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A Hollywood Mystery: The Whole Story
A Hollywood MysteryThis story of murder, intrigue, mystery and Hollywood glamour is the result of a fun-filled weekly collaboration of many blogging and Facebook friends. Each contributed a chapter...
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Cafe Society: Woody Allen Channels Billy Wilder
Warning! Spoilers ahead.There I was, blissfully enjoying “Café Society,” Woody Allen’s latest film, on its own merits. The setting of Hollywood in the golden 1930s was a home run for me and the...
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Sunset Boulevard: But What about the Monkey?
No, I don't think he committed suicide.....I can’t help it. I want to know more about Norma Desmond’s monkey.Monkey, we hardly knew you.....Oh sure, we know he’s dead, and that he serves as the plot...
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The Great Dictator: Beware of Buffoons
This is my entry in the Dual Roles Blogathon hosted by the great bloggers at Christina Wehner: Classic Movies, Musicals, Old Books and the Great American Songbook and Silver Screenings. Check both...
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Hollywood on Hollywood Blogathon: Hollywood Steps Out
This is my entry in the CMBA Hollywood on Hollywood Blogathon. Click HERE to read more about films that focus on our favorite town in the world.Hollywood Steps Out (1941)Before I ever saw Ann Sheridan,...
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Sunny (1930): Bareback Rider Plays Marriage Merry-Go-Round
This is my entry in the Circus Blogathon hosted by Critica Retro and Serendipitous Anachronisms. Click HERE for more Big Top excitement!Sunny (1930)Sunny in her circus costume. Wasn't she a pretty...
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Black and White - A Poetic Love Letter
What is it about those films of the 1930’s that makes movie fans all over the world open their hearts and willingly step into a unique place and time all its own? No matter how much time passes or how...
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La La Land - All in...Almost
I'm all in with "La La Land." No hesitation.. almost. Dance and romance among the starsYou love classic film? You love a charming musical score? You love charismatic stars? You love enchantment? Go see...
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Giveaway Alert! - Win a copy of "Mary Astor's Purple Diary"
Keep reading to learn how to win a copy of "Mary Astor's Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936" by Edward Sorel.When a celebrity sex scandal of the 1930s runs into a 1960’s left leaning...
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Debbie Reynolds: Gene Kelly could never have known
Tales of how hard Gene Kelly was on 19 year old Debbie Reynolds during the filming of “Singin’ in the Rain” are legend. He was a tough task master who gave this young, non-dancer no sympathy. Did he...
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A Pharmacy of Film: Help Me Find the Right RX
Ever been in the dumps? Filled with fear and anxiety? Depressed? Unworthy? Overcome by heartache?Who hasn't? Getting past the pain is rough, but if you love movies, you know they can be downright...
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Underseen and Underrated: Carrie (1952): Laurence Olivier's Last Chance at Love
William Wyler directs Laurence Olivier, in possibly his greatest film performance, in a tale of obsessive passion. No, it’s not “Wuthering Heights.” I’m talking about 1952’s “Carrie,” based on Theodore...
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National Classic Movie Day: 5 Favorite Movie Stars
In honor of National Classic Movie Day (May 16th), The Classic Film and TV Cafeis hosting the Five Stars Blogathon. Okay, it's really hard to confine this to 5, but here goes (in no particular order):...
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Ann Harding: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
This year I am attempting to get to know 4 stars whose work I do know well enough. First up: Ann Harding.Like most people, whether or not I have a negative or positive opinion of a movie star is based...
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Why did Marilyn Monroe make me cry?
Warning: just teeny bit politicalI was flipping through some Facebook posts and landed on “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” I watched the entire number because it is...
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Marion Davies: Thumbs Up Or Thumbs Down? (Part 1)
While getting to know more about the work of Marion Davies, it became clear to me that I had to divide her work into two segments: silent films and sound films. This post deals with Marion's work in...
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True Confessions: Why I Cheated on Cary Grant with Gilbert Roland
This is my entry in the Hollywood's Hispanic Heritage Blogathon, hosted by the delightful Aurora at Once Upon A Screen. Click here for more fantástico entries.Can you blame me????It's Your Lucky Day,...
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BANNED AND BLACKLISTED: STATE CENSORSHIP BOARDS: NOT COMING TO A THEATER NEAR...
This is my entry in the Banned and Blacklisted Classic Movie Blog Association Blogathon. Click HERE for more forbidden fruit! Lordy!From the moment moving pictures became the medium of the masses, two...
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Reginald Denny: What a Character!
This is my entry in the What a Character! Blogathon hosted by the enchanting trio of Aurora at Once Upon a Screen, Kellee at Outspoken and Freckled, and Paula at Paula's Cinema Club. Click here to...
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Google: The Buzz Kill for the Thrill of Discovery
If you are not old enough to remember life without Google, this post will most likely seem like ancient history. But, if you like playing games that take you through mazes and dead ends before reaching...
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