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In Simpsons episode 1F02, “Homer Goes to College,” Homer is found to be grossly under-qualified for his job and is ordered to go to college and pass Nuclear Physics 101.  In this scene, Lisa tries to help Homer fill out his college applications: Lisa: “Dad, don’t let these read more

Though it was given a less than festive-sounding name, Walter Lang's Desk Set is one of my favorite holiday films.  It takes place in December 1957 at the fictional Federal Broadcasting Company (FBC), surely only a slight cover for the real National Broadcasting Company (NBC).  Based read more

Throughout her 66-year career, Katharine Hepburn appeared in 44 feature films, eight television movies and 33 plays. In a career that spanned 62 years as a leading lady, Hepburn was best known for playing strong-willed, sophisticated women in both dramas and comedies. She is the winner of a record read more

Jean Maitland (Ginger Rogers): “We started off on the wrong foot. Let’s stay that way.” . “Stage Door” (1937 – RKO), adapted from the play by the same name, tells the story of several would-be actresses who live together in a boarding house at 158 West 58th S read more

Ninth in a series about strong women in film. Strong women are independent, beautiful, sexy, feminine and just want everything in life that a man wants and believe that they have every right to have it! When I started this monthly "Strong Women in Film" series, I knew that Katharine Hepburn had to b read more

This is the fourteenth installment of our monthly classic actress beauty tips that I have read about and tested. Recently, Glamour magazine listed several classic actress beauty secrets. One that peaked my interest was how Katharine Hepburn had such clear skin. It’s no secret that I am not th read more

Since it was Katharine Hepburn’s birthday on Thursday, May 12, Backlots is acknowledging the occasion with a short biography of the legend, and a celebration of some of her great films and roles. Born in Hartford, Connecticut on May 12, 1907, Katharine Houghton Hepburn was the second of 6 ch read more

Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003),received good reviews for her performance on stage in 1932 which brought her to the attention of Hollywood. After a few early film successes, including her first Academy Award, for Morning Glory, Hepburn performed in a few movies that did not read more

“Life is to be lived. If you have to support yourself, you had bloody well find some way that is going to be interesting. And you don’t do that by sitting around wondering about yourself.” ~ Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn, nicknamed ‘The Great Kate’, ‘Ka read more

Katharine Hepburn made her first performance with Spencer Tracy in the film, Woman of the Year (1942), directed by George Stevens. A romantic comedy film. The movie is about a independent woman, who is chosen "Woman of the Year" and her co worker-turned-husband try to find a life of happiness. read more

My favorite Katharine Hepburn movies are the ones she performed with Spencer Tracy. Their first film together was in, Woman of the Year (1942). The story begins with Tess and Sam working on the same newspaper, and it seems they don't much care for each other. They eventually fall in love and get ma read more

There are a handful of movies I would personally label the funniest films of all time, and Bringing Up Baby would be near the top of that list. In fact, when I endeavor to introduce someone to the world of classic film, this is one of the first films I recommend viewing. It just sucks you in–i read more

Happy Birthday, Katharine Hepburn 1907-2003 Posted by Stephen Reginald at 7:05 AM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook Labels: Barbara Stanwyck, Katharine Hepburn, Stanwyck and Hepburn tie in poll Reactions:  read more

Happy Birthday, Katharine Hepburn 1907-2003 Posted by Stephen Reginald at 7:05 AM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Barbara Stanwyck, Katharine Hepburn, Stanwyck and Hepburn tie in poll Reactions:  read more

Hepburn was so good, so often, that even her less popular movies have a lot to recommend them. Here are five worth seeing:Christopher Strong (1932)This pre-code romance is the only time that Hepburn played the other woman. In an early, more sensual version of her “independent woman” rol read more

NEW YORK, March 18th, 1950. Curled up in a big chair, dressed in slacks and comfortably eating a light supper after the theater, Katharine Hepburn told me how she happened to play Rosalind in Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.”“When the Theater Guild first approached me, read more

NEW YORK, March 18th, 1950.Curled up in a big chair, dressed in slacks and comfortably eating a light supper after the theater, Katharine Hepburn told me how she happened to play Rosalind in Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.”“When the Theater Guild first approached me,” sa read more

[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.] ALBUM: Command Performance TRACK: July 31st, 1943 Katharine Hepburn hosts Command Performance for the Armed Forces Radio, July 31, 1943. Special guests include Ted Lewis, a hound dog, a horn, Th read more

The post is written in honour of International Women’s Day 2015. Scroll to the bottom for more information about how you can be part of the fight against sexism and gender inequality. A WOMAN REBELS (1936) is about a Pamela Thistlewaite (Katharine Hepburn), a young woman in Victorian England read more

ALBUM: Command Performance TRACK: July 31st, 1943 Katharine Hepburn hosts Command Performance for the Armed Forces Radio, July 31, 1943. Special guests include Ted Lewis, a hound dog, a horn, The Jesters, Kathryn Grayson and “Archie,” the bartender at “Duffy&rsq read more