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Gene Kelly Biography: Facebook/Blog Giveaway Contest (June)

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

“He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly”
Book Giveaway via Facebook and this Blog

Yay! The contest is over and the winner is:
Pamela R.

Okay, now it’s time for the Facebook/Blog version of our “He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly” Giveaway Contest! This time we’ll be giving away one copy of the book via Facebook and this blog, courtesy of University Press of Kentucky. And, remember, we’re also giving away FIVE MORE copies via Twitter this month as well, so please feel free to enter that contest too…

In order to qualify to win this prize via this Facebook/Blog contest giveaway, you must complete the below entry task by Saturday, July 1 at 10PM EST. We will pick one winner via a random drawing and announce him/her on Facebook and here on this Blog the day after the contest ends (Sunday July 2).

If you’re also on Twitter, please feel free to visit us at @ClassicMovieHub for additional giveaways — because we’ll be giving away FIVE MORE books there as well! PS: you don’t even need a twitter account to enter! (Click here for twitter contest details as well as more information about the book.)

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ENTRY TASK to be completed by Saturday, July 1 at 1oPM EST —

1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post

THE QUESTION:
What is your favorite Gene Kelly film and why?

NOTE: if for any reason you encounter a problem commenting here on this blog, please feel free to tweet or DM us, or send an email to clas…@gmail.com and we will be happy to create the entry for you.

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About the Book: One of the most influential and respected entertainers of Hollywood’s golden age, Gene Kelly revolutionized film musicals with his innovative and timeless choreography. A would-be baseball player and one-time law student, Kelly captured the nation’s imagination in films such as Anchors Aweigh (1945), On the Town (1949), An American in Paris (1951), and Singin’ in the Rain (1952). In the first comprehensive biography written since the legendary star’s death, authors Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson disclose new details of Kelly’s complex life. Not only do they examine his contributions to the world of entertainment in depth, but they also consider his political activities―including his opposition to the Hollywood blacklist. The authors even confront Kelly’s darker side and explore his notorious competitive streak, his tendency to be a taskmaster on set, and his multiple marriages.Drawing on previously untapped articles and interviews with Kelly’s wives, friends, and colleagues, Brideson and Brideson illuminate new and unexpected aspects of the actor’s life and work. He’s Got Rhythm is a balanced and compelling view of one of the screen’s enduring legends.

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Click here for the full contest rules.

Please note that only Continental United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and the territory of Puerto Rico) entrants are eligible.

And — BlogHub members ARE eligible to win if they live within the Continental United States (as noted above).

Good Luck!

And if you can’t wait to win the book, you can purchase it on amazon via the below link (click on image):

Good Luck!

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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

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Gene Kelly Biography Contest Giveaway (via Twitter in June)

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

“He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly”
Book Giveaway via Twitter

Yay! The contest is over and the winners are:
Diana, Carl S, Sanjanaa, Lori E, and Kelly M.

Okay, it’s time for our next book giveaway! CMH will be giving away FIVE COPIES of “He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly” by authors Cynthia and Sara Brideson, courtesy of University Press of Kentucky, from May 29 through July 1. (plus ONE more copy via Facebook and this Blog, details to follow on Wednesday).

In order to qualify to win one of these prizes via this contest giveaway, you must complete the below entry task by Saturday, July 1 at 10PM EST. However, the sooner you enter, the better chance you have of winning, because we will pick a winner on five different days within the contest period, via random drawings, as listed below… So if you don’t win the first week that you enter, you will still be eligible to win during the following weeks until the contest is over.

June 3: One Winner
June 10: One Winner
June 17: One Winner
June 24: One Winner
July 1: One Winner

We will announce each week’s winner on Twitter @ClassicMovieHub, the day after each winner is picked at 10PM EST — for example, we will announce our first week’s winner on Sunday June 4 at 10PM EST on Twitter. And, please note that you don’t have to have a Twitter account to enter; just see below for the details…

If you’re also on Facebook, please feel free to visit us at Classic Movie Hub on Facebook for additional giveaways (or check back on this Blog in a few days) — because we’ll be giving away ONE MORE cop via Facebook/Blog as well!

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ENTRY TASK (2-parts) to be completed by Saturday, July 1 at 1oPM EST — BUT remember, the sooner you enter, the more chances you have to win…

1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post

THE QUESTION:
What do you love most about Gene Kelly?

