy newlywed life. Becau read more
The Ice Cream Blonde: The Whirlwind Life and Mysterious Death of Screwball Comedienne Thelma Todd (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The Ice Cream Blonde
The Whirlwind Life and Mysterious Death of Screwball Comedienne Thelma Todd
by Michelle Morgan
9781613730386 - 288 pages
Chicago Review Press
November 2015
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How will you be remembered after you die? If you’re like me you dre read more
TCM at 20: Inspired by the Classics at the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Press Photo
The TCM at 20: Inspired by the Classics panel kicked off the opening of Club TCM for the first night of the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival. TCM's Pola Chagnon interviewed four of the ten artists including actress Kim Novak, actor/playwright Charles Busch, actress Jane Seymour and artis read more
The Alice Howell Collection (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Distilled Love (1920)
Ben Model's Undercrank Productions has released The Alice Howell collection, a two DVD set featuring 12 short films from master silent film comedienne Alice Howell. A mix of screwball and slapstick comedies, Howell knew how to entertain audiences with her knack for phy read more
On Blogging for a Decade: Three Bloggers Share Their Journeys (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This month I'm celebrating 10 years of blogging. Before I share the story of my own journey I thought it would fun to highlight some other classic film bloggers who've been blogging for close or more than a decade. A big thank you to Jessica, Laura and Terry for participating.
Jessica at Robert read more
TCM Road to Hollywood - Jane Powell and Leonard Maltin present Royal Wedding (1951) (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the TCM Road to Hollywood event at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Presented by Turner Classic Movies, hosted by Leonard Maltin and featuring special guest Jane Powell, last night’s event was nothing short of spectacular.
I have been excited ab read more
Cinefest, Part II: The Films (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Read Part I here.
Thursday at Cinefest was a warm-up; it didn’t quite feel like a first day at a festival. I spent most of the day traveling, hanging out with my friend Jonas, drinking a gin and tonic and when I had some energy I took in a couple of films. I caught the tail end of The King of read more
6 Questions with Alicia Malone on TCM's Mad About Musicals (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
This month TCM in conjunction with Ball State University is hosting a free online course and month long programming called Mad About Musicals. The course started on June 3rd but they've extended the deadline for signing up to 6/17!
If you're participating in the course or just tuning in on Tuesda read more
TCMFF Book Haul (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
My TCMFF Book Haul
In this video I discuss the books I acquired during my trip to the TCM Classic Film Festival. Books are the best souvenirs!
Books mentioned in the video:
Harlow in Hollywood: The Blonde Bombshell in the Glamour Capital 1928-1937 by Darrell Rooney and Mark A. Vieira
Into read more
TCM Film Festival 2014 – Updates and What We're Excited About (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
The highly coveted full shedule for the 2014 TCM Film Festival was posted yesterday. You can find it here and they also posted the full list of special guests here. I also have TCM’s official press release about the new updates on my Google+ page
(As a side note, I’m posting a lo read more
The First Film: The Greatest Mystery in Cinema History (2)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Who created the first film? It may not be who you think.
During the late 19th century, several inventors were working furiously on the technology that would produce moving pictures. Some of these figures are well-known including the Lumiere Brothers, Thomas Edison and others not so much. But have read more
Classic Film Bookshelf Tour (1)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
I don't know about you but I love browsing other people's book collections. If you're the same way then I have a treat for you. I filmed a long and super in-depth tour of my classic film bookshelves. I showcase each of my classic film books with a brief description of each. These include biographies read more