The ninth annual TCM Classic Film Festival was held on April 26 - 29 in Hollywood, CA. This year's theme was Powerful Words: The Page Onscreen so many of the films screened were based on novels, created from original screenplays, or depicted the life of writers - real and fictitious - onscreen. I find it so … Continue reading TCM Classic Film Festival 2018: My Story
August 19, 2016: Ruby Keeler Day for TCM'S Summer Under the Stars 1933 was an amazing year for Hollywood.... It was an especially amazing year for a young lady named Ruby Keeler. Today, the name Ruby Keeler is a name that is nearly forgotten, save for classic film fans-particularly those who are hardcore fans of 1930s … Continue reading Celebrating Ruby Keeler: “Gold Diggers of 1933” ☆
Well, we've nearly made it to another Christmas. In the life of an ultra-enthusiastic classic film fan, this time of year rules. I've got my stack of DVDs, but I get most excited about checking out Turner Classic Movie's holiday lineup each year. Within this list you will find photos, commentary, and video clips linked … Continue reading #PayClassicsForward: A Christmas Special
"What good is sitting all alone in your room? Come, hear the music play...Life is a cabaret, old chum..." Let's take a trip back to 1931 Berlin. Liza Minnelli stars in Cabaret (1972) as Sally Bowles, an American chanteuse who dreams of fame but performs in a small-time (but lively) nightclub called the Kit Kat Klub. The film … Continue reading “Cabaret” (1972)
It's been awhile since I last updated. At some point, I'd love to get more posts up at a faster rate. Balancing everything doesn't leave a ton of time to do this. But hooray, "Holliday" breaks are quickly approaching. Anyway, I hope to accomplish some more writing during break. Without further ado, here we go... … Continue reading Recommended Film: “It Should Happen to You” (1954)
A big thank you to Paula (Paula's Cinema Club) for nominating my blog for a Liebster award! Paula owns and operates Cinema Detroit along with her husband. It is an independent movie theater that shows everything from classic films to contemporary indie films. She also plays a big part in hosting "TCM parties" (#TCMParty) on … Continue reading Liebster Award
Gordon MacRae will probably always be best known for his unforgettable role as Curly in Oklahoma! (1955). He was an incredibly handsome dark-haired man with a rich, strong baritone singing voice. His roles were usually those of the clean-cut boy-next-door. MacRae was born Albert Gordon MacRae in East Orange, New Jersey on March 12, 1921. When he … Continue reading Gordon MacRae: A Birthday Tribute to an Underrated Talent
I officially attended my first film festival this past weekend. My dad and I made the journey to the city of Topeka, which is roughly 4 1/2 hours from our home, to join fellow classic film fans in a weekend of silent film bliss at the 18th annual Kansas Silent Film Festival. This year marks … Continue reading Kansas Silent Film Festival
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