2) Then TWEET (not DM) the following message*:
Just entered to win “He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly” #BookGiveaway courtesy of @KentuckyPress & @ClassicMovieHub

*If you do not have a Twitter account, you can still enter the contest by simply answering the above question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog — BUT PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ADD THIS VERBIAGE TO YOUR ANSWER: I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.

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Click here for the full contest rules.

Please note that only Continental United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and the territory of Puerto Rico) entrants are eligible.

And — BlogHub members ARE eligible to win if they live within the Continental United States (as noted above).

Good Luck!

And if you can’t wait to win the book, you can purchase it on amazon via the below link (click on image):

Good Luck!

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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

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Warner Archive Instant Interview with Classic Movie Hub

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

Talking ‘Classics’ with Warner Archive Instant

A Big Thank You to Carley and Mike of Warner Archive Instant for hosting a Facebook Live Video Chat today with yours truly. What a pleasure it was to meet them both, and to talk about our love for classic movies! Couldn’t think of a better way to spend the afternoon.

You can watch the chat here on Facebook Live by clicking the image below.

Classic Movie Hub visits Warner Archive Instant for a Classic Movie Chat with Carley and Mike

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Also just want to say that I’ve been having a blast watching movies on Warner Archive Instant — what an array of films, from some of my all-time personal favorites to movies that have been on my ‘must see’ list for quite some time.

You can check out The Classic Movie Hub Collection curated list of Warner Archive Instant films here. Let me know what you think!

Don’t forget that we’re giving away a bunch of year-long Warner Archive Instant subscriptions through June 3rd. You can enter here.

And, if you can’t wait to win, you can click on the coupon below for a 40% off special offer.

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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

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Win Tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: Some Like It Hot” (Giveaway runs May 12 – May 27)

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

Win Tickets to see “Some Like It Hot” on the Big Screen!

In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sunday, June 11 & Wednesday, June 14!

“Spills, thrills, laughs, and games. This may even turn out to be a surprise party.”

Yay! The contest is over and the winners are:
Josie K, Veronica A, Jessica B, Alexandra K, Erica-Anne B, Bianca B, Kristin K, and Sara S.

CMH is thrilled to announce the 8th of our 14 movie ticket giveaways this year, courtesy of Fathom Events!

That said, we’ll be giving away EIGHT PAIRS of tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: Some Like It Hot” – the timeless classic starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon— the way it was meant to be seen — on the Big Screen!

In order to qualify to win a pair of movie tickets via this contest, you must complete the below entry task by Saturday, May 27 at 6 PM EST.

We will announce the winner(s) on Twitter on Sunday, May 28, between 6PM EST and 7PM EST. If a winner(s) does not have a Twitter account, we will announce that winner(s) via this blog in the comment section below.

The film will be playing in select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day-only event on Sunday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time. Winners will be responsible for their own transportation to the Event. Only United States entries are eligible. Please click here before you enter to ensure that the Event is scheduled at a theater near you and that you are able to attend. (please note that there might be slightly different theater listings for each date)

About the film:

This hysterical comedy from director Billy Wilder finds Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon masquerading as women in order to elude irate Chicago mobsters while befriending a beautiful singer, Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe).

ENTRY TASK (2-parts) to be completed by Saturday, May 27 at 6PM EST…

1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post

THE QUESTION:

Okay I know that this is a tough one 🙂 What do you love most about “Some Like It Hot”? And, if you haven’t seen it, why do you want to see it on the Big Screen?

2) Then TWEET* (not DM) the following message:

Just entered to win tickets to see “Some Like It Hot” on the Big Screen courtesy of @ClassicMovieHub & @FathomEvents #TCMBigScreen

*If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can still enter the contest by simply answering the above question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog — BUT PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ADD THIS VERBIAGE TO YOUR ANSWER: I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.

Please note that only United States residents are eligible to enter this giveaway contest. (see contest rules for further information)

BlogHub members ARE also eligible to win if they live within the Continental United States (as noted above).

You can follow Fathom Events on Twitter at @fathomevents

Good Luck!

–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

Posted in Contests & Giveaways, Fathom Events, TCM Big Screen Classics | 82 Comments

Win Tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: The Godfather” (Giveaway runs May 5 – May 20)

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

Win Tickets to see “The Godfather” on the Big Screen!

In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sunday, June 4 & Wednesday, June 7!

“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse. “

Yay! The contest is over and the winners are:
MT, Daniel G, Gregory A, Brooks R, Ross W, Jean L, Laura A, and Christina H.

CMH is thrilled to announce the 7th of our 14 movie ticket giveaways this year, courtesy of Fathom Events!

