Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
The most basic and obvious allure of film is the image.  Although I sometimes feel like a cheat when I post pictorials dedicated to classic stars on this blog, they are also the posts I revisit most often.  I never tire of looking at these people and I know I’m not alone.  Today calls for another such tribute.… Continue reading

  Fall is such a wondrous time.. a real awakening to the senses. The temps start to cool off in the evenings. The leaves start to turn such beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red. I break out all my standard Autumnal decor for the porch and house. I’ve already planted deep purple clusters of mums along the sidewalk, leading up to the front porch … Continue reading It’s October~ Fun for All!

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 I’m a classic film fan. Not a historian, not a film critic. I’ve only taken one film class in my life. It was about 20 years ago while a Communications student at the University of Kansas. So while I do not profess to be an expert in film, I’ve always been a passionate fan. And if the wisdom of living this long teaches one anything, … Continue reading 2012 Buster Keaton Celebration

This year marks a momentous landmark, the 100th anniversary for Paramount Pictures. The lovely Angela of The Hollywood Revue created a remarkable blogathon to celebrate this historic occasion- the Paramount Centennial Blogathon. When I consider the parade of outstanding talent that has been a product of Paramount across the decades, the Marx Brothers serves as a shining pinnacle of hilarious proportions. Four of the five … Continue reading The Marx Brothers~ a Paramount Pinnacle

Originally posted on cinematically insane:
The countdown has begun. Turner Classic Movies has announced the dates for the next installment of the hugely popular TCM Classic Film Festival: April 25 – 28, 2013 in Hollywood. The Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Blvd. will once again serve as TCMFF command central, home to the “Club TCM” special event space, a pop-up memorabilia shop, and a fully equipped television studio… Continue reading

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Originally posted on goosepimply all over:
This post is a part of the What A Character blogathon, sponsored by Outspoken and Freckled (Kellee), Once Upon A Screen (Aurora), and Paula’s Cinema Club (Paula), giving tribute to the great character actors and actresses who support the classic movies we love. Thanks, Ladies, for a fun opportunity. It’s an honor to be among superb company! At first… Continue reading

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Originally posted on cinematically insane:
Ask the average person about Lupe Vélez and you’ll probably be met with a blank stare. But query those same folks as to whether or not they’ve heard of the classic film star who “drowned in the toilet,” and they’ll likely perk up with smirking recognition. We have Kenneth Anger’s book Hollywood Babylon to thank for that. Of course, there… Continue reading