If you’re an American citizen, the events that occured during the Civil Rights movement and the leader of the non-violent stride towards freedom, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., should be very familiar. By 1965, the right to vote was a legal right. But for countless African-Americans, in predominantly deeply southern states, it was the local law that ensured that right was never protected. Director Ava … Continue reading The Lessons of SELMA (2014)
We all know of him, one way or another. Thin, folded into a wheelchair, ‘speaks’ via an automated robotic voice, and is considered one of the most brilliant men of our lifetime. Stephen Hawkings became a household name partly due to his genuis level intelligence, certainly due to his groundbreaking ways to look at our universe and beyond, but also out of novel curiousity of … Continue reading The Theory of Everything (2014)
Here’s a sneak peek at the first week of the 31 DAYS OF OSCAR BLOGATHON (original announcement post below)… February 2-3 THE ACTORS! hosted by Kellee Flickin’ Out – William Holden: The Perfect Anti-Hero Wolffian Classic Movie Digest – Fredric March: History of an Oscar-winning Actor Smitten Kitten Vintage – Bette Davis Citizen Screenings – F. Murray Abraham in AMADEUS Classic Movie Hub – Olivia de Havilland in THE HEIRESS … Continue reading Sign Up! 31 DAYS OF OSCAR Blogathon 2015
Those disproportionately large and creepy eyed children with those vacant expressions staring out from the canvas. We all know the art even if you’re not familiar with the artist’s name. Never considered high art, but it was quite popular at the time and certainly unique enough to influence a ‘look’ that became a commercial success. Tim Burton’s BIG EYES (2014) takes a look at the … Continue reading A Little Peek at BIG EYES (2014)
When I was little, my first introduction to Edward Everett Horton was not exactly how I think of him now. I didn’t even know what he looked like back then. He was only a faceless voice to me. That unmistakable voice. It was graveley yet in a soft and soothing way. Perhaps because he was the voice of Fractured Fables on the Rocky and Bullwinkle … Continue reading Edward Everett Horton, Unmistakable Character
The greatly anticipated moment has finally arrived! Your humble co-hosting threesome are proud to bring you the first day of blogger entries in the 3rd annual What A Character! Blogathon. What quirky characters, which silly sidekicks and what scene stealing supporting actors can we expect for the first of three full days of our mega event? Please explore each of the following entries for their … Continue reading WHAT A CHARACTER! BLOGATHON: Day One
As we speed ever closer to our WHAT A CHARACTER BLOGATHON taking place in the bloggersphere November 16-18, we’ll whet your appetite with a sneak peek at the schedule of participating bloggers. Your humble hosts Aurora of ONCE UPON A SCREEN aka @CitizenScreen, Paula of PAULA’S CINEMA CLUB aka @Paula_Guthat and me (Kellee of OUTSPOKEN & FRECKLED aka @IrishJayhawk66) invite you to take a … Continue reading WHAT A CHARACTER! Blogathon~ the Schedule
On a beautiful Autumn night in Topeka, KS a week prior to Halloween, and for the 17th year, the Grace Cathedral was home of the silent film event, SILENTS IN THE CATHEDRAL. This year’s spooky spectacular included 3 shorts and the main feature, Roland West’s THE BAT (1926). Sponsored by The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library with the cooperation of the Kansas Silent Film … Continue reading Silents In The Cathedral presents: THE BAT (1926)
War is hell. David Ayer’s FURY (2014) makes this abundantly clear. It’s April of 1945, and we’re deeply entrenched in the WW2 European campaign as the American troops along with our allies are pressing onward behind enemy lines into Germany. In comparison to the mighty power of the German Panzer, Panther and Tiger tanks, American troops were out-gunned and ill-equipped in their M4 Sherman tanks … Continue reading FURY (2014)
One of the greatest composers of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was the subject of the ambitious and epic film, Milos Forman’s AMADEUS (1984). The biopic tale of arguably the most brilliant musical talent from the 18th century classic era follows his true life story with some modifications and a few assumptive leaps based on Peter Shaffer’s screenplay and original stage play. This film is … Continue reading AMADEUS (1984), the Director’s Cut
Outspoken & Freckled 