That said, we’ll be giving away EIGHT PAIRS of tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: The Godfather” – the timeless classic starring Marlon Brando, and Al Pacino— the way it was meant to be seen — on the Big Screen!

In order to qualify to win a pair of movie tickets via this contest, you must complete the below entry task by Saturday, May 20 at 6 PM EST.

We will announce the winner(s) on Twitter on Sunday, May 21, between 6PM EST and 7PM EST. If a winner(s) does not have a Twitter account, we will announce that winner(s) via this blog in the comment section below.

The film will be playing in select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day-only event on Sunday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time. Winners will be responsible for their own transportation to the Event. Only United States entries are eligible. Please click here before you enter to ensure that the Event is scheduled at a theater near you and that you are able to attend. (please note that there might be slightly different theater listings for each date)

About the film:

This epic crime drama combines legendary performances by Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Diane Keaton and Robert Duval, and the impeccable direction of Francis Ford Coppola, for a towering achievement in American filmmaking, a powerful saga that redefined cinema.

ENTRY TASK (2-parts) to be completed by Saturday, May 20 at 6PM EST…

1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post

THE QUESTION:

Altough not a classic-era Classic, most people do consider “The Godfather” a Classic none-the-less. What is it about the film that makes it a Classic? And, if you haven’t seen it yet, why do you want to see it on the Big Screen? 2) Then TWEET* (not DM) the following message:

Just entered to win tickets to see “The Godfather” on the Big Screen courtesy of @ClassicMovieHub & @FathomEvents #TCMBigScreen

Please note that only United States residents are eligible to enter this giveaway contest. (see contest rules for further information)

BlogHub members ARE also eligible to win if they live within the Continental United States (as noted above).

You can follow Fathom Events on Twitter at @fathomevents

Good Luck!

–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

Posted in Contests & Giveaways, Fathom Events, TCM Big Screen Classics | 77 Comments

Dangerous to Know Book Giveaway (May)

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

Dangerous to Know: A Lillian Frost & Edith Head Novel
We have TEN Copies to Give Away in May!

“Lovers of old movies, fabulous gowns, and historical gossip will be enchanted.” -Publishers Weekly

Yay! The contest is over and the winners are:
Merrill Y, Carl S, Shelia W, Ana R, Christina S, Ashley T, Jan O, Bruce B, Kristy D, and Pinky K.

It’s time for our next book giveaway! This time, we’ll be traveling back to Hollywood’s Golden Age with the fabulous new mystery, Dangerous to Know, courtesy of Tor and Forge Books. The authors, husband-and-wife team Renee Patrick, were inspired by their love of classic film and costume design to create this mystery series set in 1930s Hollywood and starring legendary designer Edith Head.

That said, let the contest begin!

In order to qualify to win one of these books via this contest giveaway, you must complete the below entry task by Saturday, June 3 at 9PM EST. However, the sooner you enter, the better chance you have of winning, because we will pick two winners on five different days within the contest period, via random drawings, as listed below… So if you don’t win the first week that you enter, you will still be eligible to win during the following weeks until the contest is over.

May 6: Two Winners
May 13: Two Winners
May 20: Two Winners
May 27: Two Winners
June 3: Two Winners

We will announce each week’s winner on Twitter @ClassicMovieHub and/or right here on this Blog in the comment section below (depending on how you entered), the day after each winner is picked at 9PM EST — for example, we will announce our first week’s winner at 9PM EST on Sunday May 7.

“This is sure to delight fans of old Hollywood and Turner Classic Movies.”
–Library Journal

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ENTRY TASK (2-parts) to be completed by Saturday, June 3 at 9PM EST — BUT remember, the sooner you enter, the more chances you have to win…

1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post

2) *Then TWEET (not DM) the following message (if you don’t have twitter, see below):
Just entered to win the “Dangerous to Know” #BookGiveaway courtesy of @ClassicMovieHub @TorBooks & @RPatrickBooks

THE QUESTION:
Who are some of your favorite Golden Age actors/actresses and why ?

Click here for the full contest rules and more details.

Please note that only Continental United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and the territory of Puerto Rico) and Canada entrants are eligible.

And — BlogHub members ARE eligible to win if they live within the areas noted above.

