Tag Archives: Classic Movie Hub

Oscar Losers – And the Nominees are…

Posted on February 6, 2017 by minooallen

Oscar Losers – And the nominees are… Actors that Never Won February 28th, 2016: a day that will live in infamy. After years of struggle and loss – a lifetime of being denied what seemed to be his over and … Continue reading →

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5 Things You May Not Know about Busby Berkeley

Posted on November 29, 2016 by minooallen

  5 Things You May Not Know about Busby Berkeley   Like that today is his birthday. Happy 121st Birthday to the legend Busby Berkeley! ….. 1) He was a performer and a fighter  I couldn’t find a a picture … Continue reading →

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TCM Star of the Month October: Christopher Lee

Posted on October 2, 2016 by minooallen

Turner Classic Movies: Star of the Month Renaissance Man Sir Christopher Lee Singing. Dancing. Acting. When a person has mastered all three skills it’s known as a Triple Threat. Some people even go beyond that and master the art of directing, … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Claudette Colbert

Posted on September 13, 2016 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Claudette Colbert, born on September 13th, 1903! The realm of Classic Hollywood sometimes gets a bad rap for being a place rife with misogyny. And, of course, these criticisms are not without merit. … Continue reading →

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TCM Star of the Month: Frank Sinatra

Posted on December 2, 2015 by minooallen

  Turner Classic Movies Star of the Month Frank Sinatra Chairman of the Board. Ol’ Blue Eyes. The Sultan of Swoon.  No matter what name you call him, everyone past voting age will know who you are talking about: The … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving with TCM

Posted on November 26, 2015 by minooallen

  Thanksgiving with Turner Classic Movies It’s that time of year again. The time when leaves have completed their journey to the ground, winter jackets become a permanent fixture, and turkeys everywhere are in a constant state of panic.  Yes, it’s … Continue reading →

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5 Things You May Not Know About Norma Shearer

Posted on November 3, 2015 by minooallen

  5 Things You May Not Know About Norma Shearer Norma Shearer ….. 1.) She was hatched from the icy north That’s totally a polar bear she is laying on Despite being one of classic Hollywood’s greatest stars, Shearer was … Continue reading →

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From a Lord to a Queen: Katharine Hepburn Blogathon

Posted on May 12, 2015 by minooallen

From a Lord to a Queen: Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn, Peter O’Toole and Anthony Hopkins star in The Lion in Winter (1968, Anthony Harvey director) It only makes sense that The Great Katharine Hepburn would take on the role as … Continue reading →

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Turner Classic Movies: 31 Days of Oscar CMH Picks: Week Three (Feb 15)

Posted on February 15, 2015 by minooallen

  Turner Classic Movies: 31 Days of Oscar CMH Picks: Week Three ….. Sunday February 15th: The Bridge Over River Kwai at 8:00pm EST William Holden in Bridge On the River Kwai (1957, David Lean director) Ok, so I will … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: Angela Lansbury

Posted on February 10, 2015 by minooallen

31 Days of Oscar Blogathon Angela Lansbury in The Manchurian Candidate In 2013, the Academy Awards corrected what was, in my humble opinion, one of its biggest mistakes. No, it did not reverse its 1942 Best Picture decision and give it to … Continue reading →

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