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Classic Film Obsessive and Educator, blogathon host and blogger at Outspoken & Freckled ( www.kelleepratt.com)/ #TCM fanatic #TCMParty alum/ KU Jayhawk/ sassy shamrock/ gardener/ LOVE my family and fur babies
Blogathon, classic film review, Modern Film, New classics, silent film

It’s here! 6th Annual WHAT A CHARACTER! Blogathon: Day One

The anticipation is over! Today we bring you the first day of the 6th annual What A Character Blogathon, hosted by yours truly and my fellow co-hosts, the classic film loving ladies: Paula of Paula’s Cinema Club @Paula_Guthat and Aurora of Once Upon A Screen @CitizenScreenings. As promised, this annual event celebrates the character actors. Quirky and silly roles in the service industry like the … Continue reading It’s here! 6th Annual WHAT A CHARACTER! Blogathon: Day One

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Blogathon, New classics

THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1999) Bringing Sexy Back

One of those truisms of life is that sequels and remakes rarely equal let alone surpass their original. Not impossible, but rare. When I first watched Norman Jewison’s THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1968) I enjoyed the details of the heist, but overall felt underwhelmed. With leading actors like Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, combined with high style, I was impressed by the visuals (especially the … Continue reading THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1999) Bringing Sexy Back

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Blogathon, classic film review

CMBA’s Banned and Blacklisted: CROSSFIRE (1947)

  Incredibly tense, politically-charged times in Hollywood erupted seventy years ago when the infamous “The Hollywood Ten” were cited with contempt of Congress on November 24, 1947. After ten writers and directors refused to fully answer questions to the HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) regarding involvements with the Communist Party, thus began the blacklisting of scores of artists in the industry. Although it is not … Continue reading CMBA’s Banned and Blacklisted: CROSSFIRE (1947)

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Blogathon

Announcement: 6th Annual WHAT A CHARACTER! BLOGATHON

Announcing the SIXTH ANNUAL What A Character! Blogathon December 15-17, 2017 When you think about your very favorite classic movies, what makes them your favorites? The films worth watching multiple times, endlessly discussing, or just chilling out with…what makes them the cinematic equivalent of comfort food? Sure, great writing is key, but those lines are just words without the right actors delivering them. Beautiful costumes … Continue reading Announcement: 6th Annual WHAT A CHARACTER! BLOGATHON

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Blogathon, New classics

9 to 5 (1980)… has the workplace really changed?

In the thirty-seven years since Colin Higgins’ Nine To Five (1980) was released, it’s easy to reflect upon this comedic view on feminism and the office workplace and note the changes. The typewriters and other technologies (or lack thereof), the clothes, hairstyles, cars… they all seem dated to the modern eye. But look deeper. The messages being pitched in this film, the struggles of the … Continue reading 9 to 5 (1980)… has the workplace really changed?

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Blogathon, classic film review

She Kills Her Husband Once but THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, 1946

The postman always rings twice doesn’t refer to a mail carrier’s methodology of delivery in this 1946 film noir directed by Tay Garnett, starring John Garfield and Lana Turner. This is film noir, friends, so we are addressing the subject of dark and dirty crime. Not just any crime but murder. Mariticide, to be exact. Mariticide is the act of killing one’s husband. Not exactly … Continue reading She Kills Her Husband Once but THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, 1946

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Classic Film, Biography

Character Actors Spotlighted on TCM in April! #WhatACharacter

Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
If there’s one thing classic movie fans share without question it’s a love and appreciation for character actors. This is why I’ve no doubt there’s a lot of excitement in the air about TCM’s April schedule when the Star of the Month will be actors who delight in supporting roles. Robert Osborne wrote his last column for TCM’s Now Playing Guide for… Continue reading Character Actors Spotlighted on TCM in April! #WhatACharacter

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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon – Day 3!

Originally posted on Paula's Cinema Club:
The truth of the matter is that while Hollywood admires people who win Oscars, it employs people who make money, and to be able to do one does not necessarily mean you can do the other. — George Sanders George Sanders and Zsa Zsa Gabor on Oscar night, 1951. Sanders won Best Supporting Actor for his work as… Continue reading 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon – Day 3!

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31 DAYS OF OSCAR BLOGATHON- Day 2

Taking the baton from fellow co-host Aurora of Once Upon A Screen, who brought us the initial round of blogger contributions yesterday, today I pick up on the second day of the 31 Days Of Oscar Blogathon. Paula of Paula’s Cinema Club will pick up the final day tomorrow. Explore all three days for three days for the best in the blogger biz for everything … Continue reading 31 DAYS OF OSCAR BLOGATHON- Day 2

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Classic Film, Biography

#31DaysOfOscar Blogathon – Day 1

Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
Today we begin the three-day roll-call from Oscars past and present. Day 1 brings you music, a legendary movie and TV actress, an epic and Henry Fonda among other things. Not too shabby a way to kick things off in our fifth consecutive 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon. Thanks to the bloggers who’re participating in this year’s celebration… Continue reading #31DaysOfOscar Blogathon – Day 1

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