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About the book: December 1938. Lillian Frost has plunged head first into a world of boldfaced names and endless glamour as social secretary to movie-mad millionaire Addison Rice. Costume designer Edith Head is now in charge of Paramount Pictures’ wardrobe department, although her position is precarious: potential replacements are being auditioned on a regular basis. The two friends again become partners thanks to an international scandal: a real-life incident, a historical footnote long forgotten, in which the war clouds gathering over Europe cast a shadow on Hollywood. At a swanky Manhattan dinner party the well-heeled guests speak ill of Adolf Hitler in front of a German maid with Nazi sympathies. The secrets she spills soon have all of New York society running for cover— and two of Paramount’s biggest stars, Jack Benny and George Burns, facing smuggling charges. When an émigré composer seeking work at Paramount is found dead, Marlene Dietrich tells Edith she blames agents of the Reich. As Lillian and Edith unravel intrigue that extends from Paramount’s fabled Bronson Gate to FDR’s Oval Office, only one thing is certain: they’ll do it in style.

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If you don’t want to wait to win, you can purchase the book by clicking here

Good Luck!

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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

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Film Noir Review: Harper (1966)

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Danilo Castro

“Hey, this detective work is really fun!”

Ross Macdonald occupies an odd space in the world of film noir. He started out as an expert hack with The Moving Target (1949), a novel that borrowed heavily from the pulp authors of yesteryear. His private detective, Lew Archer, worked the same Los Angeles socialite crowd that Philip Marlowe did, while his surname was a nod to Sam Spade’s late partner Miles Archer. Macdonald eventually worked his way out from his influences, and developed a more unique approach on later novels like The Galton Case (1959) and Black Money (1966), but for moviegoers, he would seemingly carry the tag of “expert hack.”

This is largely due to the fact that when Hollywood came calling, they chose to adapt Macdonald’s first–and most derivative– novel. Paramount’s Elliot Kastner wanted to make a stylish throwback film, and he believed The Moving Target could do big business if it was modeled and executed just as The Big Sleep was twenty years earlier. Different, but the same. In many ways, what Kastner was doing laid the groundwork for what would become the modern day “reboot.” Yes, even in the 1960s, Hollywood was looking to recycle old ideas.

The film’s minimal poster design.

To call Harper a groovy riff on The Big Sleep would not be an insult. The film actually welcomes the comparison, as screenwriter William Goldman updates the characters to reflect a self-awareness of detective tropes. In one scene, Harper (nee Archer) acknowledges how tough it is to break down a door with his shoulder. In another, he turns down an early morning drink. When questioned on the matter, he explains that he’s “a new type” of detective– a winking statement made for the sake of the audience as much as it is for his client.

That client is millionaire Elaine Sampson (Lauren Bacall), and she’s hired the weary Harper (Paul Newman) to locate her missing husband. Along the way, the missing husband leads to a real estate scheme, which in turn leads to complicit cops, and eventually to a murderous cult hidden atop the Hollywood Hills. How and why these pieces fit together is irrelevant, just as long as they keep Harper on the move. Director Jack Smight does a surprisingly good Howard Hawks impression here, balancing moments of violence with dialogue (“The bottom is loaded with nice people. Only cream and bastards rise to the top”) that matches Conrad Hall’s bubbly technicolor setting.

Paul Newman as Harper “Your husband keeps lousy company, Mrs. Sampson, as bad as there is in L.A. And that’s as bad as there is.”

The film will occasionally hit a dramatic snag, like when Harper’s long-suffering wife Susan (Janet Leigh) shows up to bust his chops. The two are going through a divorce, and while their scenes together are well-acted, the film does nothing to show how this affects Harper or his handling of the case. Harper is at its best when it keeps things simple and focuses on the spectacle of detecting. Anytime you see Los Angeles scenery or Pamela Tiffin in a bikini, rest assured that good times are ahead.

The other performances in Harper are unabashedly hammy. Bacall practically spits venom as Sampson, a 180 degree turn from her role in The Big Sleep (her scenes with Harper call to mind the latter’s opener between Marlowe and General Sternwood). Shelley Winters and Robert Wagner chew their respective scenery as a faded actress and a playboy who may not be as dumb as he seems. Both serve as foils for the probing Harper, who seems constantly amused in their presence. Tiffin supplements the film’s sex appeal as Miranda Sampson, a worthy successor to Sleep‘s Carmen Sternwood. These party girls would’ve had quite the time bewildering men together.

Harper (Paul Newman) going to work on faded movie star Fay Estabrook (Shelley Winters).

The fun that Paul Newman has playing Harper is infectious. He’s in peak movie star mode here, preening with enough swagger to topple Kastner’s initial choice, Frank Sinatra, who would’ve seemed archaic by comparison. Newman lends weight to the sillier moments, levity to the serious ones, and a general air of insolence (“I used to be a sheriff ’til I passed my literacy test.”) that’s prevalent in any great screen detective. Fans of the actor’s more popular roles (Hud, Cool Hand Luke) are in for a treat.

