Years from now, the 6th annual Turner Classic Film Festival may be described as the year that made history. How suitable considering this year’s theme of ‘History according to Hollywood.’ There was a feeling of change in the air. The Proof: 1. Our beloved patron saint of classic film Robert Osborne was not present this year. (All curiosities of how he was doing with his … Continue reading Hollywood Dreams Come True at TCM Film Fest 2015
As we swiftly inch closer to next week’s Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, more news emerges, reflecting what may be the most interesting fest to date. With a diverse assortment of film and events crammed into a full 4 day day schedule, passholders are also chattering about the highly anticipated list of mega stars such as Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Sophia Loren, Ann-Margret, Dustin Hoffman, … Continue reading TCM Film Festival ANNOUNCEMENT! Look Out for new Social Producers
The last weekend of every February brings two things to the northeastern corner of Kansas- the high likelihood of harsh winter weather and the Kansas Silent Film Festival. This year in celebrating its 19th year, the weather was undoubtedly cold but certainly navigable yet another stellar line-up of silent cinema kept the crowds warm at the Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Each year, this event … Continue reading 2015 Kansas Silent Film Festival
On a beautiful Autumn night in Topeka, KS a week prior to Halloween, and for the 17th year, the Grace Cathedral was home of the silent film event, SILENTS IN THE CATHEDRAL. This year’s spooky spectacular included 3 shorts and the main feature, Roland West’s THE BAT (1926). Sponsored by The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library with the cooperation of the Kansas Silent Film … Continue reading Silents In The Cathedral presents: THE BAT (1926)
Can’t get enough Duke? Turner Classic Movies network is showcasing John Wayne as their April ‘Star of the Month’ with an ample series of his very best films. And if you’re a big fan of this bigger-than-life legend of classic films like me, you may already be feeling the melancholy set in, knowing this Wayne-loving month has come to a close. Fear not fans- John … Continue reading Take a Pilgrim-age to the John Wayne Birthday Celebration
On April 9th, 2014 I embarked upon an unforgettable journey to Tinseltown. And I loved the experience so much I just had to share fifty reasons why. “Wait… did she say FIFTY?!” Yes, fifty. But don’t be alarmed, this is not quite a War and Peace version of the 5th annual Turner Classic Movies Film Festival. Fifty reasons to love TCMFF is an easy and … Continue reading 50 Reasons Why I LOVED TCM Film Festival 2014
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