Originally posted on cinematically insane:
Forty years after his death John Ford remains an enigma. In his new book Three Bad Men: John Ford, John Wayne, Ward Bond author Scott Allen Nollen calls Ford “one of the most complex, contradictory, and downright confounding men who ever burned daylight.” And, in the context of his creative collaboration with the two actors most inextricably linked to his… Continue reading New Book About John Ford Avoids Easy Answers

Continue reading IMAGI-MOVIES on @TCM in September, 2013

Originally posted on Alchemist's Blend:
Kirk Douglas as Col. Dax Libraries of books have been written about World War I. Historians still debate why the murder of Archduke Ferdinand and his wife Sophie resulted in a global war between countries that didn’t have any interests in the Balkans. They argue over why the generals of Great Britain, France, and Germany made the same mistakes… Continue reading Paths of Glory – The Insanity of World War I

Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
Today would have been the birthday of one of the most influential authors who ever lived, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. In tribute I post a few of the shorter radio adaptations of her perennial classic, FRANKENSTEIN. “Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”  Radio ad for James Whale‘s 1931 classic, FRANKENSTEIN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeL9W6jJ4GM “…learn from my miseries, and do… Continue reading Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN (OTR)

Originally posted on Movies Silently:
Take a look at your own site to see how you can expand its appeal. I blog about a niche topic within a niche topic. Classic movie blogs are niche enough but I specialize in silent movies. Want to know my favorite kind of comment? “I have never seen/wasn’t interested in seeing/only have seen a few silent movies but I… Continue reading How to broaden your blog’s audience (expanding it beyond your loyal niche followers and possibly ruling the world)

Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
Prior to my first pilgrimage out West to attend the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival (TCMFF) this past April, I was one of those who hoped and prayed TCM would consider setting the festival at different cities every year so more fans could attend.  Like me, for instance.  I hadn’t been able to go out to California in… Continue reading TCM comes to New York

Continue reading “I will never be below the title” – Bette Davis for SUTS on TCM

Originally posted on Backlots:
By Lara Gabrielle Fowler Mark your calendars folks, Backlots is going to be hosting another blogathon! To complement the Dueling Divas blogathon that I host every December, this year I am beginning a new tradition. Avoid those birds and be watch your back in the shower folks, because Hitchcock Halloween is coming to Backlots! On October 31, submit your review or analysis of a… Continue reading New blogathon coming to Backlots!

Originally posted on Backlots:
A draft of one of Marilyn Monroe’s poems, in her own hand. By Lara Gabrielle Fowler August 5, 2013 marks 51 years since the death of Marilyn Monroe. Though I try to keep Marilyn to a minimum on this blog because of her overwhelming overexposure in the media, the fact remains that Marilyn may well be the most fascinating personality to… Continue reading The Poetry of Marilyn Monroe

Originally posted on True Classics:
I am so excited to begin a new series for True Classics: Sci-Fi Sundays! I love classic film, and I love sci-fi. So it’s only logical that I share my love of these genres by bringing you a new series dedicated to classic cinematic works of science fiction. To kick off the series, I’ve reviewed one of the staples of this… Continue reading Sci-Fi Sundays: 1956’s Forbidden Planet (Plus: Win the DVD!)