Harper surpassed expectations when it premiered in 1966, not only proving a critical and commercial hit, but the first in a new wave of films (Tony Rome, P.J., Lady In Cement, Marlowe) that poked fun at detective clichés. It was even given a sequel, The Drowning Pool, nine years later, which is a genre achievement all on its own.

Paul Newman in Harper “You got a way of starting conversations that end conversation.”

Harper’s reliance on the past has kept it from becoming a masterpiece on the level of its predecessors, but its spry mood and stellar cast are still enough to make it worthwhile viewing. “This detective work is really fun!” quips Wagner’s character at one point, and in the often bleak world of film noir, you’d be pressed to find one that more lives up to its claim. B

TRIVIA: Due to copyright concerns, and Newman’s winning streak of films that started with the letter “H” (The Hustler, Hud, Hombre), the character of Lew Archer was changed to Lew Harper.

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–Danilo Castro for Classic Movie Hub Danilo Castro is a film noir specialist and Contributing Writer for Classic Movie Hub. You can read more of Danilo’s articles and reviews at the Film Noir Archive, or you can follow Danilo on Twitter @DaniloSCastro.

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Win Tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit (40th Anniversary)” (Giveaway runs April 21 – May 6)

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

Win Tickets to see “Smokey and the Bandit” on the Big Screen! In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sunday, May 21 & Wednesday, May 24!

“For the money, for the glory, and for the fun… mostly for the money.”

Yay! The Contest is over and the winners are:
Michael H, Laura A, Owen S, Phaedra, Diana S, Marybeth C, Greg G and Daniel G.

CMH is thrilled to announce the 6th of our 14 movie ticket giveaways this year, courtesy of Fathom Events!

That said, we’ll be giving away EIGHT PAIRS of tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: Smokey and the Bandit” – the timeless classic starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, and Jerry Reed— the way it was meant to be seen — on the Big Screen!

In order to qualify to win a pair of movie tickets via this contest, you must complete the below entry task by Saturday, May 6 at 6 PM EST.

We will announce the winner(s) on Twitter on Sunday, May 7, between 6PM EST and 7PM EST. If a winner(s) does not have a Twitter account, we will announce that winner(s) via this blog in the comment section below.

The film will be playing in select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day-only event on Sunday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time. Winners will be responsible for their own transportation to the Event. Only United States entries are eligible. Please click here before you enter to ensure that the Event is scheduled at a theater near you and that you are able to attend. (please note that there might be slightly different theater listings for each date)

About the film:

The Bandit (Burt Reynolds) has 28 hours to drive a truckload of Coors beer from Texas to Georgia while avoiding the relentless “Smokey,” Sherrif Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason).

ENTRY TASK (2-parts) to be completed by Saturday, May 6 at 6PM EST…

1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post

THE QUESTION:

“Smokey and the Bandit” may not be a classic-era Classic Movie, but what is it in your opinion that makes it classic? And, if you haven’t seen it yet, why do you want to see it on the Big Screen?

2) Then TWEET* (not DM) the following message:

Just entered to win tickets to see “Smokey and the Bandit” on the Big Screen courtesy of @ClassicMovieHub & @FathomEvents #TCMBigScreen

Please give us 48 hours to approve your comment, as we get lots of spam and must go through each entry to validate them. Thanks!

Please note that only United States residents are eligible to enter this giveaway contest. (see contest rules for further information)

BlogHub members ARE also eligible to win if they live within the Continental United States (as noted above).

You can follow Fathom Events on Twitter at @fathomevents

Good Luck!

–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

Posted in Contests & Giveaways, Fathom Events, TCM Big Screen Classics | 27 Comments

A Very Happy Classic Movie Easter Pictorial!

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

Happy Easter from Classic Movie Hub!

Just wanted to share some fun Easter photos…

Just love Bugs… And that hat is to die for 🙂

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Doris Day chillin’ in a comfy Easter basket…

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Look at the smile on their faces… I remember smiling like that when I was a kid, in anticipation of receiving lots and lots of chocolate and candy… Now my guilty pleasure is those darn delicious Cadbury Easter Eggs… Look out CVS, here I come…

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The Cleavers with quite a big bunny… BTW, I had a rabbit when I was a kid who grew to be quite a big bunny himself! And, believe it or not, we trained him to do tricks, i.e. beg for food. One word of warning though, rabbits eat just about anything in their path, from linoleum to electrical cords to clothing. LOL, you can probably guess from that statement, that we had our hands full when he got loose in the house!

