Oscar winning actor, Tom Hanks. He’s the ‘every man’ man who sometimes finds himself in extraordinary situations. Depending upon when you first discovered this seemingly regular guy who isn’t so ordinary in his career, you may think of him as a young Shakespearian thespian, a comic, a high energy screwball, a passionate WW2 hobbiest, a family man, a devoted husband, a philanthropist, an entertainer, or … Continue reading Oscar Winner, Tom Hanks
The ivory keys stop abruptly as the image of watching Kay Francis looks over in alarmed concern. Jean Muir dramatically passes out at the piano before she can finish her tune. This isn’t the only time nor the only reference to fainting in the PreCode gem, DR. MONICA (1934). Oh sure, Muir’s character Mary turns out to be pregnant. Francis’ character, Dr. Monica is the … Continue reading The Vapors! Swooning, Fainting Women in Film
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This is so exciting Edward Everett Horton is biting his nails! I’m thrilled to be hosting Day Two of the 2015 What A Character! Blogathon, the fourth installment of an event during which we put aside the stars and focus our efforts on the Hortons of the world. Paula’s Cinema Club kicked things off yesterday with a terrific list of submissions and I… Continue reading WHAT A CHARACTER! 2015 – Day Two!
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WE’RE BACK for number 4! The WHAT A CHARACTER! Blogathon honors the players who rarely got leading parts, exhibiting instead a versatility and depth many leading actors wished they had. Aurora, Kellee, and I never tire of seeing them show up in films or paying tribute to their talents, and as the previous three installments of this event… Continue reading 4th Annual WHAT A CHARACTER! Blogathon – Day 1 Posts
Boy howdy, is there a fun summer in store for you, film fans! In case you haven’t heard, Turner Classic Movies network has packed your summer with everything you need to keep those hot, sizzling days nice and cool. Whether you’re up for family fun flicks or dark noir, TCM has the ultimate silver screen soiree scheduled for everyone… all summer long. Starting June 5th, … Continue reading KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND! Summer Sizzles in Cool Noir on TCM- plus more!
Social media and water coolers alike have been a buzz since the series final episode of “MAD MEN” aired. Some have wondered just why the series became such an intensely popular phenomenon. Was it the nostalgia and quirky fun of Janie Bryant’s wardrobes spanning mainly across the 60s, right up to 1970? Was it the character development of these Madison Avenue ad men and women? … Continue reading Goodbye Mad Men
As we close on another Mother’s Day weekend, it’s not hard-pressed to think of Mom. My mother died of breast cancer thirty four years ago. Interestingly, it will be thirty four years ago exactly today- and she was thirty-four years old. But when it comes to how we ‘honor’ our moms, it’s frequent to hear how many ponder wisdoms our mothers taught us. Whether our … Continue reading Classic and Colorful ‘Momisms’
Beyond the incredible four days packed with screenings and awe-inspiring events, my recent trip to Tinseltown for the TCM Film Festival included much more. I traveled out to Hollywood and bookended my trip with a couple of extra days to take in more than just the mad dash of the official fest (…like the mad dash of sightseeing!) Perhaps if I squeezed in more time … Continue reading HOLLYWOOD HIGHLIGHTS: The “Fake” Studio Tour
The Oscars are over so the red carpets are all rolled up and hopefully Hollywood A-listers are resting up after their long night of frivolity, marking the end of the marathon of awards season. But it’s also the traditional time for pundits to weigh in on the winning and the losing highlights from Tinseltown’s most exciting night. Why should I be any different? Neil Patrick … Continue reading THE OSCARS: Powerful Speeches and Surprises
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