The Mary Tyler Moore Show was a landmark TV show that ran for seven seasons, from 1970-1977. It was a ground-breaking show named after it’s central character’s (Mary Richard) real name of the well-known TV actress Mary Tyler Moore. As arguably the first (and many may say the best) true ensemble cast format of situation comedy television, it became popular not only for it’s namesake … Continue reading The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Originally posted on goosepimply all over:
This post is part of the “Dynamic Duos in Classic Film” Blogathon, hosted by my fellow classic film friends, Classic Movie Hub and Once Upon a Screen. Television shows of the 1970s were the forerunner to my dive into classic movie love and lore. I recognized Victoria Barkley (Barbara Stanwyck) as that lady in Sorry Wrong Number and Golden Boy. Mr.… Continue reading Dynamic Duo – Rock Hudson and Doris Day
From the brilliant minds of Aurora of Once Upon A Screen (@citizenscreen) and AnnMarie of Classic Movie Blog (@ClassicMovieBlog), it’s the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film Blogathon. Of all the potential duos available- siblings, rivalries, best pals… my first thought turned to my favorite married couple of classic film, Nick and Nora Charles. Portrayed flawlessly by William Powell and Myrna Loy, Nick and Nora Charles … Continue reading Nick & Nora Charles: Dynamic Duo
Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
Upon is us is Day Two of the Dynamic Duos in Classic Film blogathon, which I am thrilled to host, taking the reigns from the fabulous Classic Movie Hub (@ClassicMovieHub) who kicked off this event yesterday. I present all Day Two entries so I hope you have the time to be entertained, enthralled and enchanted by the impressive variety of posts by bloggers… Continue reading Schedule: DYNAMIC DUOS in Classic Film blogathon
Mangai! Mangai! I’m a big fan of spaghetti westerns and enjoy devouring them whenever possible. While not always filmed in Italy and certainly not a focus on Italian culture, the ‘spaghetti western’ earned it’s namesake for the inexpensively-made westerns filmed mostly across western Europe by mostly Italian directors with a mix of Italian, other European and a few American cultures making up the cast and … Continue reading Mangai! Spaghetti Westerns
Finally caught World War Z today & loved it! Ck out Michael of ScribeHard’s review here… Continue reading WORLD WAR Z Review: It’s a Dead Man’s Party, Who Could Ask For More
Originally posted on Ticklish Business:
Whether it’s a man and two women, or a woman and two men, the love triangle has been Hollywood’s bread and butter for decades. 1940 was all about this, as evidenced by two highly similar movies that came out within months of each other – the Cary Grant starring My Favorite Wife, and today’s film, Too Many Husbands. I reviewed… Continue reading Too Many Husbands (1940)
Originally posted on portraitsbyjenni:
Ernest Lubitch was a brilliant movie director, immigrant from Germany, who had a way with telling a comedic film. To Be or Not To Be, which debuted in 1942, is a fine example of his work, a movie that finds comedy gold in the errors made by the main characters. The cast includes Jack Benny, Carole Lombard, Robert Stack, Lionel… Continue reading My Classic Movie Pick: To Be or Not To Be
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