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Yes, even John Wayne loves the Easter Bunny 🙂

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Bugs Bunny certainly gets around! This is him with Doris Day and Jack Carson in My Dream is Yours

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The adorable Shirley Temple, need I say more?

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Angie Dickinson with a scary-looking Easter bunny

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Jean Arthur, artiste…

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Vera-Ellen… Boy these Easter Bunnies are big!

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Ann Miller modeling her latest Easter Bonnet

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And the gorgeous Debbie Reynolds…

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Susan Hayward with a more reasonably-sized bunny 🙂

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Liz Taylor, not to be outdone by Ann Miller…

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Well, I just couldn’t resist another one with Shirley, this time admiring her newly-dyed Easter egg…

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Irving Berlin and Ann Miller admiring Ann’s Easter bonnet, on the set of Easter Parade

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Can’t do an Easter post without Judy and Fred in Easter Parade…

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And what would Easter be, without Harvey… You can see him, right???

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Hope your day is filled with chocolates, jelly beans, family and fun…

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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

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Classic Movie Travels: Nova Scotia, Canada – The King and I, and Titanic

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Annmarie Gatti

Classic Movie Travel Sites in Halifax, Nova Scotia

I had the pleasure of visiting Nova Scotia over the summer, and as any true-blue Classic Movie Fan would do, I just had to find some classic-movie-related sites to make my trip complete! That said, I’d like to share some photos and a youtube clip (as part of my partnership with Classic Movies & More) from my visit to the city of Halifax. The clip features Tour Guide Robert Young of Robert’s Rambles who tells us about the city’s connection to Anna Leonowens (aka Anna from The King and I), and the Titanic tragedy. I also included photos from my visit to the Titanic Exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and the Titanic gravesite at the Fairview Cemetery. In an upcoming blog post, I’ll also be sharing my incredible visit to none other than the infamous Oak Island — which also has a movie history connection!

A fabulous walking tour with Robert Young of Robert’s Rambles/Tall Tale Tours concludes with a classic-movie connection to the King and I, and the Titanic — in front of the haunted Five Fishermen Restaurant

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Before I start sharing pictures from the Titanic Exhibit and Fairview Cemetery, I just want to say how overwhelming and heart wrenching this all was to see… especially when I saw the name of one of the Titanic victims…

Titanic Exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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Titanic Artifact Lounge Panel Fragment from the arch over the forward entrance to the First Class lounge, the area where Titanic broke in half before sinking, hence the broken edges… Recovered by the CS Minia and kept by her captain, W.G. Squares de Carteret.

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Titanic Artifact Pair of leather children’s shoes from an Unknown Child

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Titanic Artifact Deck Chair made of mahogany and unidentified hardwood bears a carved five-pointed star, the emblem of the White Star Line… One of the only intact chairs in the world that matches those visible in photographs from RMS Titanic.

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Titanic Gravesite Fairview Cemetery Halifax Nova Scotia

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121 Titanic victims are interred at Fairview Cemetery, more than any other cemetery in the world… About 1/3 of the victims have never been identified and their markers contain just the date of death and marker number.

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Imagine my surprise… This was the first gravesite we saw… and we were stunned…

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Notice Line 12 in the Victualing Department listing… Luigi Gatti was the manager of the restaurant aboard Titanic… This was on display at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Book excerpt about Luigi Gatti from Titanic Victims in Halifax Graveyards by Blair Beed

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The Five Fishermen restaurant in Halifax was the one-time ‘home’ of the Victoria School of Art and Design, which was co-founded by Anna Leonowens in 1887. Prior to this, Anna was governess to the children of the King of Siam which she wrote about in her book called “Anna and the King of Siam”… Of course that book was adapted into a Broadway musical and beloved Hollywood films. When Anna left the building, it became the John Snow & Co. Funeral Home which was utilized during two of the world’s greatest disasters: the sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912, and The Halifax Explosion of 1917. Some say the restaurant is now haunted…

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The Victoria School of Art and Design later moved to a new location and was renamed the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.

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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub

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Paul Newman in Harper “You got a way of starting conversations that end conversation.”

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“He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly”
Book Giveaway via Facebook and this Blog

“He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly”
Book Giveaway via Twitter

Dangerous to Know: A Lillian Frost & Edith Head Novel
We have TEN Copies to Give Away in May!