Category: Classic Film, Biography

Classic Film, Biography

Character Actors Spotlighted on TCM in April! #WhatACharacter

Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
If there’s one thing classic movie fans share without question it’s a love and appreciation for character actors. This is why I’ve no doubt there’s a lot of excitement in the air about TCM’s April schedule when the Star of the Month will be actors who delight in supporting roles. Robert Osborne wrote his last column for TCM’s Now Playing Guide for… Continue reading Character Actors Spotlighted on TCM in April! #WhatACharacter

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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon – Day 3!

Originally posted on Paula's Cinema Club:
The truth of the matter is that while Hollywood admires people who win Oscars, it employs people who make money, and to be able to do one does not necessarily mean you can do the other. — George Sanders George Sanders and Zsa Zsa Gabor on Oscar night, 1951. Sanders won Best Supporting Actor for his work as… Continue reading 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon – Day 3!

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#31DaysOfOscar Blogathon – Day 1

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Today we begin the three-day roll-call from Oscars past and present. Day 1 brings you music, a legendary movie and TV actress, an epic and Henry Fonda among other things. Not too shabby a way to kick things off in our fifth consecutive 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon. Thanks to the bloggers who’re participating in this year’s celebration… Continue reading #31DaysOfOscar Blogathon – Day 1

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Classic Film, Biography

Fifth Annual What A Character! Blogathon – Day 3

Originally posted on Paula's Cinema Club:
Now in its fifth fabulous year, the What A Character! Blogathon celebrates those actors whose faces you know but whose names you may not. I’m your hostess for the Day 3 offerings. Be sure to also check out Day 1, hosted by Kellee at Outspoken and Freckled and Day 2, hosted by Aurora at Once Upon A Screen.… Continue reading Fifth Annual What A Character! Blogathon – Day 3

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Classic Film, Biography

WHAT A CHARACTER! 2016 – Day Two

Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
I’m thrilled to be hosting Day Two of the 2016 What A Character! Blogathon. This is the fifth consecutive year that I co-host this tribute to the lesser known players that enriched so many movies. As you probably know my co-hosts are the fabulous Kellee of Outspoken & Freckled who kicked things off with Day One and Paula of Paula’s Cinema… Continue reading WHAT A CHARACTER! 2016 – Day Two

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Blogathon, classic film review, Classic Film, Biography, silent film

Clara Bow is “IT”(1927)

Elinor Glyn’s novel “It” may be a different story than the film adaption, but the concept of “It” remains the same. What exactly is “It”? To claim it simply meant sex or sex appeal is selling it short. According to Clarence Badger’s/Josef von Sternberg’s IT (1927), “Self-confidence and indifference as to whether you are pleasing or not – and something in you that gives the … Continue reading Clara Bow is “IT”(1927)

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Blogathon, Classic Film, Biography, New classics

Love is Served Up in WIMBLEDON (2004)

I’m not a huge sports nut. I’m what could be described as selectively passionate. I could care less about football. European or American. I couldn’t tell you when the NBA season is. But there are a couple of sports and a few teams I follow and cheer with vigor. University of Kansas Men’s Basketball (aka the Jayhawks, hence my twitter moniker @IrishJayhawk66), the Kansas City … Continue reading Love is Served Up in WIMBLEDON (2004)

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Annette & Frankie’s BEACH PARTY Ice Cream Social

When I heard Fritzi of Movies Silently had this cool idea for an Ice Cream Social themed blogathon, serving up some sweet treats to kick off the summer, I was on board. Surf board, that is. According to Fritzi, the idea is to review a movie, post an article or share a recipe that has a sunny plot or has the power to cheer you … Continue reading Annette & Frankie’s BEACH PARTY Ice Cream Social

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31 Days of Oscar, Week 3: THE CRAFTS

Originally posted on Paula's Cinema Club:
We’re now just past the halfway point of both Turner Classic Movies channel’s Academy Awards tribute, 31 DAYS OF OSCAR, and the 31 DAYS OF OSCAR Blogathon, hosted annually by myself here at Paula’s Cinema Club, Kellee of Outspoken and Freckled, and Aurora at Once Upon A Screen. This week we salute the less renowned, but nonetheless essential,… Continue reading 31 Days of Oscar, Week 3: THE CRAFTS

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#31DaysOfOscar Blogathon THE ACTORS!

Originally posted on Once upon a screen…:
Once Upon a Screen is honored to host the inaugural entry for this year’s 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon with tributes to THE ACTORS! To review the complete roster and topic details for the 2016 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon be sure to visit the original announcement.  There is a lot to look forward to as the 31 Days heat up so stay tuned to… Continue reading #31DaysOfOscar Blogathon THE ACTORS!

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