Kristen of Journeys in Classic Film has created a splendid blogathon concept: write upon a film or topic surrounding the Universal Studios films created on the infamous Hollywood backlot. Considering the enormous variety of films produced across the decades, it was a tough call. But one film that is arguably one of the most well-known films ever made at Universal stands out for me…Robert Mulligan’s … Continue reading Universal’s Tour De Force: To Kill A Mockingbird

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When I saw that Kristen of Journeys in Classic Film was hosting the Universal BackLot blogathon to coincide with the centennial celebration of Universal Studios not only did I have to take part, but could make no other choice than to dedicate a post to Charles Barton’s 1948 classic, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. I love Universal and the… Continue reading

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Happy birthday to former child star Dickie Moore, who turns 87 today. Moore appeared in more than 100 films in a career that spanned three decades, including enduring classics like Alfred E. Green’s UNION DEPOT (1932), William J. Cowen’s OLIVER TWIST (1933), and Howard Hawks’ SARGEANT YORK (1941). He also has a small but memorable role as the mute “kid”… Continue reading

Originally posted on Ticklish Business:
I’ve mentioned a few times wanting to do a blogathon of my own and now seems like a good a time as any to announce it’s happening!  This being a first effort I’m hoping I’m up to the task, and I’m also hoping a few kind people will be willing to participate.  Just what is the blogathon about?  If you… Continue reading

I was thrilled to discover I recently received a Liebster award from film blogger and gal pal, Paula of Paula’s Cinema Club. Thanks, Paula! The Liebster award is given to bloggers with less than 200 followers. It’s is a fun way to promote fellow blogs and discover new ones. Here are the Rules: 1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.2. Answer the 11 … Continue reading My 1st blog award~ Rock Liebster!

Let me preface this post by stating there will many who may find my view points insulting or offensive. But, stay with me. Let me first explain a bit of personal background. I’m a proud liberal. I’m also a devoted Mom of 4 busy school-aged intelligent, creative awesome kids and happily married to the most amazing husband in the world. I adore cooking big home-cooked … Continue reading Modern Age of the Pampered Hippie

Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
Since the beginning of cinema popular books and novels have been converted to screenplays in an attempt to draw audiences to big screens to watch stories that were familiar to them.  Not to mention books have always been a wonderful resource for film material.  During the time when Michael Curtiz’, Mildred Pierce was produced for the big screen in… Continue reading

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